North Carolina Tar Heels 19–17 Minnesota Golden Gophers: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2024

Quick answer

North Carolina Tar Heels defeated Minnesota Golden Gophers 19–17 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: North Carolina Tar Heels 19, Minnesota Golden Gophers 17.

Game summary

North Carolina Tar Heels edged Minnesota Golden Gophers 19–17 in Week 1 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 3 touchdowns, 5 field goals across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Conner Harrell (North Carolina) — 34.0 pass yds, -0.62 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Omarion Hampton — 129.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Omarion Hampton — 5 rec, 17.0 yds.
EPA edge: Minnesota (-0.162/play) vs North Carolina (-0.280/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Carolina Tar Heels	0	6	6	6	19
Minnesota Golden Gophers	0	12	0	3	17

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

OPP EZ

+3OPP 12

+3OPP 35

+3OPP 25

+3OPP 13

+3OPP 28

MINNMinnesota Golden Gophers

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

North Carolina
Q2TD
MJMax Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Max Johnson rushes 3 yards for a touchdown
Minnesota
Q2TD
MMMarcus Major
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Marcus Major rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
Minnesota
Q2TD
MBMax Brosmer
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
Max Brosmer rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
North Carolina
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 12
Score
9-12
Field goal good from 29 yards
North Carolina
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 35
Score
12-12
Field goal good from 52 yards
North Carolina
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 25
Score
15-12
Field goal good from 42 yards
Minnesota
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 13
Score
15-15
Field goal good from 30 yards
North Carolina
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 28
Score
18-15
Field goal good from 45 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Conner Harrell (North Carolina) — 34.0 yds · -0.62 EPA/play -2.47 EPA
Max Brosmer (Minnesota) — 126.0 yds · -0.18 EPA/play -4.97 EPA
Max Johnson (North Carolina) — 131.0 yds · -0.63 EPA/play -13.14 EPA

Rushing

Omarion Hampton (North Carolina) — 129.0 yds -0.08 EPA
Marcus Major (Minnesota) — 73.0 yds · 1 TD -0.03 EPA
Max Johnson (North Carolina) — 20.0 yds · 1 TD +0.75 EPA

Receiving

Omarion Hampton (North Carolina) — 5 rec · 17.0 yds -0.57 EPA
Daniel Jackson (Minnesota) — 4 rec · 55.0 yds +0.96 EPA
J.J. Jones (North Carolina) — 3 rec · 52.0 yds +1.16 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	EPA/play	Total EPA
Conner Harrell	North Carolina	4	50.0%	34	-0.62	-2.47
Max Brosmer	Minnesota	27	44.4%	126	-0.18	-4.97
Max Johnson	North Carolina	21	57.1%	131	-0.63	-13.14

Team EPA comparison

Stat	North Carolina	Minnesota
Plays	64	55
EPA / play	-0.280	-0.162
Total EPA	-17.92	-8.91
Success rate	32.8%	36.4%
Pass EPA / play	-0.625	-0.184
Rush EPA / play	-0.059	-0.141
Yards	322	228

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Minnesota	3	3	-2.95	Punt
Q1	North Carolina	7	20	-4.37	Ended
Q1	Minnesota	3	8	-2.05	Punt
Q1	North Carolina	3	3	-1.97	Punt
Q1	Minnesota	12	37	-0.43	Missed FG
Q1	North Carolina	9	60	+4.54	Rush TD
Q2	Minnesota	3	-3	-2.89	Punt
Q2	North Carolina	1	70	-7.92	Interception
Q2	Minnesota	2	6	+1.57	Rush TD
Q2	North Carolina	3	-1	-2.33	Punt
Q2	Minnesota	9	65	+5.34	Rush TD
Q2	North Carolina	19	81	+2.05	Field goal
Q3	Minnesota	3	1	-3.19	Punt
Q3	North Carolina	11	39	-2.29	Field goal
Q3	Minnesota	3	3	-2.53	Punt
Q4	North Carolina	3	4	-2.90	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Max Johnson pass intercepted (-7.92 EPA)
Q4 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Fumble (-4.78 EPA)
Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Max Brosmer pass to Jordan Nubin for 19 yards (3rd & 19) (+4.04 EPA)
Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Field goal missed (-3.33 EPA)
Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Field goal good from 52 yards (+3.29 EPA)
Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Penalty (3rd & 10) (+2.86 EPA)
Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Max Johnson — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.73 EPA)
Q1 · Minnesota Golden Gophers · Marcus Major rushes for 8 yards (4th & 1) (+2.56 EPA)

Key takeaways

North Carolina Tar Heels controlled the final (19–17) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Conner Harrell (North Carolina) — 34.0 yds.
EPA edge: Minnesota at -0.162 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 Minnesota Golden Gophers?

North Carolina Tar Heels 19, Minnesota Golden Gophers 17 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won North Carolina Tar Heels vs Minnesota Golden Gophers?

North Carolina Tar Heels won with a final score of 19–17.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401628448.

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

Conner Harrell (North Carolina) led passers with 34.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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