Duke Blue Devils 45–47 North Carolina Tar Heels: Final Score & Recap | Week 11, 2023

Quick answer

North Carolina Tar Heels defeated Duke Blue Devils 47–45 in Week 11, 2023. Final score: Duke Blue Devils 45, North Carolina Tar Heels 47.

Game summary

North Carolina Tar Heels edged Duke Blue Devils 47–45 in Week 11 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 5 field goals across 13 plays.
Passing leader: Drake Maye (North Carolina) — 340.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.36 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Omarion Hampton — 129.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Bryson Nesbit — 7 rec, 70.0 yds.
EPA edge: Duke (+0.284/play) vs North Carolina (+0.189/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Duke Blue Devils	0	12	0	18	45
North Carolina Tar Heels	9	6	3	15	47

Scoring Map

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

DUKEDuke Blue Devils

+3

+3OPP 14

+3

+3OPP 10

+3OPP 26

UNCNorth Carolina Tar Heels

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Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

North Carolina
Q1TD
DMDrake Maye
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Drake Maye rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
North Carolina
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 6
Score
0-9
Field goal good from 23 yards
North Carolina
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 14
Score
0-12
Field goal good from 31 yards
Duke
Q2TD
JMJordan Moore
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Grayson Loftis pass to Jordan Moore for a touchdown (10 yards)
Duke
Q2TD
GLGrayson Loftis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Grayson Loftis rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
North Carolina
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 8
Score
12-15
Field goal good from 25 yards
North Carolina
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 10
Score
12-18
Field goal good from 27 yards
North Carolina
Q4TD
OHOmarion Hampton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-24
Omarion Hampton rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Duke
Q4TD
JWJordan Waters
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-24
Jordan Waters rushes 13 yards for a touchdown
Duke
Q4TD
JWJordan Waters
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-24
Jordan Waters rushes 23 yards for a touchdown
North Carolina
Q4TD
BNBryson Nesbit
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-30
Drake Maye pass to Bryson Nesbit for a touchdown (15 yards)
Duke
Q4TD
JMJordan Moore
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-30
Grayson Loftis pass to Jordan Moore for a touchdown (30 yards)
North Carolina
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 26
Score
30-33
Field goal good from 43 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Drake Maye (North Carolina) — 340.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.36 EPA/play +15.39 EPA
Grayson Loftis (Duke) — 168.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.20 EPA/play +5.30 EPA
Porter Wilson (Duke) — 11.0 yds · +4.23 EPA/play +4.23 EPA

Rushing

Omarion Hampton (North Carolina) — 129.0 yds · 1 TD +0.04 EPA
Jordan Waters (Duke) — 121.0 yds · 2 TD +0.52 EPA
Jaylen Coleman (Duke) — 38.0 yds -0.14 EPA

Receiving

Bryson Nesbit (North Carolina) — 7 rec · 70.0 yds +0.70 EPA
Devontez Walker (North Carolina) — 7 rec · 162.0 yds +1.04 EPA
Jordan Moore (Duke) — 4 rec · 72.0 yds +1.02 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Drake Maye	North Carolina	43	62.8%	340	1	+0.36	+15.39
Grayson Loftis	Duke	27	48.1%	168	2	+0.20	+5.30
Porter Wilson	Duke	1	100.0%	11	0	+4.23	+4.23

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Duke	North Carolina
Plays	63	78
EPA / play	+0.284	+0.189
Total EPA	+17.86	+14.72
Success rate	42.9%	46.2%
Pass EPA / play	+0.341	+0.358
Rush EPA / play	+0.238	-0.019
Yards	359	498

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	North Carolina	10	75	+6.17	Rush TD
Q1	Duke	3	4	-2.77	Punt
Q1	North Carolina	10	72	+2.69	Field goal
Q1	Duke	8	34	-0.15	Punt
Q1	North Carolina	10	67	+0.96	Field goal
Q2	Duke	9	75	+6.76	Pass TD
Q2	North Carolina	1	0	-3.99	Interception
Q2	Duke	5	18	+4.10	Rush TD
Q2	North Carolina	7	66	+0.84	Field goal
Q2	Duke	1	1	0.00	Ended
Q3	Duke	3	2	-2.92	Punt
Q3	North Carolina	15	44	-2.14	Field goal
Q3	Duke	7	16	-1.96	Punt
Q3	North Carolina	7	43	+3.36	Rush TD
Q4	Duke	3	5	-2.48	Punt
Q4	North Carolina	3	3	-2.85	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Duke Blue Devils · Grayson Loftis pass to Jordan Moore for a touchdown (30 yards) (+6.09 EPA)
Q3 · Duke Blue Devils · Porter Wilson pass to Terry Moore for 11 yards (4th & 8) (+4.23 EPA)
Q2 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Drake Maye pass intercepted (-3.99 EPA)
Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Drake Maye pass to Bryson Nesbit for a touchdown (15 yards) (+3.88 EPA)
Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Drake Maye pass to Devontez Walker for 9 yards (4th & 9) (+3.88 EPA)
Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Drake Maye pass to Devontez Walker for 43 yards (2nd & 13) (+3.25 EPA)
Q4 · Duke Blue Devils · Jordan Waters rushes 23 yards for a touchdown (+3.21 EPA)
Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Drake Maye pass to Bryson Nesbit for 15 yards (3rd & 14) (+3.19 EPA)

Key takeaways

North Carolina Tar Heels controlled the final (47–45) in Week 11.
Passing edge: Drake Maye (North Carolina) — 340.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: Duke at 0.284 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 Duke Blue Devils vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

Duke Blue Devils 45, North Carolina Tar Heels 47 in Week 11 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Duke Blue Devils vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

North Carolina Tar Heels won with a final score of 45–47.

Where can I find the Duke Blue Devils vs North Carolina Tar Heels box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525549.

Who led Duke Blue Devils vs North Carolina Tar Heels in passing?

Drake Maye (North Carolina) led passers with 340.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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