Stanford Cardinal vs. North Carolina Tar Heels: 2025 Week 11 Recap

Quick answer

North Carolina Tar Heels defeated Stanford Cardinal 20–15 in Week 11, 2025. Final score: Stanford Cardinal 15, North Carolina Tar Heels 20.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Stanford Cardinal	0	3	0	12	15
North Carolina Tar Heels	3	0	6	9	20

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Gio Lopez (North Carolina) — 75.0 yds · 2 TD · +4.50 EPA/play +9.00 EPA
• ) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 E.Brown (Stanford) — 151.0 yds · +0.38 EPA/play +6.80 EPA
• Elijah Brown (Stanford) — 24.0 yds · 1 TD · +4.35 EPA/play +4.35 EPA

Rushing

• Cole Tabb (Stanford) — 1.0 yds · 1 TD +0.45 EPA

Receiving

• Jordan Shipp (North Carolina) — 1 rec · 55.0 yds +4.99 EPA
• CJ Williams (Stanford) — 1 rec · 24.0 yds +4.35 EPA
• #0 C.High caught at 43 (Stanford) — 1 rec · 23.0 yds +3.31 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Gio Lopez	North Carolina	2	100.0%	75	2	+4.50	+9.00
) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 E.Brown	Stanford	18	72.2%	151	0	+0.38	+6.80
Elijah Brown	Stanford	1	100.0%	24	1	+4.35	+4.35
) No Huddle-Shotgun #7 G.Lopez	North Carolina	4	75.0%	20	0	-0.02	-0.08
Shotgun #7 G.Lopez	North Carolina	21	61.9%	92	0	-0.07	-1.46
No Huddle-Shotgun #2 E.Brown	Stanford	2	0.0%	-18	0	-1.20	-2.39

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Stanford	North Carolina
Plays	73	52
EPA / play	+0.053	-0.083
Total EPA	+3.85	-4.30
Success rate	42.5%	23.1%
Pass EPA / play	+0.032	+0.276
Rush EPA / play	+0.093	-0.470
Yards	340	254

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Stanford	5	0	-2.03	Ended
Q1	North Carolina	3	8	-3.48	Punt
Q1	Stanford	2	11	+1.58	Ended
Q1	North Carolina	2	0	-1.90	Field goal
Q1	Stanford	11	46	+3.86	Punt
Q1	North Carolina	4	9	-1.47	Punt
Q2	Stanford	3	2	-2.51	Ended
Q2	North Carolina	6	21	-2.04	Fumble
Q2	Stanford	3	7	-2.31	Missed FG
Q2	North Carolina	3	9	-1.06	Punt
Q2	Stanford	15	49	+0.19	Field goal
Q3	North Carolina	12	86	+7.50	Pass TD
Q3	Stanford	4	25	-2.02	Punt
Q3	North Carolina	7	21	-1.56	Punt
Q3	Stanford	3	18	-4.06	Interception
Q3	North Carolina	3	16	-1.52	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Gio Lopez pass to Jordan Shipp for a touchdown (55 yards) (+4.99 EPA)
2. Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Punt (-4.88 EPA)
3. Q4 · Stanford Cardinal · Elijah Brown pass to CJ Williams for a touchdown (24 yards) (+4.35 EPA)
4. Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Gio Lopez pass to Davion Gause for a touchdown (20 yards) (+4.02 EPA)
5. Q1 · Stanford Cardinal · Fumble (+3.9 EPA)
6. Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Shotgun #7 G.Lopez pass to #37 D.Gause caught at 40 for 18 yards (3rd & 12) (+3.57 EPA)
7. Q2 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Fumble (-3.46 EPA)
8. Q4 · Stanford Cardinal · ) No Huddle-Shotgun #2 E.Brown pass to #0 C.High caught at 43 for 23 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.31 EPA)

Key takeaways

• North Carolina Tar Heels controlled the final (20–15) in Week 11.
• Passing edge: Gio Lopez (North Carolina) — 75.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Stanford at 0.053 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 Stanford Cardinal vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

Stanford Cardinal 15, North Carolina Tar Heels 20 in Week 11 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Stanford Cardinal vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

North Carolina Tar Heels won with a final score of 15–20.

Where can I find the Stanford Cardinal vs North Carolina Tar Heels box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401754588.

Who led Stanford Cardinal vs North Carolina Tar Heels in passing?

Gio Lopez (North Carolina) led passers with 75.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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