Duke Blue Devils vs. North Carolina Tar Heels: 2021 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

North Carolina Tar Heels defeated Duke Blue Devils 38–7 in Week 5, 2021. Final score: Duke Blue Devils 7, North Carolina Tar Heels 38.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Duke Blue Devils	0	6	6	0	7
North Carolina Tar Heels	6	9	0	12	38

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Sam Howell (153) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.21 EPA/play +6.83 EPA
• Jordan Moore (150) — 0.0 yds · -1.06 EPA/play -1.06 EPA
• Gunnar Holmberg (150) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.40 EPA/play -11.31 EPA

Rushing

• Mataeo Durant (150) — 0.0 yds +0.11 EPA
• Ty Chandler (153) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD +0.02 EPA
• Sam Howell (153) — 0.0 yds -0.00 EPA

Receiving

• Josh Downs (153) — 8 rec · 0.0 yds +1.04 EPA
• Jake Bobo (150) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.14 EPA
• Jalon Calhoun (150) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.96 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Sam Howell	153	33	54.5%	0	3	+0.21	+6.83
Jordan Moore	150	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.06	-1.06
Gunnar Holmberg	150	28	60.7%	0	2	-0.40	-11.31

Team EPA comparison

Stat	DUKE	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	150	1	0	+0.82	Ended
Q1	153	3	0	+3.50	Pass TD
Q1	150	7	0	+0.01	Punt
Q1	150	1	0	-0.15	Ended
Q1	153	5	0	-0.60	Ended
Q1	153	1	0	-0.70	Ended
Q1	150	7	0	-4.13	Ended
Q1	150	1	0	+2.49	Ended
Q1	153	5	0	-2.19	Ended
Q2	150	3	0	-1.64	Ended
Q2	153	3	0	-0.23	Punt
Q2	150	2	0	-0.75	Punt
Q2	153	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	150	1	0	+0.06	Ended
Q2	153	7	0	+0.92	Ended
Q2	150	4	0	-0.89	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Duke Blue Devils · Gunnar Holmberg sacked by Kevin Hester Jr. for loss of 3 yards to the UNC 43. Fumbled by Gunnar Holmberg recovered by Trey Morrison at the UNC 37. Trey Morrison 63 Yd Fumble Return (Grayson Atkins Kick) (-7.76 EPA)
2. Q3 · Duke Blue Devils · Gunnar Holmberg pass complete to Jalon Calhoun for 80 yds for a TD, (Charlie Ham KICK) (+7.69 EPA)
3. Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Sam Howell pass complete to Josh Downs for 63 yds for a TD, (Grayson Atkins KICK) (+6.31 EPA)
4. Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Sam Howell pass complete to Ty Chandler for 75 yds for a TD, (Grayson Atkins KICK) (+6.26 EPA)
5. Q3 · Duke Blue Devils · Gunnar Holmberg pass intercepted Cam'Ron Kelly return for 1 yd to the Duke 45 (-4.58 EPA)
6. Q3 · Duke Blue Devils · Jordan Moore run for 1 yd to the NCaro 29 (-4.01 EPA)
7. Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Sam Howell pass complete to Josh Downs for 15 yds to the NCaro 33 for a 1ST down (+3.16 EPA)
8. Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Sam Howell pass complete to Garrett Walston for 26 yds to the Duke 47 for a 1ST down (+2.66 EPA)

Key takeaways

• North Carolina Tar Heels controlled the final (38–7) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Sam Howell (153) — yds, 3 TD.
• EPA edge: DUKE 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 Duke Blue Devils vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

Duke Blue Devils 7, North Carolina Tar Heels 38 in Week 5 of the 2021 college football season.

Who won Duke Blue Devils vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

North Carolina Tar Heels won with a final score of 7–38.

Where can I find the Duke Blue Devils vs North Carolina Tar Heels box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401282650.

Who led Duke Blue Devils 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 Duke Blue Devils at North Carolina Tar Heels in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.