North Carolina Tar Heels 35–28 Georgia State Panthers: Final Score & Recap | Week 2, 2022

Quick answer

North Carolina Tar Heels defeated Georgia State Panthers 35–28 in Week 2, 2022. Final score: North Carolina Tar Heels 35, Georgia State Panthers 28.

Game summary

North Carolina Tar Heels beat Georgia State Panthers 35–28 in Week 2 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Darren Grainger (Georgia State) — 191.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.52 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Tucker Gregg — 83.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Robert Lewis — 7 rec, 130.0 yds.
EPA edge: Georgia State (+0.135/play) vs North Carolina (-0.124/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Carolina Tar Heels	6	12	6	6	35
Georgia State Panthers	3	6	15	0	28

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

UNCNorth Carolina Tar Heels

+3OPP 28

GASTGeorgia State Panthers

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

North Carolina
Q1TD
KMKamari Morales
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Drake Maye pass to Kamari Morales for a touchdown (55 yards)
Georgia State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 28
Score
6-3
Field goal good from 45 yards
North Carolina
Q2TD
DJD.J. Jones
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-3
D.J. Jones rushes 7 yards for a touchdown
North Carolina
Q2TD
KPKobe Paysour
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-3
Drake Maye pass to Kobe Paysour for a touchdown (28 yards)
Georgia State
Q2TD
KBKris Byrd
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-9
Darren Grainger pass to Kris Byrd for a touchdown (6 yards)
Georgia State
Q3TD
RLRobert Lewis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-15
Darren Grainger pass to Robert Lewis for a touchdown (49 yards)
Georgia State
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 28
Score
18-18
Field goal good from 45 yards
Georgia State
Q3TD
RLRobert Lewis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-24
Darren Grainger pass to Robert Lewis for a touchdown (29 yards)
North Carolina
Q3TD
OHOmarion Hampton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-24
Omarion Hampton rushes 58 yards for a touchdown
North Carolina
Q4TD
OHOmarion Hampton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-24
Omarion Hampton rushes 2 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Darren Grainger (Georgia State) — 191.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.52 EPA/play +13.43 EPA
Drake Maye (North Carolina) — 282.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.01 EPA/play -0.13 EPA

Rushing

Tucker Gregg (Georgia State) — 83.0 yds +0.08 EPA
Omarion Hampton (North Carolina) — 112.0 yds · 2 TD +0.30 EPA
Darren Grainger (Georgia State) — 83.0 yds -0.16 EPA

Receiving

Robert Lewis (Georgia State) — 7 rec · 130.0 yds +1.99 EPA
Kobe Paysour (North Carolina) — 4 rec · 73.0 yds -0.17 EPA
Jamari Thrash (Georgia State) — 5 rec · 53.0 yds +1.28 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Darren Grainger	Georgia State	26	57.7%	191	3	+0.52	+13.43
Drake Maye	North Carolina	28	67.9%	282	2	-0.01	-0.13

Team EPA comparison

Stat	North Carolina	Georgia State
Plays	67	80
EPA / play	-0.124	+0.135
Total EPA	-8.29	+10.78
Success rate	40.3%	37.5%
Pass EPA / play	-0.005	+0.517
Rush EPA / play	-0.209	-0.049
Yards	499	439

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	North Carolina	9	66	+2.34	Pass TD
Q1	Georgia State	9	49	+2.63	Punt
Q1	Georgia State	0	0	—	Field goal
Q1	North Carolina	3	7	-1.36	Ended
Q1	Georgia State	3	0	-3.32	Ended
Q1	North Carolina	4	22	+0.82	Punt
Q1	Georgia State	4	13	-1.54	Ended
Q1	North Carolina	1	5	-0.82	Ended
Q1	North Carolina	4	26	+1.49	Ended
Q2	Georgia State	3	9	-0.36	Ended
Q2	North Carolina	1	7	+1.50	Rush TD
Q2	North Carolina	4	12	-2.06	Ended
Q2	North Carolina	3	38	+2.96	Ended
Q2	Georgia State	8	60	+3.95	Ended
Q2	North Carolina	1	28	+2.48	Pass TD
Q2	Georgia State	2	9	+2.02	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Drake Maye pass to Kamari Morales for a touchdown (55 yards) (+6.39 EPA)
Q3 · Georgia State Panthers · Darren Grainger pass to Robert Lewis for a touchdown (49 yards) (+5.87 EPA)
Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Fumble (-5.74 EPA)
Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Drake Maye pass intercepted (-5.29 EPA)
Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Omarion Hampton rushes 58 yards for a touchdown (+4.75 EPA)
Q1 · Georgia State Panthers · Darren Grainger pass to Jamari Thrash for 21 yards (3rd & 11) (+3.9 EPA)
Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Punt (-3.72 EPA)
Q4 · Georgia State Panthers · Darren Grainger pass to Robert Lewis for 17 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.33 EPA)

Key takeaways

North Carolina Tar Heels controlled the final (35–28) in Week 2.
Passing edge: Darren Grainger (Georgia State) — 191.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Georgia State at 0.135 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 Georgia State Panthers?

North Carolina Tar Heels 35, Georgia State Panthers 28 in Week 2 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won North Carolina Tar Heels vs Georgia State Panthers?

North Carolina Tar Heels won with a final score of 35–28.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401411103.

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

Darren Grainger (Georgia State) led passers with 191.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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