Total Yards
North Carolina356
The Citadel371
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2016)
Game Center
The Citadel at North Carolina
Nov 19, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 12
Away
The Citadel
Road profile
Final Score
7 - 41
TCNC
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North Carolina
ACC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
North Carolina193
The Citadel27
Rushing Yards
North Carolina163
The Citadel344
Turnovers
North Carolina0
The Citadel4
Game Conditions
Temperature73°F
Wind15 mph W
Humidity
39%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
North Carolina vs The Citadel box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
North Carolina17:35
The Citadel42:25
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
North Carolina pulls away from The Citadel 41-7
North Carolina defeated The Citadel 41-7 in Week 12 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 356-371 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
North Carolina set the terms early in a game that finished 41-7. Mitch Trubisky pass complete to Ryan Switzer for 72 yds for a TD, (Nick Weiler KICK) came with {'seconds': 15, 'minutes': 1} left in the first quarter, giving North Carolina the first major swing.
North Carolina's box score carried the story: 356 total yards, 163 rushing yards, and 193 passing yards. The Citadel finished with 371 total yards, including 344 on the ground and 27 through the air.
North Carolina converted 1-8 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-4, North Carolina led 31-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Mitch Trubisky pass complete to Ryan Switzer for 72 yds for a TD, (Nick Weiler KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Mitch Trubisky pass complete to Ryan Switzer for 72 yds for a TD, (Nick Weiler KICK) (North Carolina led 14-0 over The Citadel).
Passing Touchdown
Mitch Trubisky pass complete to Brandon Fritts for 19 yds for a TD, (Nick Weiler KICK) (North Carolina led 7-0 over The Citadel).
Passing Touchdown
Mitch Trubisky pass complete to T.J. Logan for 23 yds for a TD, (Nick Weiler KICK) (North Carolina led 21-0 over The Citadel).
Field Goal Good
Nick Weiler 23 yd FG GOOD (North Carolina led 31-0 over The Citadel).
Interception Return Touchdown
Dominique Allen pass intercepted for a TD Dominquie Green return for 58 yds for a TD, (Nick Weiler KICK) (The Citadel led 0-28 over North Carolina).
Kickoff Return Touchdown
Jacob Godek kickoff for 65 yds , T.J. Logan return for 100 yds for a TD, (Nick Weiler KICK) (The Citadel led 0-38 over North Carolina).
Stat Callouts
Final score
41-7
North Carolina defeated The Citadel.
Total yards
356-371
North Carolina held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
163
North Carolina averaged 6.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
193
North Carolina averaged 9.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
1-8
North Carolina's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-17
The Citadel's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | North Carolina | The Citadel |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 356 | 371 |
| Passing Yards | 193 | 27 |
| Rushing Yards | 163 | 344 |
| First Downs | 15 | 21 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 1-8 | 8-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-61 | 4-34 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 12-21 | 3-8 |
| Rushing Attempts | 26 | 72 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 11 | 1 |
| Possession Time | 17:35 | 42:25 |