Total Yards
Duke396
North Carolina407
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North Carolina at Duke
Sep 28, 2024 • Completed
Season 2024RegularWeek 5
Away
North Carolina
ACC
Final Score
20 - 21
NCD
Home
Duke
ACC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Duke209
North Carolina251
Rushing Yards
Duke187
North Carolina156
Turnovers
Duke1
North Carolina1
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature85°F
Wind9 mph S
Humidity
51%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Duke vs North Carolina box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Duke25:54
North Carolina34:06
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Duke edges North Carolina 21-20
Duke defeated North Carolina 21-20 in Week 5 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 396-407 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Duke set the terms early in a game that finished 21-20. Jacolby Criswell pass complete to J.J. Jones for 24 yds for a TD (Noah Burnette KICK) came with {'seconds': 34, 'minutes': 4} left in the first quarter, giving North Carolina the first major swing.
Duke's box score carried the story: 396 total yards, 187 rushing yards, and 209 passing yards. North Carolina finished with 407 total yards, including 156 on the ground and 251 through the air.
Duke converted 2-14 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Duke led 0-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Maalik Murphy pass complete to Star Thomas for 29 yds for a TD Duke Penalty, Unsportsmanlike Conduct (Que'Sean Brown) to the UNC 0 (Todd Pelino KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Jacolby Criswell pass complete to J.J. Jones for 24 yds for a TD (Noah Burnette KICK) (North Carolina led 10-0 over Duke).
Field Goal Good
Noah Burnette 40 yd FG GOOD (North Carolina led 3-0 over Duke).
Passing Touchdown
Jacolby Criswell pass complete to Bryson Nesbit for 10 yds for a TD (Noah Burnette KICK) (North Carolina led 17-0 over Duke).
Passing Touchdown
Maalik Murphy pass complete to Star Thomas for 29 yds for a TD Duke Penalty, Unsportsmanlike Conduct (Que'Sean Brown) to the UNC 0 (Todd Pelino KICK) (Duke led 7-20 over North Carolina).
Field Goal Good
Noah Burnette 37 yd FG GOOD (North Carolina led 20-0 over Duke).
Rushing Touchdown
Peyton Jones run for 20 yds for a TD (Todd Pelino KICK) (Duke led 21-20 over North Carolina).
Stat Callouts
Final score
21-20
Duke defeated North Carolina.
Total yards
396-407
Duke held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
187
Duke averaged 4.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
209
Duke averaged 6.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
2-14
Duke's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-18
North Carolina's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Duke | North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 396 | 407 |
| Passing Yards | 209 | 251 |
| Rushing Yards | 187 | 156 |
| First Downs | 20 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-14 | 5-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-65 | 10-84 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 15-34 | 21-39 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 40 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 25:54 | 34:06 |