Minnesota Golden Gophers 13–31 North Carolina Tar Heels: Final Score & Recap | Week 3, 2023

Quick answer

North Carolina Tar Heels defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 31–13 in Week 3, 2023. Final score: Minnesota Golden Gophers 13, North Carolina Tar Heels 31.

Game summary

North Carolina Tar Heels rolled past Minnesota Golden Gophers 31–13 in Week 3 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Drake Maye (North Carolina) — 420.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.27 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Darius Taylor — 138.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Nate McCollum — 15 rec, 165.0 yds.
EPA edge: North Carolina (+0.114/play) vs Minnesota (-0.147/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Minnesota Golden Gophers	0	9	3	0	13
North Carolina Tar Heels	6	12	3	6	31

Scoring Map

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

MINNMinnesota Golden Gophers

+3OPP 6

OPP EZ

+3OPP 28

+3OPP 25

UNCNorth Carolina Tar Heels

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

North Carolina
Q1TD
NMNate McCollum
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Drake Maye pass to Nate McCollum for a touchdown (46 yards)
North Carolina
Q2TD
OHOmarion Hampton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Omarion Hampton rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
Minnesota
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 6
Score
3-12
Field goal good from 23 yards
North Carolina
Q2TD
BNBryson Nesbit
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-18
Drake Maye pass to Bryson Nesbit for a touchdown (19 yards)
Minnesota
Q2TD
DTDarius Taylor
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-18
Darius Taylor rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
Minnesota
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 28
Score
12-18
Field goal good from 45 yards
North Carolina
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 25
Score
12-21
Field goal good from 42 yards
North Carolina
Q4TD
BBBritish Brooks
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-27
British Brooks rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Drake Maye (North Carolina) — 420.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.27 EPA/play +11.44 EPA
Cole Kramer (Minnesota) — 0.0 yds · -5.05 EPA/play -5.05 EPA
Athan Kaliakmanis (Minnesota) — 132.0 yds · -0.57 EPA/play -17.01 EPA

Rushing

Darius Taylor (Minnesota) — 138.0 yds · 1 TD +0.58 EPA
Omarion Hampton (North Carolina) — 46.0 yds · 1 TD -0.20 EPA
Drake Maye (North Carolina) — 45.0 yds +0.33 EPA

Receiving

Nate McCollum (North Carolina) — 15 rec · 165.0 yds +0.90 EPA
Corey Crooms Jr. (Minnesota) — 4 rec · 46.0 yds +0.20 EPA
Bryson Nesbit (North Carolina) — 4 rec · 46.0 yds +1.71 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Drake Maye	North Carolina	42	69.0%	420	2	+0.27	+11.44
Cole Kramer	Minnesota	1	0.0%	0	0	-5.05	-5.05
Athan Kaliakmanis	Minnesota	30	36.7%	132	0	-0.57	-17.01

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Minnesota	North Carolina
Plays	61	77
EPA / play	-0.147	+0.114
Total EPA	-8.94	+8.74
Success rate	37.7%	44.2%
Pass EPA / play	-0.712	+0.272
Rush EPA / play	+0.437	-0.077
Yards	303	536

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	North Carolina	9	75	+6.16	Pass TD
Q1	Minnesota	7	50	-1.14	Interception
Q1	North Carolina	10	35	-1.01	Punt
Q1	Minnesota	5	29	-0.99	Punt
Q1	North Carolina	6	80	+5.78	Rush TD
Q2	Minnesota	3	0	-2.93	Punt
Q2	North Carolina	1	17	-6.64	Interception
Q2	Minnesota	6	11	-1.66	Field goal
Q2	North Carolina	9	50	-1.54	Interception
Q2	Minnesota	4	19	-1.16	Punt
Q2	North Carolina	7	80	+5.96	Pass TD
Q2	Minnesota	7	53	+3.89	Rush TD
Q2	North Carolina	1	1	-0.84	Ended
Q3	Minnesota	8	48	+0.54	Field goal
Q3	North Carolina	6	20	-1.98	Punt
Q3	Minnesota	9	53	-0.64	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Drake Maye pass intercepted (-6.64 EPA)
Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Drake Maye pass to Nate McCollum for a touchdown (46 yards) (+5.68 EPA)
Q3 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Cole Kramer pass intercepted (-5.05 EPA)
Q2 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Drake Maye pass to Kamari Morales for 55 yards (3rd & 5) (+4.89 EPA)
Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Athan Kaliakmanis pass intercepted (-4.88 EPA)
Q2 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Drake Maye pass intercepted (-4.51 EPA)
Q2 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Drake Maye pass to Bryson Nesbit for a touchdown (19 yards) (+3.3 EPA)
Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Drake Maye pass to Nate McCollum for 14 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.09 EPA)

Key takeaways

North Carolina Tar Heels controlled the final (31–13) in Week 3.
Passing edge: Drake Maye (North Carolina) — 420.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: North Carolina at 0.114 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 Minnesota Golden Gophers vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

Minnesota Golden Gophers 13, North Carolina Tar Heels 31 in Week 3 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Minnesota Golden Gophers vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

North Carolina Tar Heels won with a final score of 13–31.

Where can I find the Minnesota Golden Gophers vs North Carolina Tar Heels box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401520239.

Who led Minnesota Golden Gophers vs North Carolina Tar Heels in passing?

Drake Maye (North Carolina) led passers with 420.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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