Total Yards
Duke467
North Carolina403
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North Carolina at Duke
Nov 11, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 11
Away
North Carolina
ACC
Final Score
27 - 28
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Duke
ACC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Duke240
North Carolina297
Rushing Yards
Duke227
North Carolina106
Turnovers
Duke0
North Carolina2
Game Conditions
Temperature51°F
Wind3 mph S
Humidity
56%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Duke vs North Carolina box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Duke37:39
North Carolina22:21
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Duke edges North Carolina 28-27
Duke defeated North Carolina 28-27 in Week 11 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 467-403 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Duke set the terms early in a game that finished 28-27. Bug Howard 19 Yd pass from Mitch Trubisky (Nick Weiler Kick) came with {'seconds': 59, 'minutes': 3} left in the first quarter, giving North Carolina the first major swing.
Duke's box score carried the story: 467 total yards, 227 rushing yards, and 240 passing yards. North Carolina finished with 403 total yards, including 106 on the ground and 297 through the air.
Duke converted 10-17 on third down, went 0-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Duke led 21-21 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Daniel Jones 8 Yd Run (AJ Reed Kick).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Bug Howard 19 Yd pass from Mitch Trubisky (Nick Weiler Kick) (North Carolina led 14-0 over Duke).
Passing Touchdown
Thomas Jackson 16 Yd pass from Mitch Trubisky (Nick Weiler Kick) (North Carolina led 7-0 over Duke).
Rushing Touchdown
Daniel Jones 8 Yd Run (AJ Reed Kick) (Duke led 7-14 over North Carolina).
Rushing Touchdown
Shaun Wilson 1 Yd Run (AJ Reed Kick) (Duke led 14-14 over North Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Carl Tucker 54 Yd pass from Mitch Trubisky (Nick Weiler Kick) (North Carolina led 21-14 over Duke).
Rushing Touchdown
Daniel Jones 1 Yd Run (AJ Reed Kick) (Duke led 21-21 over North Carolina).
Stat Callouts
Final score
28-27
Duke defeated North Carolina.
Total yards
467-403
Duke held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
227
Duke averaged 4.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
240
Duke averaged 7.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
10-17
Duke's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-10
North Carolina's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Duke | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 467 | 403 |
| Passing Yards | 240 | 297 |
| Rushing Yards | 227 | 106 |
| First Downs | 28 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 10-17 | 4-10 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-60 | 7-65 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-34 | 24-33 |
| Rushing Attempts | 55 | 27 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 37:39 | 22:21 |