North Carolina Tar Heels 20–39 NC State Wolfpack: Final Score & Recap | Week 13, 2023

Quick answer

NC State Wolfpack defeated North Carolina Tar Heels 39–20 in Week 13, 2023. Final score: North Carolina Tar Heels 20, NC State Wolfpack 39.

Game summary

NC State Wolfpack rolled past North Carolina Tar Heels 39–20 in Week 13 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Brennan Armstrong (NC State) — 284.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.44 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Delbert Mimms III — 43.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Kevin Concepcion — 6 rec, 86.0 yds.
EPA edge: NC State (+0.132/play) vs North Carolina (+0.059/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Carolina Tar Heels	0	6	12	0	20
NC State Wolfpack	6	18	6	0	39

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

+3OPP 15

+3OPP 23

+3OPP 11

NCSUNC State Wolfpack

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

NC State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 15
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 32 yards
NC State
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 23
Score
0-6
Field goal good from 40 yards
NC State
Q2TD
KCKevin Concepcion
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Brennan Armstrong pass to Kevin Concepcion for a touchdown (11 yards)
NC State
Q2TD
KCKevin Concepcion
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-18
Brennan Armstrong pass to Kevin Concepcion for a touchdown (6 yards)
NC State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 11
Score
0-21
Field goal good from 28 yards
North Carolina
Q2TD
JCJohn Copenhaver
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-21
Drake Maye pass to John Copenhaver for a touchdown (15 yards)
NC State
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 7
Score
6-24
Field goal good from 24 yards
NC State
Q3TD
DCDacari Collins
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-30
Brennan Armstrong pass to Dacari Collins for a touchdown (20 yards)
North Carolina
Q3TD
DMDrake Maye
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-30
Drake Maye rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
North Carolina
Q3TD
DWDevontez Walker
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-30
Drake Maye pass to Devontez Walker for a touchdown (21 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Brennan Armstrong (NC State) — 284.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.44 EPA/play +13.59 EPA
Drake Maye (North Carolina) — 254.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.12 EPA/play +4.55 EPA
Conner Harrell (North Carolina) — -7.0 yds · -1.48 EPA/play -1.48 EPA

Rushing

Delbert Mimms III (NC State) — 43.0 yds -0.26 EPA
Kevin Concepcion (NC State) — 85.0 yds +0.20 EPA
Omarion Hampton (North Carolina) — 34.0 yds -0.32 EPA

Receiving

Kevin Concepcion (NC State) — 6 rec · 86.0 yds +0.68 EPA
John Copenhaver (North Carolina) — 5 rec · 64.0 yds +0.86 EPA
Devontez Walker (North Carolina) — 2 rec · 29.0 yds -0.22 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Brennan Armstrong	NC State	31	67.7%	284	3	+0.44	+13.59
Drake Maye	North Carolina	38	57.9%	254	2	+0.12	+4.55
Conner Harrell	North Carolina	1	0.0%	-7	0	-1.48	-1.48

Team EPA comparison

Stat	North Carolina	NC State
Plays	56	72
EPA / play	+0.059	+0.132
Total EPA	+3.32	+9.52
Success rate	44.6%	43.1%
Pass EPA / play	+0.079	+0.438
Rush EPA / play	+0.014	-0.099
Yards	346	488

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	North Carolina	2	1	-2.05	Punt
Q1	NC State	5	45	-0.02	Field goal
Q1	North Carolina	4	36	-2.57	Fumble
Q1	NC State	7	41	+0.20	Field goal
Q1	North Carolina	3	10	-2.21	Punt
Q1	NC State	11	95	+7.63	Pass TD
Q2	North Carolina	3	3	-2.26	Punt
Q2	NC State	4	55	+3.67	Pass TD
Q2	North Carolina	3	3	-1.75	Punt
Q2	NC State	6	46	-0.80	Field goal
Q2	North Carolina	4	70	+6.53	Pass TD
Q2	NC State	12	75	+1.82	Field goal
Q3	NC State	8	81	+5.64	Pass TD
Q3	North Carolina	5	15	+1.96	Rush TD
Q3	NC State	1	8	-0.42	Ended
Q3	North Carolina	9	54	+5.27	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Drake Maye pass intercepted (-5.69 EPA)
Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Drake Maye pass to Devontez Walker for a touchdown (21 yards) (+3.63 EPA)
Q3 · NC State Wolfpack · Brennan Armstrong pass to Dacari Collins for a touchdown (20 yards) (+3.23 EPA)
Q2 · NC State Wolfpack · Penalty (4th & 1) (-3.21 EPA)
Q2 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Drake Maye pass to John Copenhaver for a touchdown (15 yards) (+3.04 EPA)
Q2 · NC State Wolfpack · Brennan Armstrong pass to Kevin Concepcion for a touchdown (6 yards) (+2.81 EPA)
Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Drake Maye pass to John Copenhaver for 13 yards (3rd & 7) (+2.79 EPA)
Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Drake Maye pass to Bryson Nesbit for 10 yards (3rd & 10) (+2.79 EPA)

Key takeaways

NC State Wolfpack controlled the final (39–20) in Week 13.
Passing edge: Brennan Armstrong (NC State) — 284.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: NC State at 0.132 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 North Carolina Tar Heels vs NC State Wolfpack?

North Carolina Tar Heels 20, NC State Wolfpack 39 in Week 13 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won North Carolina Tar Heels vs NC State Wolfpack?

NC State Wolfpack won with a final score of 20–39.

Where can I find the North Carolina Tar Heels vs NC State Wolfpack box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525562.

Who led North Carolina Tar Heels vs NC State Wolfpack in passing?

Brennan Armstrong (NC State) led passers with 284.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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