Total Yards
North Carolina403
Rutgers362
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2006)
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Rutgers at North Carolina
Sep 2, 2006 • Completed
Season 2006RegularWeek 1
Away
Rutgers
Big Ten
Final Score
21 - 16
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North Carolina
ACC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
North Carolina242
Rutgers158
Rushing Yards
North Carolina169
Rutgers217
Turnovers
North Carolina3
Rutgers1
Game Conditions
Temperature84°F
Wind6 mph N
Humidity
48%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
North Carolina vs Rutgers box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
North Carolina16:36
Rutgers20:04
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Rutgers holds off North Carolina 21-16
Rutgers finished ahead of North Carolina 21-16 on Sep 2, 2006. The result came in week 1 of the 2006 season.
Rutgers finished ahead of North Carolina 21-16 on Sep 2, 2006. The result came in week 1 of the 2006 season.
Rutgers built the decisive edge with a 5-point margin, turning the box score into a one-possession finish.
The statistical profile was led by total yards: Rutgers 362; North Carolina 403. Another key split was passing yards: Rutgers 158; North Carolina 242.
Stat Callouts
Total yards
Rutgers 362; North Carolina 403
Passing yards
Rutgers 158; North Carolina 242
Rushing yards
Rutgers 217; North Carolina 169
Turnovers
Rutgers 1; North Carolina 3
First downs
Rutgers 22; North Carolina 25
Possession time
Rutgers 20:04; North Carolina 16:36
Third downs
Rutgers 8-13; North Carolina 8-13
Completions-attempts
Rutgers 14-20; North Carolina 24-36
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | North Carolina | Rutgers |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 403 | 362 |
| Passing Yards | 242 | 158 |
| Rushing Yards | 169 | 217 |
| First Downs | 25 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-13 | 8-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-60 | 7-41 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-36 | 14-20 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 41 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 16:36 | 20:04 |