Wake Forest Demon Deacons 24–31 North Carolina Tar Heels: Final Score & Recap | Week 12, 2024

Quick answer

North Carolina Tar Heels defeated Wake Forest Demon Deacons 31–24 in Week 12, 2024. Final score: Wake Forest Demon Deacons 24, North Carolina Tar Heels 31.

Game summary

North Carolina Tar Heels beat Wake Forest Demon Deacons 31–24 in Week 12 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 6 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 8 plays.
Passing leader: Michael Kern (Wake Forest) — 170.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.01 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Omarion Hampton — 241.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Donavon Greene — 5 rec, 58.0 yds.
EPA edge: North Carolina (-0.002/play) vs Wake Forest (-0.036/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Wake Forest Demon Deacons	3	0	12	6	24
North Carolina Tar Heels	0	9	6	6	31

Scoring Map

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

WAKEWake Forest Demon Deacons

+3OPP 16

UNCNorth Carolina Tar Heels

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Scoring timeline

8 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Wake Forest
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 16
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 33 yards
North Carolina
Q2TD
JCJacolby Criswell
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
3-6
Jacolby Criswell rushes 4 yards for a touchdown
North Carolina
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 7
Score
3-9
Field goal good from 24 yards
Wake Forest
Q3TD
DCDemond Claiborne
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-9
Demond Claiborne rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
North Carolina
Q3TD
JJJ.J. Jones
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-15
Jacolby Criswell pass to J.J. Jones for a touchdown (15 yards)
Wake Forest
Q3TD
DCDemond Claiborne
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-15
Demond Claiborne rushes 7 yards for a touchdown
North Carolina
Q4TD
OHOmarion Hampton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-21
Omarion Hampton rushes 6 yards for a touchdown
Wake Forest
Q4TD
TMTaylor Morin
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-21
Michael Kern pass to Taylor Morin for a touchdown (16 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Michael Kern (Wake Forest) — 170.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.01 EPA/play +0.15 EPA
Hank Bachmeier (Wake Forest) — 66.0 yds · -0.24 EPA/play -3.68 EPA
Jacolby Criswell (North Carolina) — 130.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.31 EPA/play -8.02 EPA

Rushing

Omarion Hampton (North Carolina) — 241.0 yds · 1 TD +0.36 EPA
Demond Claiborne (Wake Forest) — 95.0 yds · 2 TD +0.17 EPA
Davion Gause (North Carolina) — 19.0 yds -0.05 EPA

Receiving

Donavon Greene (Wake Forest) — 5 rec · 58.0 yds +0.37 EPA
Taylor Morin (Wake Forest) — 4 rec · 70.0 yds +0.53 EPA
Kobe Paysour (North Carolina) — 1 rec · 4.0 yds -0.95 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Michael Kern	Wake Forest	23	60.9%	170	1	+0.01	+0.15
Hank Bachmeier	Wake Forest	15	66.7%	66	0	-0.24	-3.68
Jacolby Criswell	North Carolina	26	50.0%	130	1	-0.31	-8.02

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Wake Forest	North Carolina
Plays	68	73
EPA / play	-0.036	-0.002
Total EPA	-2.46	-0.11
Success rate	38.2%	47.9%
Pass EPA / play	-0.093	-0.309
Rush EPA / play	+0.036	+0.168
Yards	358	384

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	North Carolina	2	7	-0.48	Punt
Q1	Wake Forest	3	7	-2.57	Punt
Q1	North Carolina	12	63	+1.94	Missed FG
Q1	Wake Forest	8	46	+0.23	Field goal
Q1	North Carolina	11	70	+5.56	Rush TD
Q2	Wake Forest	3	6	-2.04	Punt
Q2	North Carolina	8	24	-1.35	Punt
Q2	Wake Forest	12	63	-0.29	Ended
Q2	North Carolina	6	76	+2.78	Field goal
Q2	Wake Forest	1	-1	0.00	Ended
Q3	Wake Forest	7	60	+5.49	Rush TD
Q3	North Carolina	6	75	+6.08	Pass TD
Q3	Wake Forest	4	18	-0.39	Ended
Q3	Wake Forest	5	15	-2.26	Punt
Q3	North Carolina	2	-8	-6.21	Fumble
Q3	Wake Forest	1	7	+1.89	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Fumble (-4.87 EPA)
Q3 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Michael Kern pass intercepted (-4.86 EPA)
Q4 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Fumble (-4.39 EPA)
Q4 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Michael Kern pass to Taylor Morin for a touchdown (16 yards) (+3.88 EPA)
Q4 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Michael Kern pass to Horatio Fields for 12 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.85 EPA)
Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · John Copenhaver rushes for 6 yards (4th & 4) (+3.71 EPA)
Q4 · Wake Forest Demon Deacons · Penalty (1st & 1) (-3.27 EPA)
Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Fumble (-3.13 EPA)

Key takeaways

North Carolina Tar Heels controlled the final (31–24) in Week 12.
Passing edge: Michael Kern (Wake Forest) — 170.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: North Carolina at -0.002 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 Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

Wake Forest Demon Deacons 24, North Carolina Tar Heels 31 in Week 12 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

North Carolina Tar Heels won with a final score of 24–31.

Where can I find the Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs North Carolina Tar Heels box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401635583.

Who led Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs North Carolina Tar Heels in passing?

Michael Kern (Wake Forest) led passers with 170.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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