Total Yards
North Carolina440
California469
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California at North Carolina
Sep 2, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 1
Away
California
ACC
Final Score
35 - 30
CNC
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North Carolina
ACC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
North Carolina221
California363
Rushing Yards
North Carolina219
California106
Turnovers
North Carolina3
California2
Game Conditions
Temperature67°F
Wind0 mph
Humidity
97%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
North Carolina vs California box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
North Carolina30:13
California29:47
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
California holds off North Carolina 35-30
California defeated North Carolina 35-30 in Week 1 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 469-440 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
California set the terms early in a game that finished 35-30. Ross Bowers pass complete to Jordan Veasy for 10 yds for a TD, (Matt Anderson KICK) came with {'seconds': 57, 'minutes': 4} left in the first quarter, giving California the first major swing.
California's box score carried the story: 469 total yards, 106 rushing yards, and 363 passing yards. North Carolina finished with 440 total yards, including 219 on the ground and 221 through the air.
California converted 8-18 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-3, California led 14-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Ross Bowers pass complete to Vic Wharton III for 67 yds for a TD, (Matt Anderson KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Ross Bowers pass complete to Jordan Veasy for 10 yds for a TD, (Matt Anderson KICK) (California led 7-0 over North Carolina).
Rushing Touchdown
Michael Carter run for 2 yds for a TD, (Freeman Jones KICK) (North Carolina led 7-7 over California).
Passing Touchdown
Ross Bowers pass complete to Vic Wharton III for 67 yds for a TD, (Matt Anderson KICK) (California led 14-17 over North Carolina).
Rushing Touchdown
Michael Carter run for 9 yds for a TD, (Freeman Jones KICK) (North Carolina led 17-7 over California).
Field Goal Good
Freeman Jones 39 yd FG GOOD (North Carolina led 10-7 over California).
Passing Touchdown
Ross Bowers pass complete to Patrick Laird for 54 yds for a TD, (Matt Anderson KICK) (California led 21-17 over North Carolina).
Stat Callouts
Final score
35-30
California defeated North Carolina.
Total yards
469-440
California held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
106
California averaged 3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
363
California averaged 9.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-18
California's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-16
North Carolina's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | North Carolina | California |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 440 | 469 |
| Passing Yards | 221 | 363 |
| Rushing Yards | 219 | 106 |
| First Downs | 28 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-16 | 8-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-50 | 9-57 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 25-44 | 24-38 |
| Rushing Attempts | 45 | 35 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 30:13 | 29:47 |