North Carolina Tar Heels 20–31 Clemson Tigers: Final Score & Recap | Week 12, 2023

Quick answer

Clemson Tigers defeated North Carolina Tar Heels 31–20 in Week 12, 2023. Final score: North Carolina Tar Heels 20, Clemson Tigers 31.

Game summary

Clemson Tigers beat North Carolina Tar Heels 31–20 in Week 12 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Caleb Hood (North Carolina) — 0.0 pass yds, -1.07 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Phil Mafah — 82.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Devontez Walker — 4 rec, 70.0 yds.
EPA edge: Clemson (-0.015/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	12	0	6	6	20
Clemson Tigers	0	12	12	3	31

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

CLEMClemson Tigers

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

North Carolina
Q1TD
JJJ.J. Jones
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Drake Maye pass to J.J. Jones for a touchdown (33 yards)
North Carolina
Q1TD
OHOmarion Hampton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Fumble returned for a touchdown
Clemson
Q2TD
JBJake Briningstool
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Cade Klubnik pass to Jake Briningstool for a touchdown (3 yards)
Clemson
Q2TD
CKCade Klubnik
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-12
Cade Klubnik rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Clemson
Q3TD
PMPhil Mafah
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Phil Mafah rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
North Carolina
Q3TD
OHOmarion Hampton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
Omarion Hampton rushes 55 yards for a touchdown
Clemson
Q3TD
WSWill Shipley
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-24
Will Shipley rushes 33 yards for a touchdown
Clemson
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 4
Score
18-27
Field goal good from 21 yards
North Carolina
Q4TD
OHOmarion Hampton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-27
Omarion Hampton rushes 3 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Caleb Hood (North Carolina) — 0.0 yds · -1.07 EPA/play -1.07 EPA
Cade Klubnik (Clemson) — 238.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.08 EPA/play -2.93 EPA
Drake Maye (North Carolina) — 194.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.22 EPA/play -8.21 EPA

Rushing

Phil Mafah (Clemson) — 82.0 yds · 1 TD -0.07 EPA
Omarion Hampton (North Carolina) — 180.0 yds · 2 TD -0.57 EPA
Will Shipley (Clemson) — 130.0 yds · 1 TD -0.10 EPA

Receiving

Devontez Walker (North Carolina) — 4 rec · 70.0 yds +0.06 EPA
J.J. Jones (North Carolina) — 5 rec · 60.0 yds -0.16 EPA
Tyler Brown (Clemson) — 6 rec · 49.0 yds +0.01 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Caleb Hood	North Carolina	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.07	-1.07
Cade Klubnik	Clemson	35	60.0%	238	1	-0.08	-2.93
Drake Maye	North Carolina	38	42.1%	194	1	-0.22	-8.21

Team EPA comparison

Stat	North Carolina	Clemson
Plays	67	89
EPA / play	-0.169	-0.015
Total EPA	-11.30	-1.30
Success rate	29.9%	41.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.238	-0.084
Rush EPA / play	-0.072	+0.030
Yards	464	519

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	North Carolina	7	75	+1.28	Fumble
Q1	Clemson	3	2	-2.28	Punt
Q1	North Carolina	3	2	-3.44	Punt
Q1	Clemson	10	56	-2.22	Fumble
Q1	North Carolina	4	46	+3.60	Pass TD
Q1	Clemson	3	7	-2.14	Punt
Q1	North Carolina	3	77	-8.45	Touchdown
Q1	Clemson	14	82	+7.37	Pass TD
Q2	North Carolina	6	15	-1.61	Punt
Q2	Clemson	3	4	-1.83	Punt
Q2	North Carolina	5	28	-3.49	Ended
Q2	Clemson	3	10	-1.56	Punt
Q2	North Carolina	3	1	-1.54	Punt
Q2	Clemson	5	64	-1.72	Fumble
Q2	North Carolina	4	12	-0.49	Punt
Q2	Clemson	12	43	+0.03	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-9.53 EPA)
Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Drake Maye pass to Devontez Walker for 43 yards (4th & 6) (+6.54 EPA)
Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Omarion Hampton rushes 55 yards for a touchdown (+5.0 EPA)
Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Omarion Hampton rushes 3 yards for a touchdown (+4.76 EPA)
Q2 · Clemson Tigers · Fumble (-4.62 EPA)
Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Fumble (-4.55 EPA)
Q2 · Clemson Tigers · Cade Klubnik pass intercepted (-4.27 EPA)
Q1 · Clemson Tigers · Fumble (-4.21 EPA)

Key takeaways

Clemson Tigers controlled the final (31–20) in Week 12.
Passing edge: Caleb Hood (North Carolina) — yds.
EPA edge: Clemson at -0.015 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of North Carolina Tar Heels vs Clemson Tigers?

North Carolina Tar Heels 20, Clemson Tigers 31 in Week 12 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won North Carolina Tar Heels vs Clemson Tigers?

Clemson Tigers won with a final score of 20–31.

Where can I find the North Carolina Tar Heels vs Clemson Tigers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525554.

Who led North Carolina Tar Heels vs Clemson Tigers in passing?

Caleb Hood (North Carolina) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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