Total Yards
North Carolina206
UConn361
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UConn at North Carolina
Dec 28, 2024 • Completed • Neutral Site
Wasabi Fenway Bowl
Season 2024PostseasonWeek 1
Away
UConn
FBS Independents
Final Score
27 - 14
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North Carolina
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
North Carolina110
UConn151
Rushing Yards
North Carolina96
UConn210
Turnovers
North Carolina1
UConn0
Game Conditions
ConditionFog
Temperature39°F
Wind7 mph SW
Humidity
93%
Precipitation
0.03 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
North Carolina vs UConn box score comparison chart
Possession Split
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North Carolina25:10
UConn34:50
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
UConn beats North Carolina 27-14
UConn defeated North Carolina 27-14 in Week 1 of the 2024 postseason slate, finishing with a 361-206 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
UConn set the terms early in a game that finished 27-14. Chris Freeman 32 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 46, 'minutes': 10} left in the first quarter, giving UConn the first major swing.
UConn's box score carried the story: 361 total yards, 210 rushing yards, and 151 passing yards. North Carolina finished with 206 total yards, including 96 on the ground and 110 through the air.
UConn converted 8-16 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-1, UConn led 24-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Chris Freeman kickoff for 60 yds , Chris Culliver return for 95 yds for a TD (Lucas Osada KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Chris Freeman 32 yd FG GOOD (UConn led 3-0 over North Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Joe Fagnano pass complete to Skyler Bell for 38 yds for a TD (Chris Freeman KICK) (UConn led 10-0 over North Carolina).
Kickoff Return Touchdown
Chris Freeman kickoff for 60 yds , Chris Culliver return for 95 yds for a TD (Lucas Osada KICK) (UConn led 10-7 over North Carolina).
Rushing Touchdown
Cam Edwards run for 2 yds for a TD (Chris Freeman KICK) (UConn led 24-7 over North Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Joe Fagnano pass complete to Alex Honig for 4 yds for a TD (Chris Freeman KICK) (UConn led 17-7 over North Carolina).
Field Goal Good
Chris Freeman 24 yd FG GOOD (UConn led 27-7 over North Carolina).
Stat Callouts
Final score
27-14
UConn defeated North Carolina.
Total yards
361-206
UConn held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
210
UConn averaged 4.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
151
UConn averaged 6.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-16
UConn's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
0-9
North Carolina's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | North Carolina | UConn |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 206 | 361 |
| Passing Yards | 110 | 151 |
| Rushing Yards | 96 | 210 |
| First Downs | 10 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 0-9 | 8-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-3 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-55 | 4-30 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 11-14 | 16-24 |
| Rushing Attempts | 28 | 46 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 2 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 25:10 | 34:50 |