Total Yards
North Carolina401
Louisville705
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Game Center
Louisville at North Carolina
Sep 9, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 2
Away
Louisville
ACC
Final Score
47 - 35
LNC
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North Carolina
ACC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
North Carolina384
Louisville393
Rushing Yards
North Carolina17
Louisville312
Turnovers
North Carolina0
Louisville0
Game Conditions
Temperature72°F
Wind10 mph NE
Humidity
55%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
North Carolina vs Louisville box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
North Carolina24:04
Louisville35:56
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Louisville beats North Carolina 47-35
Louisville defeated North Carolina 47-35 in Week 2 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 705-401 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Louisville set the terms early in a game that finished 47-35. Blanton Creque 37 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 9, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving Louisville the first major swing.
Louisville's box score carried the story: 705 total yards, 312 rushing yards, and 393 passing yards. North Carolina finished with 401 total yards, including 17 on the ground and 384 through the air.
Louisville converted 9-15 on third down, went 1-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-0, Louisville led 20-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Blanton Creque kickoff for 59 yds , Anthony Ratliff-Williams return for 94 yds for a TD, (Freeman Jones KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Blanton Creque 37 yd FG GOOD (Louisville led 3-0 over North Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Lamar Jackson pass complete to Dez Fitzpatrick for 9 yds for a TD, (Blanton Creque KICK) (Louisville led 10-7 over North Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Chazz Surratt pass complete to Brandon Fritts for 1 yd for a TD, (Freeman Jones KICK) (North Carolina led 7-3 over Louisville).
Field Goal Good
Blanton Creque 19 yd FG GOOD (Louisville led 13-7 over North Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Chazz Surratt pass complete to Brandon Fritts for 5 yds for a TD, (Freeman Jones KICK) (North Carolina led 14-13 over Louisville).
Passing Touchdown
Lamar Jackson pass complete to Jaylen Smith for 75 yds for a TD, (Blanton Creque KICK) (Louisville led 20-14 over North Carolina).
Stat Callouts
Final score
47-35
Louisville defeated North Carolina.
Total yards
705-401
Louisville held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
312
Louisville averaged 7.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
393
Louisville averaged 10.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
9-15
Louisville's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-10
North Carolina's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | North Carolina | Louisville |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 401 | 705 |
| Passing Yards | 384 | 393 |
| Rushing Yards | 17 | 312 |
| First Downs | 20 | 35 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 3-10 | 9-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-3 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-50 | 6-61 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 29-38 | 25-39 |
| Rushing Attempts | 23 | 44 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 11 |
| Possession Time | 24:04 | 35:56 |