Georgia State Panthers vs. North Carolina Tar Heels: 2021 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

North Carolina Tar Heels defeated Georgia State Panthers 59–17 in Week 2, 2021. Final score: Georgia State Panthers 17, North Carolina Tar Heels 59.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Georgia State Panthers	3	6	0	6	17
North Carolina Tar Heels	12	9	18	12	59

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Sam Howell (153) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.63 EPA/play +18.92 EPA
• Jacolby Criswell (153) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +3.39 EPA/play +6.79 EPA
• Darren Grainger (2247) — 0.0 yds · +0.22 EPA/play +0.89 EPA

Rushing

• Ty Chandler (153) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.29 EPA
• Destin Coates (2247) — 0.0 yds -0.54 EPA
• Sam Howell (153) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD +0.04 EPA

Receiving

• Josh Downs (153) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +0.33 EPA
• Ja'Cyais Credle (2247) — 3 rec · 0.0 yds -0.36 EPA
• Cornelius McCoy (2247) — 2 rec · 0.0 yds -0.57 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Sam Howell	153	30	70.0%	0	3	+0.63	+18.92
Jacolby Criswell	153	2	100.0%	0	1	+3.39	+6.79
Darren Grainger	2247	4	50.0%	0	0	+0.22	+0.89
Cornelious Brown IV	2247	24	50.0%	0	0	-0.64	-15.39

Team EPA comparison

Stat	GAST	UNC
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	153	7	0	+0.41	Ended
Q1	2247	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	2247	3	0	-3.15	Ended
Q1	153	1	0	-7.20	Fumble
Q1	2247	6	0	-1.89	Punt
Q1	153	4	0	+3.95	Pass TD
Q1	2247	6	0	-2.46	Ended
Q1	153	1	0	+2.57	Rush TD
Q1	153	5	0	+2.27	Ended
Q1	2247	3	0	-3.24	Punt
Q2	153	2	0	+1.82	Ended
Q2	2247	3	0	-0.33	Punt
Q2	153	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	153	4	0	-2.23	Ended
Q2	2247	4	0	-4.06	Ended
Q2	153	3	0	-2.63	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Sam Howell run for a loss of 14 yards to the NCaro 19 Sam Howell fumbled, recovered by GeoSt Dontae Wilson (-7.2 EPA)
2. Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Jacolby Criswell pass complete to Bryson Nesbit for 47 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Kim KICK) (+5.83 EPA)
3. Q4 · Georgia State Panthers · Cornelious Brown IV pass intercepted Power Echols return for 17 yds to the GeoSt 40 (-4.46 EPA)
4. Q4 · Georgia State Panthers · Darren Grainger run for 36 yds to the NCaro 2 for a 1ST down (+4.03 EPA)
5. Q1 · Georgia State Panthers · Cornelious Brown IV pass incomplete to Terrance Dixon GEORGIA ST Penalty, Ineligible Downfield on Pass (Shamarious Gilmore) declined (-3.96 EPA)
6. Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Sam Howell pass complete to Antoine Green for 57 yds for a TD, (Grayson Atkins KICK) (+3.69 EPA)
7. Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Sam Howell run for 62 yds for a TD, (Grayson Atkins KICK) (+3.28 EPA)
8. Q2 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Sam Howell pass complete to Emery Simmons for 30 yds for a TD, (Grayson Atkins KICK) (+2.95 EPA)

Key takeaways

• North Carolina Tar Heels controlled the final (59–17) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Sam Howell (153) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: GAST at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Georgia State Panthers vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

Georgia State Panthers 17, North Carolina Tar Heels 59 in Week 2 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Georgia State Panthers vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

North Carolina Tar Heels won with a final score of 17–59.

Where can I find the Georgia State Panthers vs North Carolina Tar Heels box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282621.

Who led Georgia State Panthers vs North Carolina Tar Heels in passing?

Sam Howell (153) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Georgia State Panthers at North Carolina Tar Heels in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.