North Carolina Tar Heels 10–30 West Virginia Mountaineers: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2023

Quick answer

West Virginia Mountaineers defeated North Carolina Tar Heels 30–10 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: North Carolina Tar Heels 10, West Virginia Mountaineers 30.

Game summary

West Virginia Mountaineers rolled past North Carolina Tar Heels 30–10 in Week 1 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Garrett Greene (West Virginia) — 220.0 pass yds, 1 TD, -0.10 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Omarion Hampton — 62.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Hudson Clement — 5 rec, 89.0 yds.
EPA edge: West Virginia (-0.024/play) vs North Carolina (-0.169/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Carolina Tar Heels	0	15	0	0	10
West Virginia Mountaineers	6	3	3	9	30

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

OPP EZ

+3OPP 11

OPP EZ

+3OPP 13

+3OPP 17

OPP EZ

+3OPP 12

WVUWest Virginia Mountaineers

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

West Virginia
Q1TD
TRTraylon Ray
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Garrett Greene pass to Traylon Ray for a touchdown (75 yards)
North Carolina
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 11
Score
3-6
Field goal good from 28 yards
North Carolina
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-6
Punt return touchdown
North Carolina
Q2TD
JJJ.J. Jones
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-6
Conner Harrell pass to J.J. Jones for a touchdown (16 yards)
West Virginia
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 13
Score
15-9
Field goal good from 30 yards
West Virginia
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 17
Score
15-12
Field goal good from 34 yards
West Virginia
Q4TD
JWJahiem White
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-18
Jahiem White rushes 11 yards for a touchdown
West Virginia
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 12
Score
15-21
Field goal good from 29 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Garrett Greene (West Virginia) — 220.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.10 EPA/play -2.48 EPA
Conner Harrell (North Carolina) — 176.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.41 EPA/play -14.11 EPA

Rushing

Omarion Hampton (North Carolina) — 62.0 yds -0.32 EPA
Jahiem White (West Virginia) — 50.0 yds · 1 TD -0.05 EPA
Conner Harrell (North Carolina) — 72.0 yds +0.65 EPA

Receiving

Hudson Clement (West Virginia) — 5 rec · 89.0 yds +0.21 EPA
Nate McCollum (North Carolina) — 5 rec · 41.0 yds +0.25 EPA
J.J. Jones (North Carolina) — 4 rec · 53.0 yds +2.56 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Garrett Greene	West Virginia	25	48.0%	220	1	-0.10	-2.48
Conner Harrell	North Carolina	34	52.9%	176	1	-0.41	-14.11

Team EPA comparison

Stat	North Carolina	West Virginia
Plays	68	54
EPA / play	-0.169	-0.024
Total EPA	-11.50	-1.30
Success rate	39.7%	35.2%
Pass EPA / play	-0.415	-0.099
Rush EPA / play	+0.077	+0.041
Yards	375	422

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	West Virginia	1	75	+6.16	Pass TD
Q1	North Carolina	10	50	+1.91	Punt
Q1	West Virginia	6	41	+1.00	Punt
Q1	North Carolina	6	57	-1.77	Interception
Q1	West Virginia	5	46	-2.32	Fumble
Q1	North Carolina	13	50	+0.12	Field goal
Q2	West Virginia	9	18	-3.45	Missed FG
Q2	North Carolina	9	63	+4.52	Pass TD
Q2	West Virginia	5	63	-0.74	Field goal
Q3	North Carolina	6	58	-4.74	Interception
Q3	West Virginia	3	-1	-3.72	Punt
Q3	North Carolina	7	34	-2.70	Punt
Q3	West Virginia	7	54	+0.34	Field goal
Q3	North Carolina	6	14	-2.25	Punt
Q4	West Virginia	4	83	+6.15	Rush TD
Q4	North Carolina	4	7	-4.45	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Punt return touchdown (-7.1 EPA)
Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Conner Harrell pass intercepted (-6.5 EPA)
Q1 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Garrett Greene pass to Traylon Ray for a touchdown (75 yards) (+6.16 EPA)
Q1 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Fumble (-5.7 EPA)
Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Conner Harrell pass intercepted (-5.33 EPA)
Q2 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Conner Harrell pass to J.J. Jones for a touchdown (16 yards) (+4.5 EPA)
Q1 · West Virginia Mountaineers · Garrett Greene rushes for 27 yards (3rd & 9) (+4.26 EPA)
Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · British Brooks rushes for 53 yards (2nd & 10) (+4.25 EPA)

Key takeaways

West Virginia Mountaineers controlled the final (30–10) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Garrett Greene (West Virginia) — 220.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: West Virginia at -0.024 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of North Carolina Tar Heels vs West Virginia Mountaineers?

North Carolina Tar Heels 10, West Virginia Mountaineers 30 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won North Carolina Tar Heels vs West Virginia Mountaineers?

West Virginia Mountaineers won with a final score of 10–30.

Where can I find the North Carolina Tar Heels vs West Virginia Mountaineers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401551761.

Who led North Carolina Tar Heels vs West Virginia Mountaineers in passing?

Garrett Greene (West Virginia) led passers with 220.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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