Total Yards
North Carolina265
Notre Dame487
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Notre Dame at North Carolina
Oct 7, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 6
Away
Notre Dame
FBS Independents
Final Score
33 - 10
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North Carolina
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
North Carolina179
Notre Dame146
Rushing Yards
North Carolina86
Notre Dame341
Turnovers
North Carolina3
Notre Dame2
Game Conditions
Temperature84°F
Wind8 mph SE
Humidity
63%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
North Carolina vs Notre Dame box score comparison chart
Possession Split
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North Carolina23:28
Notre Dame36:32
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Notre Dame pulls away from North Carolina 33-10
Notre Dame defeated North Carolina 33-10 in Week 6 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 487-265 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Notre Dame set the terms early in a game that finished 33-10. Ian Book pass complete to Cameron Smith for 6 yds for a TD, (Justin Yoon KICK) came with {'seconds': 54, 'minutes': 14} left in the quarter 2, giving Notre Dame the first major swing.
Notre Dame's box score carried the story: 487 total yards, 341 rushing yards, and 146 passing yards. North Carolina finished with 265 total yards, including 86 on the ground and 179 through the air.
Notre Dame converted 5-16 on third down, went 3-4 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-3, Notre Dame led 16-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Josh Adams run for 73 yds for a TD, (Justin Yoon KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Ian Book pass complete to Cameron Smith for 6 yds for a TD, (Justin Yoon KICK) (Notre Dame led 7-0 over North Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Chazz Surratt pass complete to Anthony Ratliff-Williams for 25 yds for a TD, (Freeman Jones KICK) (North Carolina led 7-14 over Notre Dame).
Rushing Touchdown
Josh Adams run for 73 yds for a TD, (Justin Yoon KICK) (Notre Dame led 14-0 over North Carolina).
Safety
Team Safety (North Carolina led 7-16 over Notre Dame).
Rushing Touchdown
Deon McIntosh run for 35 yds for a TD, (Justin Yoon KICK) (Notre Dame led 26-7 over North Carolina).
Field Goal Good
Justin Yoon 29 yd FG GOOD (Notre Dame led 19-7 over North Carolina).
Stat Callouts
Final score
33-10
Notre Dame defeated North Carolina.
Total yards
487-265
Notre Dame held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
341
Notre Dame averaged 6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
146
Notre Dame averaged 4.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-16
Notre Dame's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-18
North Carolina's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | North Carolina | Notre Dame |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 265 | 487 |
| Passing Yards | 179 | 146 |
| Rushing Yards | 86 | 341 |
| First Downs | 13 | 27 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-18 | 5-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-1 | 3-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 10-104 | 10-80 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-42 | 17-31 |
| Rushing Attempts | 28 | 57 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 23:28 | 36:32 |