Total Yards
North Carolina742
Wake Forest606
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Wake Forest at North Carolina
Nov 14, 2020 • Completed
Season 2020RegularWeek 11
Away
Wake Forest
ACC
Final Score
53 - 59
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North Carolina
ACC
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Passing Yards
North Carolina550
Wake Forest429
Rushing Yards
North Carolina192
Wake Forest177
Turnovers
North Carolina1
Wake Forest0
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature61°F
Wind3 mph E
Humidity
51%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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North Carolina31:12
Wake Forest28:48
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Game Story
North Carolina holds off Wake Forest 59-53
North Carolina defeated Wake Forest 59-53 in Week 11 of the 2020 regular slate, finishing with a 742-606 edge in total yards, and scoring 6 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
North Carolina set the terms early in a game that finished 59-53. Sam Hartman pass complete to Jaquarii Roberson for 40 yds for a TD, (Nick Sciba KICK) came with {'seconds': 6, 'minutes': 2} left in the first quarter, giving Wake Forest the first major swing.
North Carolina's box score carried the story: 742 total yards, 192 rushing yards, and 550 passing yards. Wake Forest finished with 606 total yards, including 177 on the ground and 429 through the air.
North Carolina converted 7-14 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-0, North Carolina led 24-35 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Sam Howell pass complete to Dazz Newsome for 75 yds for a TD, (Grayson Atkins KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Sam Hartman pass complete to Jaquarii Roberson for 40 yds for a TD, (Nick Sciba KICK) (Wake Forest led 14-10 over North Carolina).
Rushing Touchdown
Kenneth Walker III run for 1 yd for a TD, (Nick Sciba KICK) (Wake Forest led 7-0 over North Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Sam Howell pass complete to Dazz Newsome for 75 yds for a TD, (Grayson Atkins KICK) (North Carolina led 7-7 over Wake Forest).
Passing Touchdown
Sam Howell pass complete to Dyami Brown for 23 yds for a TD (Grayson Atkins KICK) (North Carolina led 17-14 over Wake Forest).
Field Goal Good
Grayson Atkins 26 yd FG GOOD (North Carolina led 10-7 over Wake Forest).
Passing Touchdown
Sam Hartman pass complete to Donavon Greene for 17 yds for a TD (Nick Sciba KICK) (Wake Forest led 21-17 over North Carolina).
Stat Callouts
Final score
59-53
North Carolina defeated Wake Forest.
Total yards
742-606
North Carolina held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
192
North Carolina averaged 5.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
550
North Carolina averaged 12.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-14
North Carolina's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
9-18
Wake Forest's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | North Carolina | Wake Forest |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 742 | 606 |
| Passing Yards | 550 | 429 |
| Rushing Yards | 192 | 177 |
| First Downs | 30 | 30 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-14 | 9-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-58 | 4-20 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 32-45 | 29-45 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 46 |
| Passing TDs | 6 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 11 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 31:12 | 28:48 |