Total Yards
North Carolina654
Western Carolina433
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Western Carolina at North Carolina
Nov 17, 2018 • Completed
Season 2018RegularWeek 12
Away
Western Carolina
Road profile
Final Score
26 - 49
WCNC
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North Carolina
ACC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
North Carolina358
Western Carolina300
Rushing Yards
North Carolina296
Western Carolina133
Turnovers
North Carolina3
Western Carolina2
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature58°F
Wind0 mph NE
Humidity
45%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
North Carolina vs Western Carolina box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
North Carolina32:46
Western Carolina27:14
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
North Carolina pulls away from Western Carolina 49-26
North Carolina defeated Western Carolina 49-26 in Week 12 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 654-433 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
North Carolina set the terms early in a game that finished 49-26. Javonte Williams run for 1 yd for a TD (Freeman Jones KICK) came with {'seconds': 58, 'minutes': 6} left in the first quarter, giving North Carolina the first major swing.
North Carolina's box score carried the story: 654 total yards, 296 rushing yards, and 358 passing yards. Western Carolina finished with 433 total yards, including 133 on the ground and 300 through the air.
North Carolina converted 5-11 on third down, went 0-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-2, North Carolina led 35-16 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Nathan Elliott pass complete to Rontavius Groves for 54 yds for a TD (Freeman Jones KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Javonte Williams run for 1 yd for a TD (Freeman Jones KICK) (North Carolina led 14-7 over Western Carolina).
Rushing Touchdown
Tyrie Adams run for 1 yd for a TD (Will Horton KICK) (Western Carolina led 7-0 over North Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Nathan Elliott pass complete to Thomas Jackson for 17 yds for a TD (Freeman Jones KICK) (North Carolina led 7-7 over Western Carolina).
Rushing Touchdown
Jordon Brown run for 22 yds for a TD (Freeman Jones KICK) (North Carolina led 21-7 over Western Carolina).
Field Goal Good
Will Horton 45 yd FG GOOD (Western Carolina led 13-21 over North Carolina).
Field Goal Good
Will Horton 43 yd FG GOOD (Western Carolina led 10-21 over North Carolina).
Stat Callouts
Final score
49-26
North Carolina defeated Western Carolina.
Total yards
654-433
North Carolina held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
296
North Carolina averaged 5.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
358
North Carolina averaged 12.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-11
North Carolina's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-13
Western Carolina's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | North Carolina | Western Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 654 | 433 |
| Passing Yards | 358 | 300 |
| Rushing Yards | 296 | 133 |
| First Downs | 30 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-11 | 4-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-85 | 7-50 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 20-28 | 19-36 |
| Rushing Attempts | 50 | 34 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 14 |
| Possession Time | 32:46 | 27:14 |