Total Yards
North Carolina607
Georgia State271
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2021)
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Georgia State at North Carolina
Sep 11, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 2
Away
Georgia State
Sun Belt
Final Score
17 - 59
GSNC
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North Carolina
ACC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
North Carolina406
Georgia State90
Rushing Yards
North Carolina201
Georgia State181
Turnovers
North Carolina1
Georgia State1
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature72°F
Wind5 mph S
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
North Carolina vs Georgia State box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
North Carolina29:43
Georgia State30:17
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
North Carolina routs Georgia State 59-17
North Carolina defeated Georgia State 59-17 in Week 2 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 607-271 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
North Carolina set the terms early in a game that finished 59-17. Sam Howell pass complete to Antoine Green for 57 yds for a TD, (Grayson Atkins KICK) came with {'seconds': 55, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving North Carolina the first major swing.
North Carolina's box score carried the story: 607 total yards, 201 rushing yards, and 406 passing yards. Georgia State finished with 271 total yards, including 181 on the ground and 90 through the air.
North Carolina converted 5-10 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, North Carolina led 24-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Sam Howell run for 62 yds for a TD, (Grayson Atkins KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Sam Howell pass complete to Antoine Green for 57 yds for a TD, (Grayson Atkins KICK) (North Carolina led 14-0 over Georgia State).
Rushing Touchdown
Sam Howell run for 22 yds for a TD, (Grayson Atkins KICK) (North Carolina led 7-0 over Georgia State).
Field Goal Good
Noel Ruiz 37 yd FG GOOD (Georgia State led 3-14 over North Carolina).
Field Goal Good
Grayson Atkins 29 yd FG GOOD (North Carolina led 24-10 over Georgia State).
Passing Touchdown
Sam Howell pass complete to Emery Simmons for 30 yds for a TD, (Grayson Atkins KICK) (North Carolina led 21-3 over Georgia State).
Rushing Touchdown
Cornelious Brown IV run for 4 yds for a TD, (Noel Ruiz KICK) (Georgia State led 10-21 over North Carolina).
Stat Callouts
Final score
59-17
North Carolina defeated Georgia State.
Total yards
607-271
North Carolina held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
201
North Carolina averaged 5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
406
North Carolina averaged 13.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-10
North Carolina's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-17
Georgia State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | North Carolina | Georgia State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 607 | 271 |
| Passing Yards | 406 | 90 |
| Rushing Yards | 201 | 181 |
| First Downs | 28 | 16 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-10 | 5-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 2-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-35 | 5-39 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 23-31 | 14-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 45 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 11 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 29:43 | 30:17 |