TCU Horned Frogs 48–14 North Carolina Tar Heels: Final Score & Recap | Week 1, 2025

Quick answer

TCU Horned Frogs defeated North Carolina Tar Heels 48–14 in Week 1, 2025. Final score: TCU Horned Frogs 48, North Carolina Tar Heels 14.

Game summary

TCU Horned Frogs dominated North Carolina Tar Heels 48–14 in Week 1 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Max Johnson (North Carolina) — 103.0 pass yds, 1 TD, +0.75 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Kevorian Barnes — 113.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Jordan Dwyer — 9 rec, 136.0 yds.
EPA edge: TCU (+0.137/play) vs North Carolina (-0.213/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
TCU Horned Frogs	6	6	12	6	48
North Carolina Tar Heels	6	6	6	0	14

Scoring Map

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

TCUTCU Horned Frogs

+3OPP 15

+3OPP 16

UNCNorth Carolina Tar Heels

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

North Carolina
Q1TD
CHCaleb Hood
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
Caleb Hood rushes 8 yards for a touchdown
TCU
Q1TD
JDJordan Dwyer
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-6
Josh Hoover pass to Jordan Dwyer for a touchdown (27 yards)
TCU
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 15
Score
9-6
Field goal good from 32 yards
North Carolina
Q2TD
GLGio Lopez
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-12
Gio Lopez — Interception returned for a touchdown
TCU
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 16
Score
12-12
Field goal good from 33 yards
TCU
Q3TD
KBKevorian Barnes
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-12
Kevorian Barnes rushes 75 yards for a touchdown
TCU
Q3TD
TBTrent Battle
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-12
Trent Battle rushes 28 yards for a touchdown
North Carolina
Q3TD
JJJake Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-18
Max Johnson pass to Jake Johnson for a touchdown (2 yards)
TCU
Q4TD
DRDJ Rogers
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-18
Josh Hoover pass to DJ Rogers for a touchdown (4 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Max Johnson (North Carolina) — 103.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.75 EPA/play +8.22 EPA
Josh Hoover (TCU) — 284.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.19 EPA/play +6.86 EPA
Ken Seals (TCU) — 0.0 yds · -1.27 EPA/play -1.27 EPA

Rushing

Kevorian Barnes (TCU) — 113.0 yds · 1 TD +0.43 EPA
Caleb Hood (North Carolina) — 31.0 yds · 1 TD +0.03 EPA
Nate Palmer (TCU) — 61.0 yds -0.12 EPA

Receiving

Jordan Dwyer (TCU) — 9 rec · 136.0 yds +1.05 EPA
Jordan Shipp (North Carolina) — 4 rec · 84.0 yds +1.14 EPA
DJ Rogers (TCU) — 5 rec · 43.0 yds +0.81 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Max Johnson	North Carolina	11	81.8%	103	1	+0.75	+8.22
Josh Hoover	TCU	36	75.0%	284	2	+0.19	+6.86
Ken Seals	TCU	1	0.0%	0	0	-1.27	-1.27
Gio Lopez	North Carolina	12	33.3%	123	0	-0.67	-8.01

Team EPA comparison

Stat	TCU	North Carolina
Plays	72	49
EPA / play	+0.137	-0.213
Total EPA	+9.86	-10.42
Success rate	58.3%	30.6%
Pass EPA / play	+0.151	+0.009
Rush EPA / play	+0.122	-0.408
Yards	542	289

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	North Carolina	7	83	+6.91	Rush TD
Q1	TCU	4	15	-2.13	Punt
Q1	North Carolina	3	-6	-3.85	Punt
Q1	TCU	6	43	+2.75	Pass TD
Q1	North Carolina	3	0	-3.23	Punt
Q1	TCU	13	75	+1.72	Field goal
Q2	North Carolina	3	1	-2.56	Punt
Q2	TCU	10	51	-2.39	Interception
Q2	North Carolina	3	31	-7.51	Touchdown
Q2	North Carolina	5	19	-0.54	Punt
Q2	TCU	8	63	-0.76	Field goal
Q3	TCU	1	75	+5.33	Rush TD
Q3	North Carolina	3	5	-2.61	Punt
Q3	TCU	9	95	+6.63	Rush TD
Q3	North Carolina	15	133	+9.71	Pass TD
Q3	TCU	3	2	-2.24	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q2 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Gio Lopez — Interception returned for a touchdown (-7.08 EPA)
Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Fumble (-5.93 EPA)
Q3 · TCU Horned Frogs · Kevorian Barnes rushes 75 yards for a touchdown (+5.33 EPA)
Q2 · TCU Horned Frogs · Josh Hoover pass intercepted (-3.77 EPA)
Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Max Johnson pass to Javarius Green for 39 yards (1st & 10) (+3.27 EPA)
Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Davion Gause rushes for 3 yards (4th & 2) (+3.16 EPA)
Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Max Johnson pass to Jordan Shipp for 16 yards (3rd & 8) (+3.16 EPA)
Q4 · TCU Horned Frogs · Nate Palmer rushes for 11 yards (2nd & 5) (-3.05 EPA)

Key takeaways

TCU Horned Frogs controlled the final (48–14) in Week 1.
Passing edge: Max Johnson (North Carolina) — 103.0 yds, 1 TD.
EPA edge: TCU at 0.137 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 TCU Horned Frogs vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

TCU Horned Frogs 48, North Carolina Tar Heels 14 in Week 1 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won TCU Horned Frogs vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

TCU Horned Frogs won with a final score of 48–14.

Where can I find the TCU Horned Frogs vs North Carolina Tar Heels box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401754523.

Who led TCU Horned Frogs vs North Carolina Tar Heels in passing?

Max Johnson (North Carolina) led passers with 103.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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