Pittsburgh Panthers 24–42 North Carolina Tar Heels: Final Score & Recap | Week 9, 2022

Quick answer

North Carolina Tar Heels defeated Pittsburgh Panthers 42–24 in Week 9, 2022. Final score: Pittsburgh Panthers 24, North Carolina Tar Heels 42.

Game summary

North Carolina Tar Heels rolled past Pittsburgh Panthers 42–24 in Week 9 of the 2022 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Drake Maye (North Carolina) — 377.0 pass yds, 5 TD, +0.46 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Israel Abanikanda — 127.0 yds, 3 TD.
Receiving leader: Josh Downs — 11 rec, 102.0 yds.
EPA edge: North Carolina (+0.255/play) vs Pittsburgh (+0.006/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Pittsburgh Panthers	6	9	6	0	24
North Carolina Tar Heels	6	6	6	18	42

Scoring Map

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

PITTPittsburgh Panthers

+3OPP 30

UNCNorth Carolina Tar Heels

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Pittsburgh
Q1TD
IAIsrael Abanikanda
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Israel Abanikanda rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
North Carolina
Q1TD
AGAntoine Green
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Drake Maye pass to Antoine Green for a touchdown (16 yards)
Pittsburgh
Q2TD
IAIsrael Abanikanda
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Israel Abanikanda rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
Pittsburgh
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 30
Score
15-6
Field goal good from 47 yards
North Carolina
Q2TD
KPKobe Paysour
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-12
Drake Maye pass to Kobe Paysour for a touchdown (1 yard)
Pittsburgh
Q3TD
IAIsrael Abanikanda
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-12
Israel Abanikanda rushes 22 yards for a touchdown
North Carolina
Q3TD
JDJosh Downs
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-18
Drake Maye pass to Josh Downs for a touchdown (13 yards)
North Carolina
Q4TD
EGElijah Green
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-24
Elijah Green rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
North Carolina
Q4TD
JDJosh Downs
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-30
Drake Maye pass to Josh Downs for a touchdown (25 yards)
North Carolina
Q4TD
AGAntoine Green
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-36
Drake Maye pass to Antoine Green for a touchdown (13 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Drake Maye (North Carolina) — 377.0 yds · 5 TD · +0.46 EPA/play +21.05 EPA
Jacolby Criswell (North Carolina) — 0.0 yds · -0.36 EPA/play -0.36 EPA
Kedon Slovis (Pittsburgh) — 226.0 yds · -0.05 EPA/play -1.59 EPA

Rushing

Israel Abanikanda (Pittsburgh) — 127.0 yds · 3 TD +0.07 EPA
Drake Maye (North Carolina) — 87.0 yds +0.53 EPA
Elijah Green (North Carolina) — 18.0 yds · 1 TD -0.28 EPA

Receiving

Josh Downs (North Carolina) — 11 rec · 102.0 yds +0.14 EPA
Jared Wayne (Pittsburgh) — 7 rec · 161.0 yds +0.36 EPA
Antoine Green (North Carolina) — 10 rec · 180.0 yds +1.46 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Drake Maye	North Carolina	46	73.9%	377	5	+0.46	+21.05
Jacolby Criswell	North Carolina	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.36	-0.36
Kedon Slovis	Pittsburgh	32	43.8%	226	0	-0.05	-1.59

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Pittsburgh	North Carolina
Plays	61	75
EPA / play	+0.006	+0.255
Total EPA	+0.38	+19.10
Success rate	42.6%	50.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.050	+0.440
Rush EPA / play	+0.068	-0.057
Yards	367	489

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Pittsburgh	8	77	+6.35	Rush TD
Q1	North Carolina	3	8	-1.90	Punt
Q1	Pittsburgh	3	8	-1.23	Punt
Q1	North Carolina	10	44	+3.06	Pass TD
Q1	Pittsburgh	6	10	-2.58	Punt
Q1	North Carolina	5	11	-2.04	Punt
Q2	Pittsburgh	3	45	+3.51	Rush TD
Q2	North Carolina	5	25	+0.06	Punt
Q2	Pittsburgh	9	68	+1.42	Field goal
Q2	North Carolina	5	75	+6.41	Pass TD
Q2	Pittsburgh	3	8	-0.91	Punt
Q2	North Carolina	5	30	-2.21	Ended
Q2	Pittsburgh	3	3	-0.80	Punt
Q2	North Carolina	1	-1	0.00	Ended
Q3	North Carolina	5	20	-1.84	Punt
Q3	Pittsburgh	5	83	+6.65	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Fumble (-6.01 EPA)
Q1 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Kedon Slovis pass to Bub Means for 40 yards (3rd & 4) (+4.2 EPA)
Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Drake Maye pass to Antoine Green for 20 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.86 EPA)
Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Drake Maye rushes for 7 yards (4th & 5) (+3.54 EPA)
Q2 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Drake Maye pass to Antoine Green for 50 yards (1st & 10) (+3.29 EPA)
Q2 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Kedon Slovis pass to Jared Wayne for 41 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.2 EPA)
Q3 · Pittsburgh Panthers · Kedon Slovis pass to Jared Wayne for 50 yards (1st & 10) (+3.16 EPA)
Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Drake Maye pass to Gavin Blackwell for 18 yards (3rd & 7) (+3.0 EPA)

Key takeaways

North Carolina Tar Heels controlled the final (42–24) in Week 9.
Passing edge: Drake Maye (North Carolina) — 377.0 yds, 5 TD.
EPA edge: North Carolina at 0.255 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 Pittsburgh Panthers vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

Pittsburgh Panthers 24, North Carolina Tar Heels 42 in Week 9 of the 2022 college football season.

Who won Pittsburgh Panthers vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

North Carolina Tar Heels won with a final score of 24–42.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401411149.

Who led Pittsburgh Panthers vs North Carolina Tar Heels in passing?

Drake Maye (North Carolina) led passers with 377.0 yards and 5 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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