NC State Wolfpack 35–30 North Carolina Tar Heels: Final Score & Recap | Week 14, 2024

Quick answer

NC State Wolfpack defeated North Carolina Tar Heels 35–30 in Week 14, 2024. Final score: NC State Wolfpack 35, North Carolina Tar Heels 30.

Game summary

NC State Wolfpack edged North Carolina Tar Heels 35–30 in Week 14 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 12 plays.
Passing leader: CJ Bailey (NC State) — 245.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +0.13 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Omarion Hampton — 152.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Nate McCollum — 4 rec, 31.0 yds.
EPA edge: NC State (+0.140/play) vs North Carolina (+0.027/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
NC State Wolfpack	6	0	6	21	35
North Carolina Tar Heels	0	6	12	9	30

Scoring Map

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

NCSUNC State Wolfpack

+3OPP 24

+3OPP 23

+3

+3OPP 11

UNCNorth Carolina Tar Heels

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Scoring timeline

12 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

NC State
Q1TD
HSHollywood Smothers
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Hollywood Smothers rushes 2 yards for a touchdown
North Carolina
Q2TD
JJJ.J. Jones
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Jacolby Criswell pass to J.J. Jones for a touchdown (17 yards)
NC State
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 24
Score
9-6
Field goal good from 41 yards
North Carolina
Q3TD
OHOmarion Hampton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
Omarion Hampton rushes 75 yards for a touchdown
NC State
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 23
Score
12-12
Field goal good from 40 yards
North Carolina
Q3TD
CCChris Culliver
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-18
Jacolby Criswell pass to Chris Culliver for a touchdown (50 yards)
NC State
Q4TD
DDDante Daniels
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-18
CJ Bailey pass to Dante Daniels for a touchdown (14 yards)
North Carolina
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 8
Score
18-21
Field goal good from 25 yards
NC State
Q4TD
KCKevin Concepcion
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-21
CJ Bailey pass to Kevin Concepcion for a touchdown (13 yards)
NC State
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 11
Score
27-21
Field goal good from 28 yards
North Carolina
Q4TD
OHOmarion Hampton
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-27
Jacolby Criswell pass to Omarion Hampton for a touchdown (47 yards)
NC State
Q4TD
HSHollywood Smothers
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
33-27
Hollywood Smothers rushes 2 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

CJ Bailey (NC State) — 245.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.13 EPA/play +3.07 EPA
Jacolby Criswell (North Carolina) — 263.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.01 EPA/play +0.20 EPA
Caleb Hood (North Carolina) — 2.0 yds · -0.56 EPA/play -0.56 EPA

Rushing

Omarion Hampton (North Carolina) — 152.0 yds · 1 TD -0.00 EPA
Hollywood Smothers (NC State) — 83.0 yds · 2 TD +0.31 EPA
CJ Bailey (NC State) — 66.0 yds +0.29 EPA

Receiving

Nate McCollum (North Carolina) — 4 rec · 31.0 yds +0.03 EPA
John Copenhaver (North Carolina) — 2 rec · 32.0 yds -0.04 EPA
J.J. Jones (North Carolina) — 3 rec · 30.0 yds +0.05 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
CJ Bailey	NC State	23	60.9%	245	2	+0.13	+3.07
Jacolby Criswell	North Carolina	36	47.2%	263	3	+0.01	+0.20
Caleb Hood	North Carolina	1	100.0%	2	0	-0.56	-0.56
Kevin Concepcion	NC State	1	0.0%	-7	0	-1.38	-1.38

Team EPA comparison

Stat	NC State	North Carolina
Plays	65	62
EPA / play	+0.140	+0.027
Total EPA	+9.09	+1.65
Success rate	53.8%	30.6%
Pass EPA / play	+0.070	-0.010
Rush EPA / play	+0.181	+0.081
Yards	475	439

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	NC State	3	5	-2.62	Punt
Q1	North Carolina	3	0	-3.65	Punt
Q1	NC State	8	42	-0.10	Punt
Q1	North Carolina	3	4	-2.36	Punt
Q1	NC State	5	24	-3.03	Interception
Q1	North Carolina	3	-9	-5.65	Fumble
Q1	NC State	1	2	+0.58	Rush TD
Q1	North Carolina	3	13	-1.52	Punt
Q1	NC State	4	10	-2.49	Punt
Q2	North Carolina	12	60	-0.04	Pass TD
Q2	NC State	5	14	-1.50	Punt
Q2	North Carolina	12	62	+0.54	Missed FG
Q2	NC State	2	7	-0.81	Ended
Q3	North Carolina	3	-1	-3.39	Punt
Q3	NC State	7	36	-0.68	Field goal
Q3	North Carolina	1	75	+6.27	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Omarion Hampton rushes 75 yards for a touchdown (+6.27 EPA)
Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Jacolby Criswell pass to Omarion Hampton for a touchdown (47 yards) (+5.17 EPA)
Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Penalty (1st & 10) (+4.69 EPA)
Q1 · NC State Wolfpack · CJ Bailey pass intercepted (-4.18 EPA)
Q2 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Jacolby Criswell pass to J.J. Jones for a touchdown (17 yards) (+4.14 EPA)
Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Jacolby Criswell pass to Nate McCollum for 18 yards (3rd & 17) (+3.88 EPA)
Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Jacolby Criswell pass to Chris Culliver for a touchdown (50 yards) (+3.82 EPA)
Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Fumble (-3.68 EPA)

Key takeaways

NC State Wolfpack controlled the final (35–30) in Week 14.
Passing edge: CJ Bailey (NC State) — 245.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: NC State at 0.14 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 NC State Wolfpack vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

NC State Wolfpack 35, North Carolina Tar Heels 30 in Week 14 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won NC State Wolfpack vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

NC State Wolfpack won with a final score of 35–30.

Where can I find the NC State Wolfpack vs North Carolina Tar Heels box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401635624.

Who led NC State Wolfpack vs North Carolina Tar Heels in passing?

CJ Bailey (NC State) led passers with 245.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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