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North Carolina Central Eagles vs. North Carolina Tar Heels: 2024 Week 3 Recap

Heels defeat Eagles 45–10 in Week 3

Omarion Hampton paced the box score as Heels closed out a 10–45 Week 3 finish.

North Carolina Central Eagles 10 1-2
Final 10–45
North Carolina Tar Heels 45 3-1 Winner
Winner
North Carolina Tar Heels
Final score
10–45
Halftime
North Carolina Central Eagles 24–0 North Carolina Tar Heels
Top passer
Quest Powell
FantasyHQ MVP
Omarion Hampton

Top CFB performers · Eagles

  • Quest Powell 4.0 yds · -0.11 EPA/play -0.1 EPA
  • Omarion Hampton 210.0 yds · 3 TD +13.7 EPA
  • J'Mari Taylor 50.0 yds · 1 TD -6.3 EPA

Top CFB performers · Heels

  • Quest Powell 4.0 yds · -0.11 EPA/play -0.1 EPA
  • Omarion Hampton 210.0 yds · 3 TD +13.7 EPA
  • J'Mari Taylor 50.0 yds · 1 TD -6.3 EPA
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Quick answer

North Carolina Tar Heels defeated North Carolina Central Eagles 45–10 in Week 3, 2024. Final score: North Carolina Central Eagles 10, North Carolina Tar Heels 45.

Game summary

North Carolina Tar Heels dominated North Carolina Central Eagles 45–10 in Week 3 of the 2024 season.

  • Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 9 plays.
  • Passing leader: Quest Powell (North Carolina Central) — 4.0 pass yds, -0.11 EPA/play.
  • Rushing leader: Omarion Hampton — 210.0 yds, 3 TD.
  • Receiving leader: John Copenhaver — 6 rec, 60.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: North Carolina (+0.215/play) vs North Carolina Central (-0.308/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
North Carolina Central Eagles630010
North Carolina Tar Heels01502445

Scoring Map

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

NCCUNorth Carolina Central Eagles
UNCNorth Carolina Tar Heels

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. North Carolina Central
    Q1TD
    JTJ'Mari Taylor

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-0

    J'Mari Taylor rushes 5 yards for a touchdown

  2. North Carolina
    Q2TD
    OHOmarion Hampton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-6

    Omarion Hampton rushes 11 yards for a touchdown

  3. North Carolina
    Q2TD
    OHOmarion Hampton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    6-12

    Omarion Hampton rushes 2 yards for a touchdown

  4. North Carolina
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 19
    Score
    6-15

    Field goal good from 36 yards

  5. North Carolina Central
    Q2FG

    Points+3

    Yard line
    OPP 18
    Score
    9-15

    Field goal good from 35 yards

  6. North Carolina
    Q4TD
    JCJohn Copenhaver

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-21

    Jacolby Criswell pass to John Copenhaver for a touchdown (23 yards)

  7. North Carolina
    Q4TD
    OHOmarion Hampton

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-27

    Omarion Hampton rushes 4 yards for a touchdown

  8. North Carolina
    Q4TD
    DGDavion Gause

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-33

    Davion Gause rushes 1 yard for a touchdown

  9. North Carolina
    Q4TD
    CFCharleston French

    Points+6

    Yard line
    OPP EZ
    Score
    9-39

    Charleston French rushes 45 yards for a touchdown

Stars of the game

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

Passing

  • Quest Powell (North Carolina Central) — 4.0 yds · -0.11 EPA/play -0.11 EPA
  • Walker Harris (North Carolina Central) — 76.0 yds · -0.03 EPA/play -0.51 EPA
  • Jacolby Criswell (North Carolina) — 175.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.03 EPA/play -0.82 EPA

Rushing

  • Omarion Hampton (North Carolina) — 210.0 yds · 3 TD +0.55 EPA
  • J'Mari Taylor (North Carolina Central) — 50.0 yds · 1 TD -0.30 EPA
  • Davion Gause (North Carolina) — 43.0 yds · 1 TD +0.09 EPA

Receiving

  • John Copenhaver (North Carolina) — 6 rec · 60.0 yds +0.75 EPA
  • Chance Peterson (North Carolina Central) — 5 rec · 60.0 yds +0.95 EPA
  • Bryson Nesbit (North Carolina) — 3 rec · 42.0 yds +0.92 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

PlayerTeamAttCmp%YdsTDEPA/playTotal EPA
Quest PowellNorth Carolina Central1100.0%40-0.11-0.11
Walker HarrisNorth Carolina Central1741.2%760-0.03-0.51
Jacolby CriswellNorth Carolina2462.5%1751-0.03-0.82
Conner HarrellNorth Carolina633.3%220-0.68-4.05
Javion MartinNorth Carolina Central520.0%-10-1.41-7.05

Team EPA comparison

StatNorth Carolina CentralNorth Carolina
Plays5971
EPA / play-0.308+0.215
Total EPA-18.15+15.27
Success rate28.8%56.3%
Pass EPA / play-0.334-0.162
Rush EPA / play-0.291+0.491
Yards172531

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

QtrOffensePlaysYardsEPAResult
Q1North Carolina Central1267+4.06Rush TD
Q1North Carolina521-0.68Punt
Q1North Carolina Central513-3.07Punt
Q1North Carolina730+0.48Rush TD
Q2North Carolina Central32-3.24Punt
Q2North Carolina1067+5.08Rush TD
Q2North Carolina Central43-3.42Punt
Q2North Carolina665+0.89Field goal
Q2North Carolina Central1339+0.22Field goal
Q3North Carolina940-2.70Ended
Q3North Carolina Central39-2.29Punt
Q3North Carolina523-1.03Punt
Q3North Carolina Central34-2.26Punt
Q3North Carolina847-4.03Ended
Q3North Carolina Central516-1.64Punt
Q3North Carolina576+5.43Pass TD

Biggest EPA swings

  1. Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Charleston French rushes 45 yards for a touchdown (+5.3 EPA)
  2. Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Jacolby Criswell pass to Christian Hamilton for 29 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.85 EPA)
  3. Q1 · North Carolina Central Eagles · Walker Harris pass to Chance Peterson for 34 yards (3rd & 11) (+3.37 EPA)
  4. Q2 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Omarion Hampton rushes for 53 yards (3rd & 1) (+3.03 EPA)
  5. Q2 · North Carolina Central Eagles · Walker Harris pass to Joaquin Davis for 11 yards (1st & 10) (+2.9 EPA)
  6. Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Jacolby Criswell — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.65 EPA)
  7. Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Jacolby Criswell pass to John Copenhaver for 16 yards (3rd & 6) (+2.62 EPA)
  8. Q4 · North Carolina Central Eagles · Javion Martin pass intercepted (-2.58 EPA)

Key takeaways

  • North Carolina Tar Heels controlled the final (45–10) in Week 3.
  • Passing edge: Quest Powell (North Carolina Central) — 4.0 yds.
  • EPA edge: North Carolina at 0.215 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 Central Eagles vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

North Carolina Central Eagles 10, North Carolina Tar Heels 45 in Week 3 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won North Carolina Central Eagles vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

North Carolina Tar Heels won with a final score of 10–45.

Where can I find the North Carolina Central Eagles vs North Carolina Tar Heels box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401635545.

Who led North Carolina Central Eagles vs North Carolina Tar Heels in passing?

Quest Powell (North Carolina Central) led passers with 4.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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

Season records after this game

North Carolina Central Eagles

Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L

North Carolina Tar Heels

Entered 2-1 Now 3-1 W

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