North Carolina Tar Heels vs. App State Mountaineers: 2022 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

North Carolina Tar Heels defeated App State Mountaineers 63–61 in Week 1, 2022. Final score: North Carolina Tar Heels 63, App State Mountaineers 61.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Carolina Tar Heels	6	18	12	18	63
App State Mountaineers	12	6	0	36	61

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Drake Maye (North Carolina) — 355.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.56 EPA/play +22.56 EPA
• Chase Brice (App State) — 340.0 yds · 6 TD · +0.27 EPA/play +11.23 EPA

Rushing

• Camerun Peoples (App State) — 58.0 yds · 1 TD -0.17 EPA
• Nate Noel (App State) — 116.0 yds · 2 TD +0.70 EPA
• Drake Maye (North Carolina) — 83.0 yds · 1 TD +0.41 EPA

Receiving

• Dashaun Davis (App State) — 9 rec · 86.0 yds +0.65 EPA
• Kobe Paysour (North Carolina) — 8 rec · 92.0 yds +1.57 EPA
• J.J. Jones (North Carolina) — 4 rec · 69.0 yds +0.57 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Drake Maye	North Carolina	40	60.0%	355	4	+0.56	+22.56
Chase Brice	App State	42	66.7%	340	6	+0.27	+11.23

Team EPA comparison

Stat	North Carolina	App State
Plays	73	89
EPA / play	+0.433	+0.317
Total EPA	+31.57	+28.25
Success rate	52.1%	51.7%
Pass EPA / play	+0.564	+0.267
Rush EPA / play	+0.273	+0.362
Yards	591	650

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	App State	8	77	+3.19	Rush TD
Q1	North Carolina	8	79	+9.65	Pass TD
Q1	App State	5	75	+5.96	Pass TD
Q1	North Carolina	2	1	-1.75	Punt
Q1	App State	9	25	-2.79	Ended
Q1	App State	11	35	+0.10	Pass TD
Q2	North Carolina	11	88	+8.43	Pass TD
Q2	App State	6	26	-1.41	Missed FG
Q2	North Carolina	7	66	+5.63	Rush TD
Q2	App State	5	29	-0.15	Punt
Q2	North Carolina	10	69	+5.45	Pass TD
Q2	App State	1	5	-0.62	Ended
Q3	North Carolina	8	75	+5.71	Rush TD
Q3	App State	12	38	-2.91	Ended
Q3	North Carolina	9	41	-3.90	Ended
Q3	App State	1	5	+2.26	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Kickoff (+6.18 EPA)
2. Q1 · App State Mountaineers · Nate Noel rushes 52 yards for a touchdown (+5.98 EPA)
3. Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Fumble (-5.85 EPA)
4. Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Drake Maye pass to D.J. Jones for a touchdown (42 yards) (+5.66 EPA)
5. Q3 · App State Mountaineers · Chase Brice pass intercepted (-5.33 EPA)
6. Q4 · App State Mountaineers · Chase Brice pass to Dashaun Davis for a touchdown (28 yards) (+5.0 EPA)
7. Q4 · App State Mountaineers · Chase Brice pass to Kaedin Robinson for a touchdown (26 yards) (+4.93 EPA)
8. Q4 · App State Mountaineers · Chase Brice pass to Christan Horn for a touchdown (31 yards) (+4.51 EPA)

Key takeaways

• North Carolina Tar Heels controlled the final (63–61) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Drake Maye (North Carolina) — 355.0 yds, 4 TD.
• EPA edge: North Carolina at 0.433 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 North Carolina Tar Heels vs App State Mountaineers?

North Carolina Tar Heels 63, App State Mountaineers 61 in Week 1 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won North Carolina Tar Heels vs App State Mountaineers?

North Carolina Tar Heels won with a final score of 63–61.

Where can I find the North Carolina Tar Heels vs App State Mountaineers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401411095.

Who led North Carolina Tar Heels vs App State Mountaineers in passing?

Drake Maye (North Carolina) led passers with 355.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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