North Carolina beats Western Carolina 65-10
Nathan Elliott threw four first-half touchdown passes as North Carolina cruised past Western Carolina 65-10 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Western Carolina Catamounts
10
North Carolina Tar Heels
65
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WCU | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 10 |
| UNC | 7 | 35 | 10 | 13 | 65 |
Kenan Stadium · 43,000 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Wofford Terriers | W 26-10 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Furman Paladins | W 27-26 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Chattanooga Mocs | L 18-41 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Mercer Bears | L 14-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles | W 44-20 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 1:58 10-65
Joshua Gibson 28 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:38 7-65
Chazz Surratt 59 Yd Run (Freeman Jones Kick)
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Touchdown 12:27 7-58
Beau Corrales 44 Yd pass from Chazz Surratt (Freeman Jones PAT failed)
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Touchdown 2:49 7-52
Michael Carter 4 Yd Run (Freeman Jones Kick)
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Field Goal 7:10 7-45
Freeman Jones 26 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:32 7-42
Josh Cabrera 18 Yd pass from Nathan Elliott (Freeman Jones Kick)
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Touchdown 6:06 7-35
Jordon Brown 3 Yd Run (Freeman Jones Kick)
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Touchdown 11:15 7-28
Jonathan Smith 28 Yd Fumble Return (Freeman Jones Kick)
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Touchdown 11:50 7-21
Brandon Fritts 6 Yd pass from Nathan Elliott (Freeman Jones Kick)
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Touchdown 14:01 7-14
Josh Cabrera 16 Yd pass from Nathan Elliott (Freeman Jones Kick)
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Touchdown 5:17 7-7
Anthony Ratliff-Williams 15 Yd pass from Nathan Elliott (Freeman Jones Kick)
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Touchdown 8:19 7-0
Connell Young 1 Yd pass from Tyrie Adams (Joshua Gibson Kick)
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UNC
4 plays, 35 yards, 1:54 · End of Game
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WCU 1:58
10 plays, 64 yards, 5:40 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:58 10-65
Joshua Gibson 28 Yd Field Goal
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UNC 7:38
1 play, 59 yards, 0:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:38 7-65
Chazz Surratt 59 Yd Run (Freeman Jones Kick)
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WCU 7:49
8 plays, 14 yards, 4:38 · Punt
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UNC 12:27
5 plays, 61 yards, 2:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:27 7-58
Beau Corrales 44 Yd pass from Chazz Surratt (Freeman Jones PAT failed)
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WCU 14:49
5 plays, 26 yards, 2:50 · Punt
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UNC 2:49
6 plays, 42 yards, 2:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:49 7-52
Michael Carter 4 Yd Run (Freeman Jones Kick)
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WCU 4:56
3 plays, 6 yards, 2:14 · Punt
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UNC 7:10
4 plays, 5 yards, 0:46 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:10 7-45
Freeman Jones 26 Yd Field Goal
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UNC 7:56
7 plays, 30 yards, 3:29 · Punt
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WCU 11:25
8 plays, 34 yards, 2:16 · Punt
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UNC 13:41
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:10 · Punt
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UNC
2 plays, 5 yards, 1:05 · End of Half
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WCU 1:05
5 plays, 30 yards, 1:22 · Punt
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UNC 2:32
7 plays, 73 yards, 2:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:32 7-42
Josh Cabrera 18 Yd pass from Nathan Elliott (Freeman Jones Kick)
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WCU 5:02
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:04 · Punt
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UNC 6:06
7 plays, 56 yards, 2:42 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:06 7-35
Jordon Brown 3 Yd Run (Freeman Jones Kick)
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WCU 8:48
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:21 · Punt
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WCU 11:15
2 plays, 3 yards, 0:35 · Fumble Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:15 7-28
Jonathan Smith 28 Yd Fumble Return (Freeman Jones Kick)
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UNC 11:50
4 plays, 72 yards, 1:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:50 7-21
Brandon Fritts 6 Yd pass from Nathan Elliott (Freeman Jones Kick)
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WCU 13:13
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:48 · Punt
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UNC 14:01
8 plays, 88 yards, 3:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:01 7-14
Josh Cabrera 16 Yd pass from Nathan Elliott (Freeman Jones Kick)
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WCU 2:05
7 plays, 34 yards, 3:07 · Punt
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UNC 5:17
9 plays, 61 yards, 2:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:17 7-7
Anthony Ratliff-Williams 15 Yd pass from Nathan Elliott (Freeman Jones Kick)
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WCU 8:19
7 plays, 61 yards, 2:01 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:19 7-0
Connell Young 1 Yd pass from Tyrie Adams (Joshua Gibson Kick)
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UNC 10:20
7 plays, 25 yards, 2:10 · Punt
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WCU 12:30
7 plays, 28 yards, 2:30 · Punt
Showing the last 39 of 39 events.
Team Stats
WCU
UNC
17
1st Downs
31
4-15
3rd down efficiency
5-9
0-0
4th down efficiency
0-0
304
Total Yards
611
153
Passing
298
16/33
Comp/Att
20/30
4.6
Yards per pass
9.9
151
Rushing
313
37
Rushing Attempts
43
4.1
Yards per rush
7.3
3-27
Penalties
4-33
2
Turnovers
0
2
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
31:52
Possession
28:08
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