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Charlotte Saints vs. North Carolina Tar Heels: 2024 Week 2 Recap

Heels defeat Saints 38–20 in Week 2

M.Brown paced the box score as Heels closed out a 20–38 Week 2 finish.

Charlotte Saints 20 0-2
Final 20–38
North Carolina Tar Heels 38 2-1 Winner
Winner
North Carolina Tar Heels
Final score
20–38
Halftime
Charlotte Saints 6–18 North Carolina Tar Heels
Top passer
M.Brown
FantasyHQ MVP
M.Brown

Top CFB performers · Saints

  • M.Brown 175.0 yds · +1.69 EPA/play +13.5 EPA
  • pass. Pass incomplete intended 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.8 EPA
  • pass. Pass incomplete intended for. 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.9 EPA

Top CFB performers · Heels

  • C.Harrell 155.0 yds · +0.09 EPA/play +1.5 EPA
  • pass. Pass incomplete intended 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.0 EPA
  • pass. Pass incomplete intended for. 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.0 EPA

Quick answer

North Carolina Tar Heels defeated Charlotte Saints 38–20 in Week 2, 2024. Final score: Charlotte Saints 20, North Carolina Tar Heels 38.

Game summary

North Carolina Tar Heels rolled past Charlotte Saints 38–20 in Week 2 of the 2024 season.

  • Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 10 plays.
  • Passing leader: M.Brown (Charlotte) — 175.0 pass yds, +1.69 EPA/play.
  • Receiving leader: pass. Pass incomplete intended — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: North Carolina (+0.109/play) vs Charlotte (-0.104/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Charlotte Saints336620
North Carolina Tar Heels1269638

Scoring Map

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

COLLECharlotte Saints
UNCNorth Carolina Tar Heels

FantasyHQ CFB Analytics

Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. North Carolina
    Q1TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    0-6

    Rushing touchdown

  2. Charlotte
    Q1FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    3-6

    Field goal is good

  3. North Carolina
    Q1TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    3-12

    Passing touchdown (30 yards)

  4. North Carolina
    Q2TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    3-18

    Rushing touchdown

  5. Charlotte
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 3
    Score
    6-18

    Field goal good from 20 yards

  6. North Carolina
    Q3FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 33
    Score
    6-21

    Field goal is good

  7. North Carolina
    Q3TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-27

    Passing touchdown (58 yards)

  8. Charlotte
    Q3TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    12-27

    Passing touchdown (5 yards)

  9. Charlotte
    Q4TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-27

    Passing touchdown (28 yards)

  10. North Carolina
    Q4TD

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    18-33

    Rushing touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • M.Brown (Charlotte) — 175.0 yds · +1.69 EPA/play +13.48 EPA
  • D.Purdie (Charlotte) — 101.0 yds · +0.51 EPA/play +3.53 EPA
  • C.Harrell (North Carolina) — 155.0 yds · +0.09 EPA/play +1.49 EPA

Receiving

  • pass. Pass incomplete intended (Charlotte) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -1.81 EPA
  • pass. Pass incomplete intended (North Carolina) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.95 EPA
  • pass. Pass incomplete intended for. (Charlotte) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.94 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
M.BrownCharlotte8100.0%1750+1.69+13.48
D.PurdieCharlotte7100.0%1010+0.51+3.53
C.HarrellNorth Carolina1782.4%1550+0.09+1.49
J.CriswellNorth Carolina1100.0%20-1.70-1.70
rrell steps back to pass. PassNorth Carolina90.0%00-0.96-8.64
Brown steps back to pass. PassCharlotte40.0%00-2.38-9.50

Team EPA comparison

StatCharlotteNorth Carolina
Plays5373
EPA / play-0.104+0.109
Total EPA-5.51+7.95
Success rate32.1%45.2%
Pass EPA / play+0.053-0.108
Rush EPA / play-0.343+0.269
Yards363526

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1Charlotte571+3.69Ended
Q1North Carolina575+5.60Rush TD
Q1Charlotte967-4.74Field goal
Q1North Carolina999+8.56Pass TD
Q1Charlotte614-4.58Punt
Q2North Carolina611-0.78Punt
Q2Charlotte431-0.85Punt
Q2North Carolina1580+2.86Rush TD
Q2Charlotte512-2.31Field goal
Q3North Carolina417-2.65Missed FG
Q3Charlotte49-4.59Ended
Q3North Carolina938-4.78Field goal
Q3Charlotte36-2.80Punt
Q3North Carolina598-2.29Pass TD
Q3Charlotte864+4.37Pass TD
Q4North Carolina821-3.10Ended

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q4 · Charlotte Saints · Passing touchdown (28 yards) (+6.77 EPA)
  2. Q1 · Charlotte Saints · Brown steps back to pass. Pass to pass. Pass incomplete intended — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-6.3 EPA)
  3. Q1 · Charlotte Saints · M.Brown completion for 37 yards (4th & 5) (+5.43 EPA)
  4. Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · C.Harrell pass intercepted (-5.42 EPA)
  5. Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Passing touchdown (58 yards) (+4.15 EPA)
  6. Q3 · Charlotte Saints · Penalty (4th & 2) (+4.04 EPA)
  7. Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Rushing touchdown (+3.44 EPA)
  8. Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Passing touchdown (30 yards) (+3.37 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • North Carolina Tar Heels controlled the final (38–20) in Week 2.
  • Passing edge: M.Brown (Charlotte) — 175.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: North Carolina at 0.109 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 Charlotte Saints vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

Charlotte Saints 20, North Carolina Tar Heels 38 in Week 2 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Charlotte Saints vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

North Carolina Tar Heels won with a final score of 20–38.

Where can I find the Charlotte Saints vs North Carolina Tar Heels box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401635537.

Who led Charlotte Saints vs North Carolina Tar Heels in passing?

M.Brown (Charlotte) led passers with 175.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

Charlotte Saints

Entered 0-1 Now 0-2 L

North Carolina Tar Heels

Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W