Total Yards
North Carolina222
TCU542
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2025)
Game Center
TCU at North Carolina
Sep 2, 2025 • Completed
Season 2025RegularWeek 1
Away
TCU
Big 12
Final Score
48 - 14
TNC
Home
North Carolina
ACC
Game Pulse
Immediate edge indicators from the box score.
Passing Yards
North Carolina172
TCU284
Rushing Yards
North Carolina50
TCU258
Turnovers
North Carolina3
TCU1
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature68°F
Wind3 mph NE
Humidity
60%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Win Probability
Home win probability over the play sequence.
North Carolina win probability chart
Key Swings
Play 23
-23.5%
Josh Hoover pass complete to Jordan Dwyer for 27 yds for a TD (Kyle Lemmermann KICK)
TCU possession • 2 & 4
Play 139
-21.1%
Game ended
TCU possession • 0 & 0
Play 60
-21.0%
Gio Lopez pass intercepted Bud Clark return for 25 yds for a TD (Kyle Lemmermann KICK)
TCU possession • 3 & 4
Play 61
+13.9%
TCU Penalty, Unsportsmanlike Conduct (Bud Clark) to the TCU 20
TCU possession • 1 & 10
Play 6
+13.3%
Caleb Hood run for 8 yds for a TD (Rece Verhoff KICK)
TCU possession • 2 & 8
Advanced Box Snapshot
Excitement
3.41
Postgame Win Probability
North Carolina: 3.0%
TCU: 97.0%
Player Game Leaders
Top individual performers and full player box data.
Full Player Box
Box Score Comparison
North Carolina vs TCU box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
North Carolina27:51
TCU32:09
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
TCU pulls away from North Carolina 48-14
TCU defeated North Carolina 48-14 in Week 1 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 542-222 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
TCU set the terms early in a game that finished 48-14. Josh Hoover pass complete to Jordan Dwyer for 27 yds for a TD (Kyle Lemmermann KICK) came with 4:08 left in the first quarter, giving TCU the first major swing.
TCU's box score carried the story: 542 total yards, 258 rushing yards, and 284 passing yards. North Carolina finished with 222 total yards, including 50 on the ground and 172 through the air.
TCU converted 7-12 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, TCU led 20-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Kevorian Barnes run for 75 yds for a TD (Kyle Lemmermann KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Josh Hoover pass complete to Jordan Dwyer for 27 yds for a TD (Kyle Lemmermann KICK) (TCU led 7-7 over North Carolina).
Rushing Touchdown
Caleb Hood run for 8 yds for a TD (Rece Verhoff KICK) (North Carolina led 7-0 over TCU).
Interception Return Touchdown
Gio Lopez pass intercepted Bud Clark return for 25 yds for a TD (Kyle Lemmermann KICK) (North Carolina led 7-17 over TCU).
Field Goal Good
Kyle Lemmermann 32 yd FG GOOD (TCU led 10-7 over North Carolina).
Field Goal Good
Kyle Lemmermann 33 yd FG GOOD (TCU led 20-7 over North Carolina).
Rushing Touchdown
Trent Battle run for 28 yds for a TD (Kyle Lemmermann KICK) (TCU led 34-7 over North Carolina).
Stat Callouts
Final score
48-14
TCU defeated North Carolina.
Total yards
542-222
TCU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
258
TCU averaged 7.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
284
TCU averaged 7.7 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-12
TCU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
1-10
North Carolina's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | North Carolina | TCU |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 222 | 542 |
| Passing Yards | 172 | 284 |
| Rushing Yards | 50 | 258 |
| First Downs | 10 | 29 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 1-10 | 7-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-25 | 5-58 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 13-21 | 27-37 |
| Rushing Attempts | 28 | 35 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 2 | 12 |
| Possession Time | 27:51 | 32:09 |