North Carolina Tar Heels vs. UCF Knights: 2025 Week 4 Recap

Quick answer

UCF Knights defeated North Carolina Tar Heels 34–9 in Week 4, 2025. Final score: North Carolina Tar Heels 9, UCF Knights 34.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Carolina Tar Heels	0	3	6	0	9
UCF Knights	9	9	6	6	34

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Tayven Jackson (UCF) — 243.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.37 EPA/play +11.70 EPA
• Max Johnson (North Carolina) — 52.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.10 EPA/play +1.73 EPA
• Gio Lopez (North Carolina) — 79.0 yds · -0.91 EPA/play -14.56 EPA

Rushing

• Myles Montgomery (UCF) — 31.0 yds · 1 TD -0.19 EPA
• Demon June (North Carolina) — 50.0 yds +0.04 EPA
• Tayven Jackson (UCF) — 56.0 yds · 1 TD +0.84 EPA

Receiving

• Dylan Wade (UCF) — 5 rec · 47.0 yds -0.03 EPA
• Duane Thomas Jr. (UCF) — 5 rec · 35.0 yds +0.34 EPA
• Jake Johnson (North Carolina) — 3 rec · 23.0 yds +1.24 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tayven Jackson	UCF	32	78.1%	243	1	+0.37	+11.70
Max Johnson	North Carolina	18	55.6%	52	1	+0.10	+1.73
Gio Lopez	North Carolina	16	68.8%	79	0	-0.91	-14.56

Team EPA comparison

Stat	North Carolina	UCF
Plays	57	64
EPA / play	-0.189	+0.324
Total EPA	-10.75	+20.73
Success rate	35.1%	48.4%
Pass EPA / play	-0.377	+0.366
Rush EPA / play	+0.090	+0.282
Yards	212	372

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	UCF	13	80	+6.94	Rush TD
Q1	North Carolina	4	18	-4.90	Interception
Q1	UCF	3	5	-2.45	Field goal
Q1	North Carolina	3	-8	-3.77	Punt
Q1	UCF	13	52	-0.07	Field goal
Q2	North Carolina	10	65	-4.61	Interception
Q2	UCF	3	13	-0.03	Punt
Q2	North Carolina	6	34	-0.13	Field goal
Q2	UCF	5	53	+5.19	Pass TD
Q2	North Carolina	1	-2	0.00	Ended
Q3	North Carolina	3	7	-2.11	Punt
Q3	UCF	6	64	+4.16	Rush TD
Q3	North Carolina	19	80	+8.08	Pass TD
Q3	UCF	3	8	-0.94	Punt
Q3	North Carolina	7	19	-2.52	Punt
Q4	UCF	17	99	+7.93	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Gio Lopez pass intercepted (-8.2 EPA)
2. Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Gio Lopez pass intercepted (-6.08 EPA)
3. Q2 · UCF Knights · Tayven Jackson pass to Kylan Fox for a touchdown (17 yards) (+4.26 EPA)
4. Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Max Johnson pass to Jake Johnson for 6 yards (4th & 5) (+4.05 EPA)
5. Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Max Johnson pass to Jake Johnson for 11 yards (4th & 2) (+3.74 EPA)
6. Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Gio Lopez sacked for a loss of 15 yards (3rd & 3) (-3.33 EPA)
7. Q1 · UCF Knights · Tayven Jackson pass to Marcus Burke for 20 yards (3rd & 5) (+3.18 EPA)
8. Q4 · UCF Knights · Tayven Jackson pass to Jaden Nixon for 14 yards (4th & 4) (+2.98 EPA)

Key takeaways

• UCF Knights controlled the final (34–9) in Week 4.
• Passing edge: Tayven Jackson (UCF) — 243.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: UCF at 0.324 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 UCF Knights?

North Carolina Tar Heels 9, UCF Knights 34 in Week 4 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won North Carolina Tar Heels vs UCF Knights?

UCF Knights won with a final score of 9–34.

Where can I find the North Carolina Tar Heels vs UCF Knights box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401754640.

Who led North Carolina Tar Heels vs UCF Knights in passing?

Tayven Jackson (UCF) led passers with 243.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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