Total Yards
California279
North Carolina308
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North Carolina at California
Sep 1, 2018 • Completed
Season 2018RegularWeek 1
Away
North Carolina
ACC
Final Score
17 - 24
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California
ACC
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Passing Yards
California119
North Carolina144
Rushing Yards
California160
North Carolina164
Turnovers
California0
North Carolina4
Game Conditions
ConditionClear
Temperature71°F
Wind12 mph W
Humidity
58%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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California35:57
North Carolina24:03
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
California holds off North Carolina 24-17
California defeated North Carolina 24-17 in Week 1 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 279-308 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
California set the terms early in a game that finished 24-17. Patrick Laird run for 3 yds for a TD (Greg Thomas KICK) came with {'seconds': 40, 'minutes': 2} left in the first quarter, giving California the first major swing.
California's box score carried the story: 279 total yards, 160 rushing yards, and 119 passing yards. North Carolina finished with 308 total yards, including 164 on the ground and 144 through the air.
California converted 4-17 on third down, went 2-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-4, California led 17-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Greg Thomas 35 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Patrick Laird run for 3 yds for a TD (Greg Thomas KICK) (California led 7-0 over North Carolina).
Interception Return Touchdown
Nathan Elliott pass intercepted for a TD Cameron Goode return for 38 yds for a TD (Greg Thomas KICK) (North Carolina led 0-14 over California).
Field Goal Good
Greg Thomas 35 yd FG GOOD (California led 17-0 over North Carolina).
Field Goal Good
Freeman Jones 43 yd FG GOOD (North Carolina led 3-17 over California).
Passing Touchdown
Chase Garbers pass complete to Patrick Laird for 4 yds for a TD (Greg Thomas KICK) (California led 24-3 over North Carolina).
Rushing Touchdown
Antonio Williams run for 3 yds for a TD (Freeman Jones KICK) (North Carolina led 10-24 over California).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-17
California defeated North Carolina.
Total yards
279-308
California held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
160
California averaged 3.3 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
119
California averaged 3.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-17
California's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-17
North Carolina's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | California | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 279 | 308 |
| Passing Yards | 119 | 144 |
| Rushing Yards | 160 | 164 |
| First Downs | 19 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-17 | 4-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 3-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-35 | 13-143 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 4 |
| Completions / Attempts | 16-32 | 15-35 |
| Rushing Attempts | 49 | 38 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 35:57 | 24:03 |