North Carolina Tar Heels 42–46 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets: Final Score & Recap | Week 9, 2023

Quick answer

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defeated North Carolina Tar Heels 46–42 in Week 9, 2023. Final score: North Carolina Tar Heels 42, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 46.

Game summary

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets edged North Carolina Tar Heels 46–42 in Week 9 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 12 touchdowns, 1 field goal across 13 plays.
Passing leader: Haynes King (Georgia Tech) — 287.0 pass yds, 4 TD, +0.54 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Omarion Hampton — 153.0 yds, 2 TD.
Receiving leader: Eric Singleton Jr. — 8 rec, 117.0 yds.
EPA edge: North Carolina (+0.379/play) vs Georgia Tech (+0.307/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Carolina Tar Heels	12	12	6	6	42
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets	0	21	0	18	46

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 23

GTGeorgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

North Carolina
Q1TD
BNBryson Nesbit
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Drake Maye pass to Bryson Nesbit for a touchdown (14 yards)
North Carolina
Q1TD
OHOmarion Hampton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-0
Omarion Hampton rushes 17 yards for a touchdown
Georgia Tech
Q2TD
MRMalik Rutherford
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-6
Haynes King pass to Malik Rutherford for a touchdown (42 yards)
North Carolina
Q2TD
BBBritish Brooks
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-6
British Brooks rushes 7 yards for a touchdown
Georgia Tech
Q2TD
BSBrett Seither
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-12
Haynes King pass to Brett Seither for a touchdown (35 yards)
Georgia Tech
Q2TD
MRMalik Rutherford
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
Haynes King pass to Malik Rutherford for a touchdown (14 yards)
North Carolina
Q2TD
OHOmarion Hampton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-18
Omarion Hampton rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Georgia Tech
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 23
Score
24-21
Field goal good from 40 yards
North Carolina
Q3TD
DMDrake Maye
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-21
Drake Maye rushes 14 yards for a touchdown
Georgia Tech
Q4TD
JHJamal Haynes
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-27
Jamal Haynes rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
North Carolina
Q4TD
TCTychaun Chapman
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-27
Drake Maye pass to Tychaun Chapman for a touchdown (35 yards)
Georgia Tech
Q4TD
DSDontae Smith
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-33
Dontae Smith rushes 70 yards for a touchdown
Georgia Tech
Q4TD
BSBrett Seither
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
36-39
Haynes King pass to Brett Seither for a touchdown (5 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Haynes King (Georgia Tech) — 287.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.54 EPA/play +16.20 EPA
Drake Maye (North Carolina) — 308.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.38 EPA/play +10.20 EPA

Rushing

Omarion Hampton (North Carolina) — 153.0 yds · 2 TD +0.16 EPA
Dontae Smith (Georgia Tech) — 178.0 yds · 1 TD +0.36 EPA
Jamal Haynes (Georgia Tech) — 80.0 yds · 1 TD -0.06 EPA

Receiving

Eric Singleton Jr. (Georgia Tech) — 8 rec · 117.0 yds +0.88 EPA
Malik Rutherford (Georgia Tech) — 6 rec · 83.0 yds +1.84 EPA
Omarion Hampton (North Carolina) — 4 rec · 41.0 yds +0.70 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Haynes King	Georgia Tech	30	76.7%	287	4	+0.54	+16.20
Drake Maye	North Carolina	27	59.3%	308	2	+0.38	+10.20

Team EPA comparison

Stat	North Carolina	Georgia Tech
Plays	71	78
EPA / play	+0.379	+0.307
Total EPA	+26.90	+23.93
Success rate	56.3%	53.8%
Pass EPA / play	+0.378	+0.540
Rush EPA / play	+0.380	+0.161
Yards	576	637

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Georgia Tech	5	14	-2.26	Punt
Q1	North Carolina	8	79	+7.19	Pass TD
Q1	Georgia Tech	7	31	-2.81	Ended
Q1	North Carolina	6	46	+3.32	Rush TD
Q1	Georgia Tech	10	43	-2.82	Ended
Q1	North Carolina	3	14	-1.18	Punt
Q2	Georgia Tech	5	69	+6.06	Pass TD
Q2	North Carolina	6	75	+5.38	Rush TD
Q2	Georgia Tech	6	65	+6.41	Pass TD
Q2	North Carolina	3	1	-2.19	Punt
Q2	Georgia Tech	8	86	+6.93	Pass TD
Q2	North Carolina	8	71	+5.40	Rush TD
Q2	Georgia Tech	7	52	-0.68	Field goal
Q3	North Carolina	3	3	-2.93	Ended
Q3	Georgia Tech	1	0	-3.68	Interception
Q3	North Carolina	13	100	+9.17	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Haynes King pass to Brett Seither for a touchdown (35 yards) (+6.38 EPA)
Q4 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Dontae Smith rushes 70 yards for a touchdown (+6.26 EPA)
Q2 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Haynes King pass to Malik Rutherford for a touchdown (42 yards) (+4.71 EPA)
Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Drake Maye pass to Omarion Hampton for 29 yards (3rd & 18) (+4.55 EPA)
Q2 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Haynes King pass to Malik Rutherford for a touchdown (14 yards) (+4.16 EPA)
Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Drake Maye pass to Bryson Nesbit for a touchdown (14 yards) (+3.73 EPA)
Q3 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Haynes King pass intercepted (-3.68 EPA)
Q2 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Haynes King pass to Eric Singleton Jr. for 43 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.61 EPA)

Key takeaways

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets controlled the final (46–42) in Week 9.
Passing edge: Haynes King (Georgia Tech) — 287.0 yds, 4 TD.
EPA edge: North Carolina at 0.379 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 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets?

North Carolina Tar Heels 42, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 46 in Week 9 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won North Carolina Tar Heels vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets?

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets won with a final score of 42–46.

Where can I find the North Carolina Tar Heels vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525537.

Who led North Carolina Tar Heels vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in passing?

Haynes King (Georgia Tech) led passers with 287.0 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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