Duke Blue Devils vs. North Carolina Tar Heels: 2025 Week 13 Recap

Quick answer

Duke Blue Devils defeated North Carolina Tar Heels 32–25 in Week 13, 2025. Final score: Duke Blue Devils 32, North Carolina Tar Heels 25.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Duke Blue Devils	6	9	6	6	32
North Carolina Tar Heels	6	3	6	6	25

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Shotgun #7 G.Lopez (North Carolina) — 146.0 yds · +0.44 EPA/play +10.64 EPA
• No Huddle-Shotgun #10 D.Mensah (Duke) — 118.0 yds · +0.08 EPA/play +1.81 EPA
• Shotgun #10 D.Mensah (Duke) — 43.0 yds · +0.21 EPA/play +1.47 EPA

Receiving

• #1 J.Shipp caught at DU (North Carolina) — 5 rec · 74.0 yds +1.99 EPA
• #8 K.Paysour caught at DU (North Carolina) — 4 rec · 45.0 yds +1.36 EPA
• #7 Q.Brown caught at DU (Duke) — 2 rec · 23.0 yds +1.77 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Shotgun #7 G.Lopez	North Carolina	24	66.7%	146	0	+0.44	+10.64
No Huddle-Shotgun #10 D.Mensah	Duke	24	62.5%	118	0	+0.08	+1.81
Shotgun #10 D.Mensah	Duke	7	57.1%	43	0	+0.21	+1.47
#7 G.Lopez	North Carolina	1	100.0%	7	0	+0.68	+0.68
#10 D.Mensah	Duke	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.47	-0.46
) No Huddle-Shotgun #7 G.Lopez	North Carolina	4	75.0%	12	0	-0.16	-0.65

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Duke	North Carolina
Plays	77	52
EPA / play	+0.052	+0.297
Total EPA	+4.03	+15.47
Success rate	41.6%	51.9%
Pass EPA / play	+0.029	+0.447
Rush EPA / play	+0.071	+0.094
Yards	350	305

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	North Carolina	13	75	+8.06	Rush TD
Q1	Duke	10	53	+4.29	Rush TD
Q1	North Carolina	3	1	-3.10	Punt
Q1	Duke	13	63	+1.85	Pass TD
Q2	North Carolina	3	6	-2.03	Punt
Q2	Duke	13	68	-0.02	Field goal
Q2	North Carolina	7	49	+0.75	Field goal
Q2	Duke	9	35	+1.49	Ended
Q3	Duke	3	1	+0.33	Rush TD
Q3	North Carolina	10	90	+7.51	Pass TD
Q3	Duke	5	30	-1.42	Punt
Q3	North Carolina	9	91	+8.40	Rush TD
Q4	Duke	10	37	-3.31	Ended
Q4	North Carolina	3	-13	-3.58	Punt
Q4	Duke	11	68	+5.74	Rush TD
Q4	North Carolina	4	6	-0.54	Ended

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Duke Blue Devils · Rush (4th & 3) (+5.36 EPA)
2. Q1 · Duke Blue Devils · No Huddle-Shotgun #10 D.Mensah pass to #85 J.Hasley caught at 34 for 27 yards (4th & 3) (+4.63 EPA)
3. Q4 · Duke Blue Devils · No Huddle-Shotgun #7 Q.Brown sacked for a loss of 11 yards (4th & 1) (-4.1 EPA)
4. Q3 · Duke Blue Devils · Rush (4th & 7) (+3.87 EPA)
5. Q3 · Duke Blue Devils · Punt (-3.6 EPA)
6. Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Shotgun #7 G.Lopez pass to #1 J.Shipp caught at DU for 22 yards (3rd & 6) (+3.59 EPA)
7. Q4 · Duke Blue Devils · Rush (2nd & 8) (-3.56 EPA)
8. Q1 · Duke Blue Devils · Rush (4th & 1) (+3.37 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Duke Blue Devils controlled the final (32–25) in Week 13.
• Passing edge: Shotgun #7 G.Lopez (North Carolina) — 146.0 yds.
• EPA edge: North Carolina at 0.297 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 Duke Blue Devils vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

Duke Blue Devils 32, North Carolina Tar Heels 25 in Week 13 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Duke Blue Devils vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

Duke Blue Devils won with a final score of 32–25.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401754600.

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

Shotgun #7 G.Lopez (North Carolina) led passers with 146.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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