South Carolina Gamecocks vs. North Carolina Tar Heels: 2023 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

North Carolina Tar Heels defeated South Carolina Gamecocks 31–17 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: South Carolina Gamecocks 17, North Carolina Tar Heels 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
South Carolina Gamecocks	6	6	0	3	17
North Carolina Tar Heels	6	9	12	0	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Drake Maye (North Carolina) — 291.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.33 EPA/play +10.58 EPA
• Spencer Rattler (South Carolina) — 294.0 yds · -0.23 EPA/play -10.78 EPA

Rushing

• Omarion Hampton (North Carolina) — 37.0 yds · 2 TD +0.57 EPA
• British Brooks (North Carolina) — 103.0 yds +0.24 EPA
• Dakereon Joyner (South Carolina) — 13.0 yds · 1 TD -0.06 EPA

Receiving

• Xavier Legette (South Carolina) — 9 rec · 178.0 yds +0.41 EPA
• Kobe Paysour (North Carolina) — 7 rec · 66.0 yds +0.77 EPA
• Dakereon Joyner (South Carolina) — 5 rec · 13.0 yds -0.42 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Drake Maye	North Carolina	32	75.0%	291	2	+0.33	+10.58
Spencer Rattler	South Carolina	48	62.5%	294	0	-0.23	-10.78

Team EPA comparison

Stat	South Carolina	North Carolina
Plays	70	71
EPA / play	-0.088	+0.302
Total EPA	-6.19	+21.43
Success rate	34.3%	52.1%
Pass EPA / play	-0.225	+0.330
Rush EPA / play	+0.209	+0.278
Yards	347	459

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	South Carolina	3	-2	-3.15	Punt
Q1	North Carolina	9	70	+10.17	Rush TD
Q1	South Carolina	8	75	+9.26	Rush TD
Q1	North Carolina	13	54	-2.96	Ended
Q2	South Carolina	3	-1	-3.23	Punt
Q2	North Carolina	12	57	+1.78	Field goal
Q2	South Carolina	5	72	+10.13	Rush TD
Q2	North Carolina	5	75	+8.24	Pass TD
Q2	South Carolina	6	22	-0.29	Punt
Q2	North Carolina	1	-1	-2.49	Ended
Q3	South Carolina	4	6	-5.39	Ended
Q3	North Carolina	6	53	+10.04	Rush TD
Q3	South Carolina	3	-7	-3.44	Punt
Q3	North Carolina	8	55	+10.22	Pass TD
Q3	South Carolina	4	13	-3.08	Punt
Q3	North Carolina	5	45	-3.85	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Omarion Hampton rushes 1 yard for a touchdown (+8.32 EPA)
2. Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Drake Maye pass to John Copenhaver for a touchdown (18 yards) (+8.15 EPA)
3. Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Omarion Hampton rushes 1 yard for a touchdown (+6.53 EPA)
4. Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Drake Maye pass intercepted (-6.25 EPA)
5. Q2 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Juju McDowell rushes 1 yard for a touchdown (+6.1 EPA)
6. Q2 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Drake Maye pass to Kobe Paysour for a touchdown (34 yards) (+5.76 EPA)
7. Q1 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Punt (-5.49 EPA)
8. Q2 · South Carolina Gamecocks · Punt (-5.47 EPA)

Key takeaways

• North Carolina Tar Heels controlled the final (31–17) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Drake Maye (North Carolina) — 291.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: North Carolina at 0.302 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 South Carolina Gamecocks vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

South Carolina Gamecocks 17, North Carolina Tar Heels 31 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won South Carolina Gamecocks vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

North Carolina Tar Heels won with a final score of 17–31.

Where can I find the South Carolina Gamecocks vs North Carolina Tar Heels box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520167.

Who led South Carolina Gamecocks vs North Carolina Tar Heels in passing?

Drake Maye (North Carolina) led passers with 291.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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