North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Duke Blue Devils: 2024 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

Duke Blue Devils defeated North Carolina Tar Heels 21–20 in Week 5, 2024. Final score: North Carolina Tar Heels 20, Duke Blue Devils 21.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Carolina Tar Heels	9	6	3	0	20
Duke Blue Devils	0	0	6	12	21

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jacolby Criswell (North Carolina) — 251.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.01 EPA/play +0.35 EPA
• Maalik Murphy (Duke) — 194.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.16 EPA/play -5.72 EPA

Rushing

• Star Thomas (Duke) — 156.0 yds · 1 TD +0.14 EPA
• Omarion Hampton (North Carolina) — 103.0 yds -0.16 EPA
• Peyton Jones (Duke) — 43.0 yds · 1 TD +0.54 EPA

Receiving

• J.J. Jones (North Carolina) — 5 rec · 89.0 yds +1.73 EPA
• Bryson Nesbit (North Carolina) — 5 rec · 33.0 yds +0.89 EPA
• Jordan Moore (Duke) — 4 rec · 80.0 yds +2.19 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jacolby Criswell	North Carolina	41	51.2%	251	2	+0.01	+0.35
Maalik Murphy	Duke	36	41.7%	194	1	-0.16	-5.72

Team EPA comparison

Stat	North Carolina	Duke
Plays	79	74
EPA / play	-0.039	-0.012
Total EPA	-3.07	-0.87
Success rate	39.2%	40.5%
Pass EPA / play	+0.009	-0.159
Rush EPA / play	-0.090	+0.127
Yards	412	391

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Duke	3	6	-2.48	Punt
Q1	North Carolina	3	9	-0.89	Punt
Q1	Duke	3	7	-1.89	Punt
Q1	North Carolina	5	33	-1.04	Field goal
Q1	Duke	3	-3	-3.54	Punt
Q1	North Carolina	10	62	+4.98	Pass TD
Q1	Duke	4	21	-1.72	Punt
Q1	North Carolina	8	34	-0.27	Punt
Q1	Duke	6	21	-1.73	Punt
Q2	North Carolina	4	12	-1.69	Punt
Q2	Duke	3	5	-2.78	Punt
Q2	North Carolina	9	66	+4.55	Pass TD
Q2	Duke	12	42	-0.36	Missed FG
Q2	North Carolina	3	4	-0.73	Punt
Q2	Duke	3	-2	-0.84	Ended
Q3	North Carolina	12	77	-0.70	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Jacolby Criswell pass to J.J. Jones for a touchdown (24 yards) (+4.64 EPA)
2. Q3 · Duke Blue Devils · Maalik Murphy pass to Star Thomas for a touchdown (29 yards) (+4.5 EPA)
3. Q2 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Jacolby Criswell pass to Omarion Hampton for 37 yards (2nd & 11) (+3.45 EPA)
4. Q2 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Jacolby Criswell pass to Bryson Nesbit for a touchdown (10 yards) (+3.29 EPA)
5. Q3 · Duke Blue Devils · Maalik Murphy pass to Jordan Moore for 43 yards (1st & 10) (+3.26 EPA)
6. Q4 · Duke Blue Devils · Peyton Jones rushes 20 yards for a touchdown (+3.13 EPA)
7. Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Jacolby Criswell pass to J.J. Jones for 38 yards (2nd & 9) (+2.95 EPA)
8. Q4 · Duke Blue Devils · Maalik Murphy — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-2.75 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Duke Blue Devils controlled the final (21–20) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Jacolby Criswell (North Carolina) — 251.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Duke at -0.012 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 Tar Heels vs Duke Blue Devils?

North Carolina Tar Heels 20, Duke Blue Devils 21 in Week 5 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won North Carolina Tar Heels vs Duke Blue Devils?

Duke Blue Devils won with a final score of 20–21.

Where can I find the North Carolina Tar Heels vs Duke Blue Devils box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401635562.

Who led North Carolina Tar Heels vs Duke Blue Devils in passing?

Jacolby Criswell (North Carolina) led passers with 251.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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