UConn Huskies vs. North Carolina Tar Heels: 2024 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

UConn Huskies defeated North Carolina Tar Heels 27–14 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: UConn Huskies 27, North Carolina Tar Heels 14.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
UConn Huskies	9	12	3	0	27
North Carolina Tar Heels	6	0	0	6	14

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Caleb Hood (North Carolina) — 17.0 yds · 1 TD · +3.69 EPA/play +3.69 EPA
• Joe Fagnano (UConn) — 138.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.05 EPA/play +1.29 EPA
• Jacolby Criswell (North Carolina) — 7.0 yds · +0.72 EPA/play +0.72 EPA

Rushing

• Cam Edwards (UConn) — 74.0 yds · 1 TD +0.09 EPA
• Mel Brown (UConn) — 96.0 yds +0.38 EPA
• Caleb Hood (North Carolina) — 78.0 yds +0.23 EPA

Receiving

• Skyler Bell (UConn) — 3 rec · 77.0 yds +0.51 EPA
• TJ Sheffield (UConn) — 5 rec · 31.0 yds +0.07 EPA
• John Copenhaver (North Carolina) — 4 rec · 44.0 yds +0.05 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Caleb Hood	North Carolina	1	100.0%	17	1	+3.69	+3.69
Joe Fagnano	UConn	25	64.0%	138	2	+0.05	+1.29
Jacolby Criswell	North Carolina	1	100.0%	7	0	+0.72	+0.72
Nick Evers	UConn	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.24	-1.23
Michael Merdinger	North Carolina	16	56.2%	57	0	-0.79	-12.62

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UConn	North Carolina
Plays	70	42
EPA / play	+0.004	-0.326
Total EPA	+0.31	-13.68
Success rate	44.3%	33.3%
Pass EPA / play	+0.002	-0.456
Rush EPA / play	+0.006	-0.228
Yards	361	209

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	UConn	7	61	+1.24	Field goal
Q1	North Carolina	3	7	-2.26	Punt
Q1	UConn	5	15	-2.47	Punt
Q1	North Carolina	3	6	-2.18	Punt
Q1	UConn	2	51	+3.76	Pass TD
Q1	North Carolina	0	0	—	Touchdown
Q1	UConn	11	64	+4.71	Pass TD
Q2	North Carolina	3	-13	-4.18	Punt
Q2	UConn	3	1	-2.81	Punt
Q2	North Carolina	3	14	-0.63	Punt
Q2	UConn	14	51	+3.75	Rush TD
Q2	North Carolina	3	34	-1.79	Interception
Q2	UConn	1	-2	-1.06	Ended
Q3	North Carolina	5	21	-3.65	Ended
Q3	UConn	10	40	-0.78	Field goal
Q3	North Carolina	3	-1	-3.06	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Kickoff (+6.47 EPA)
2. Q2 · UConn Huskies · Cam Edwards rushes 2 yards for a touchdown (+4.12 EPA)
3. Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Caleb Hood pass to John Copenhaver for a touchdown (17 yards) (+3.69 EPA)
4. Q1 · UConn Huskies · Mel Brown rushes for 47 yards (1st & 10) (+3.37 EPA)
5. Q1 · UConn Huskies · Joe Fagnano pass to TJ Sheffield for 17 yards (3rd & 9) (+3.33 EPA)
6. Q1 · UConn Huskies · Joe Fagnano pass to Skyler Bell for a touchdown (38 yards) (+3.01 EPA)
7. Q2 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Michael Merdinger pass intercepted (-2.92 EPA)
8. Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Michael Merdinger rushes for 1 yard (4th & 2) (-2.55 EPA)

Key takeaways

• UConn Huskies controlled the final (27–14) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Caleb Hood (North Carolina) — 17.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: UConn at 0.004 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 UConn Huskies vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

UConn Huskies 27, North Carolina Tar Heels 14 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won UConn Huskies vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

UConn Huskies won with a final score of 27–14.

Where can I find the UConn Huskies vs North Carolina Tar Heels box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401677094.

Who led UConn Huskies vs North Carolina Tar Heels in passing?

Caleb Hood (North Carolina) led passers with 17.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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