North Carolina Tar Heels 20–3 Charlotte Saints: Final Score & Recap | Week 2, 2025

Quick answer

North Carolina Tar Heels defeated Charlotte Saints 20–3 in Week 2, 2025. Final score: North Carolina Tar Heels 20, Charlotte Saints 3.

Game summary

North Carolina Tar Heels rolled past Charlotte Saints 20–3 in Week 2 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 2 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 5 plays.
Passing leader: Grayson Loftis (Charlotte) — 144.0 pass yds, -0.11 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: CJ Stokes — 7.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Javen Nicholas — 11 rec, 137.0 yds.
EPA edge: North Carolina (-0.070/play) vs Charlotte (-0.260/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Carolina Tar Heels	9	6	0	3	20
Charlotte Saints	0	3	0	0	3

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 22

OPP EZ

+3OPP 16

COLLECharlotte Saints

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Scoring timeline

5 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

North Carolina
Q1TD
CCChris Culliver
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Gio Lopez pass to Chris Culliver for a touchdown (51 yards)
North Carolina
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 32
Score
9-0
Field goal good from 49 yards
Charlotte
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 22
Score
9-3
Field goal good from 39 yards
North Carolina
Q2TD
DGDavion Gause
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-3
Davion Gause rushes 12 yards for a touchdown
North Carolina
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 16
Score
18-3
Field goal good from 33 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Grayson Loftis (Charlotte) — 144.0 yds · -0.11 EPA/play -1.47 EPA
Conner Harrell (Charlotte) — 159.0 yds · -0.10 EPA/play -2.86 EPA
Gio Lopez (North Carolina) — 164.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.12 EPA/play -3.01 EPA

Rushing

CJ Stokes (Charlotte) — 7.0 yds -0.81 EPA
Demon June (North Carolina) — 52.0 yds +0.03 EPA
Gio Lopez (North Carolina) — 44.0 yds +0.23 EPA

Receiving

Javen Nicholas (Charlotte) — 11 rec · 137.0 yds +0.68 EPA
Javarius Green (North Carolina) — 3 rec · 31.0 yds -0.96 EPA
E. Jai Mason (Charlotte) — 4 rec · 27.0 yds -0.43 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Grayson Loftis	Charlotte	13	61.5%	144	0	-0.11	-1.47
Conner Harrell	Charlotte	30	56.7%	159	0	-0.10	-2.86
Gio Lopez	North Carolina	25	68.0%	164	1	-0.12	-3.01

Team EPA comparison

Stat	North Carolina	Charlotte
Plays	57	70
EPA / play	-0.070	-0.260
Total EPA	-4.01	-18.23
Success rate	38.6%	32.9%
Pass EPA / play	-0.120	-0.101
Rush EPA / play	-0.031	-0.515
Yards	309	325

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	North Carolina	3	75	+6.16	Pass TD
Q1	Charlotte	3	8	-1.90	Punt
Q1	North Carolina	6	34	-0.66	Field goal
Q1	Charlotte	3	-5	-3.63	Punt
Q1	North Carolina	5	9	-8.83	Ended
Q1	Charlotte	3	2	-3.48	Punt
Q1	North Carolina	3	20	+1.47	Punt
Q1	Charlotte	10	60	+1.51	Field goal
Q2	North Carolina	6	49	+0.67	Punt
Q2	Charlotte	10	71	+1.10	Missed FG
Q2	North Carolina	10	61	+5.38	Rush TD
Q2	Charlotte	1	-1	0.00	Ended
Q3	Charlotte	10	55	-0.39	Ended
Q3	North Carolina	3	-2	-3.37	Punt
Q3	Charlotte	3	-21	-5.09	Punt
Q3	North Carolina	3	8	-2.01	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Charlotte Saints · Grayson Loftis pass intercepted (-5.6 EPA)
Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Punt (-4.52 EPA)
Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Gio Lopez pass to Chris Culliver for a touchdown (51 yards) (+4.12 EPA)
Q2 · Charlotte Saints · Field goal missed (-4.12 EPA)
Q2 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Davion Gause rushes 12 yards for a touchdown (+4.12 EPA)
Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Gio Lopez to Javarius Green — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.85 EPA)
Q2 · Charlotte Saints · Conner Harrell pass to Javen Nicholas for 28 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.75 EPA)
Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Gio Lopez to Javarius Green — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.29 EPA)

Key takeaways

North Carolina Tar Heels controlled the final (20–3) in Week 2.
Passing edge: Grayson Loftis (Charlotte) — 144.0 yds.
EPA edge: North Carolina at -0.07 EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of North Carolina Tar Heels vs Charlotte Saints?

North Carolina Tar Heels 20, Charlotte Saints 3 in Week 2 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won North Carolina Tar Heels vs Charlotte Saints?

North Carolina Tar Heels won with a final score of 20–3.

Where can I find the North Carolina Tar Heels vs Charlotte Saints box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401754527.

Who led North Carolina Tar Heels vs Charlotte Saints in passing?

Grayson Loftis (Charlotte) led passers with 144.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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