North Carolina Tar Heels 19–42 NC State Wolfpack: Final Score & Recap | Week 14, 2025

Quick answer

NC State Wolfpack defeated North Carolina Tar Heels 42–19 in Week 14, 2025. Final score: North Carolina Tar Heels 19, NC State Wolfpack 42.

Game summary

NC State Wolfpack rolled past North Carolina Tar Heels 42–19 in Week 14 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 8 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 10 plays.
Passing leader: Shotgun #7 G.Lopez (North Carolina) — 70.0 pass yds, +0.90 EPA/play.
Receiving leader: #9 T.Anderson caught at 05 — 1 rec, 29.0 yds.
EPA edge: North Carolina (+0.187/play) vs NC State (+0.176/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Carolina Tar Heels	0	9	3	6	19
NC State Wolfpack	12	12	0	12	42

Scoring Map

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

UNCNorth Carolina Tar Heels

OPP EZ

+3OPP 32

+3OPP 12

OPP EZ

NCSUNC State Wolfpack

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Scoring timeline

10 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

NC State
Q1TD
#W#6 W.Grimes caught at 15
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-6
#6 W.Grimes caught at 15 catch for a touchdown (15 yards)
NC State
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-12
Rushing touchdown
North Carolina
Q2TD
#J#1 J.Shipp caught at 00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-12
#1 J.Shipp caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (20 yards)
NC State
Q2TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-18
Rushing touchdown
North Carolina
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 32
Score
9-18
Field goal good from 49 yards
NC State
Q2TD
#J#7 J.Joly caught at 01
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-24
#7 J.Joly caught at 01 catch for a touchdown (1 yard)
North Carolina
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 12
Score
12-24
Field goal good from 29 yards
NC State
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-30
Rushing touchdown
NC State
Q4TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
12-36
Rushing touchdown
North Carolina
Q4TD
#J#80 J.Owens caught at 00
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-36
#80 J.Owens caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (4 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Shotgun #7 G.Lopez (North Carolina) — 70.0 yds · +0.90 EPA/play +10.75 EPA
) No Huddle-Shotgun #7 G.Lopez (North Carolina) — 17.0 yds · +0.26 EPA/play +1.30 EPA
Shotgun #10 A.Newkirk (North Carolina) — 9.0 yds · +0.97 EPA/play +0.97 EPA

Receiving

#9 T.Anderson caught at 05 (NC State) — 1 rec · 29.0 yds +3.63 EPA
#5 N.Rogers caught at 22 (NC State) — 1 rec · 24.0 yds +0.66 EPA
#1 J.Shipp caught at 00 (North Carolina) — 1 rec · 20.0 yds +3.18 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	EPA/play	Total EPA
Shotgun #7 G.Lopez	North Carolina	12	66.7%	70	+0.90	+10.75
) No Huddle-Shotgun #7 G.Lopez	North Carolina	5	40.0%	17	+0.26	+1.30
Shotgun #10 A.Newkirk	North Carolina	1	100.0%	9	+0.97	+0.97
No Huddle-Shotgun #11 C.Bailey	NC State	25	72.0%	162	+0.00	+0.05
Shotgun #11 C.Bailey	NC State	4	25.0%	19	-0.14	-0.57
o Huddle-Shotgun #10 A.Newkirk	North Carolina	3	33.3%	10	-0.28	-0.83

Team EPA comparison

Stat	North Carolina	NC State
Plays	60	72
EPA / play	+0.187	+0.176
Total EPA	+11.21	+12.64
Success rate	38.3%	51.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.185	+0.084
Rush EPA / play	+0.190	+0.249
Yards	265	390

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	NC State	11	60	-0.79	Pass TD
Q1	North Carolina	3	8	+3.41	Punt
Q1	NC State	12	61	+4.92	Rush TD
Q1	North Carolina	9	70	+6.55	Pass TD
Q2	NC State	11	75	+5.50	Rush TD
Q2	North Carolina	10	35	+0.79	Field goal
Q2	NC State	11	75	+5.85	Pass TD
Q2	North Carolina	1	-1	-0.24	Ended
Q3	North Carolina	4	3	+0.32	Ended
Q3	NC State	3	5	-2.65	Ended
Q3	North Carolina	3	5	-3.21	Punt
Q3	NC State	3	3	-2.97	Punt
Q3	North Carolina	11	63	+1.35	Field goal
Q3	NC State	8	50	+4.77	Rush TD
Q4	North Carolina	8	17	-4.17	Fumble
Q4	NC State	9	46	+0.07	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Rush (3rd & 3) (-4.74 EPA)
Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Fumble (-4.33 EPA)
Q2 · NC State Wolfpack · No Huddle-Shotgun #11 C.Bailey pass to #9 T.Anderson caught at 05 for 29 yards (1st & 10) (+3.63 EPA)
Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Rush (3rd & 8) (+3.33 EPA)
Q2 · North Carolina Tar Heels · #1 J.Shipp caught at 00 catch for a touchdown (20 yards) (+3.18 EPA)
Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Rush (1st & 10) (+3.14 EPA)
Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · ) No Huddle-Shotgun #7 G.Lopez pass to #1 J.Shipp caught at 21 for 7 yards (2nd & 6) (+2.85 EPA)
Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Kickoff (+2.77 EPA)

Key takeaways

NC State Wolfpack controlled the final (42–19) in Week 14.
Passing edge: Shotgun #7 G.Lopez (North Carolina) — 70.0 yds.
EPA edge: North Carolina at 0.187 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 NC State Wolfpack?

North Carolina Tar Heels 19, NC State Wolfpack 42 in Week 14 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won North Carolina Tar Heels vs NC State Wolfpack?

NC State Wolfpack won with a final score of 19–42.

Where can I find the North Carolina Tar Heels vs NC State Wolfpack box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401754612.

Who led North Carolina Tar Heels vs NC State Wolfpack in passing?

Shotgun #7 G.Lopez (North Carolina) led passers with 70.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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