Tar Heels end losing streak with 49-26 win over W. Carolina
Nathan Elliott passed for 308 yards and two touchdowns to help North Carolina beat Western Carolina 49-26 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Western Carolina Catamounts
26
North Carolina Tar Heels
49
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WCU | 7 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 26 |
| UNC | 14 | 21 | 14 | 0 | 49 |
Kenan Stadium · 41,151 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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Touchdown 14:06 26-49
Tyrie Adams 23 Yd Run (Will Horton Kick)
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Touchdown 0:06 19-49
Javonte Williams 2 Yd Run (Noah Ruggles Kick)
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Touchdown 6:51 19-42
Javonte Williams 2 Yd Run (Noah Ruggles Kick)
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Field Goal 9:23 19-35
Will Horton 26 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:00 16-35
Jake Bargas 38 Yd pass from Manny Miles (Freeman Jones Kick)
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Field Goal 1:20 16-28
Will Horton 33 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:11 13-28
Rontavius Groves 54 Yd pass from Nathan Elliott (Freeman Jones Kick)
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Field Goal 7:35 13-21
Will Horton 45 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:23 10-21
Will Horton 43 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:59 7-21
Jordon Brown 22 Yd Run (Freeman Jones Kick)
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Touchdown 6:58 7-14
Javonte Williams 1 Yd Run (Freeman Jones Kick)
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Touchdown 8:33 7-7
Thomas Jackson 17 Yd pass from Nathan Elliott (Freeman Jones Kick)
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Touchdown 11:05 7-0
Tyrie Adams 1 Yd Run (Will Horton Kick)
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WCU
1 play, 18 yards, 0:09 · End of Game
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UNC 0:09
7 plays, 51 yards, 4:15 · Downs
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WCU 4:24
10 plays, 70 yards, 4:52 · Downs
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UNC 9:16
10 plays, 59 yards, 4:42 · Downs
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WCU 14:06
4 plays, 75 yards, 1:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:06 26-49
Tyrie Adams 23 Yd Run (Will Horton Kick)
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UNC 0:06
6 plays, 60 yards, 2:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:06 19-49
Javonte Williams 2 Yd Run (Noah Ruggles Kick)
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WCU 2:23
5 plays, 35 yards, 1:51 · Punt
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UNC 4:14
4 plays, 22 yards, 1:21 · Punt
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WCU 5:35
4 plays, 75 yards, 1:16 · Fumble
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UNC 6:51
6 plays, 55 yards, 2:23 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:51 19-42
Javonte Williams 2 Yd Run (Noah Ruggles Kick)
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WCU 9:23
7 plays, 61 yards, 2:29 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:23 19-35
Will Horton 26 Yd Field Goal
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UNC 11:52
6 plays, 32 yards, 3:00 · Missed FG
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UNC 15:00
2 plays, 43 yards, 0:12 · Touchdown
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WCU 0:12
4 plays, 5 yards, 0:28 · Downs
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UNC 0:40
3 plays, 36 yards, 0:33 · Fumble
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WCU 1:20
13 plays, 59 yards, 4:51 · Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:00 16-35
Jake Bargas 38 Yd pass from Manny Miles (Freeman Jones Kick)
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Field Goal 1:20 16-28
Will Horton 33 Yd Field Goal
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UNC 6:11
5 plays, 75 yards, 1:24 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:11 13-28
Rontavius Groves 54 Yd pass from Nathan Elliott (Freeman Jones Kick)
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WCU 7:35
4 plays, 2 yards, 1:21 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:35 13-21
Will Horton 45 Yd Field Goal
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UNC 8:56
4 plays, 12 yards, 1:19 · Interception
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WCU 10:23
10 plays, 39 yards, 3:36 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 10:23 10-21
Will Horton 43 Yd Field Goal
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UNC 13:59
4 plays, 83 yards, 1:01 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:59 7-21
Jordon Brown 22 Yd Run (Freeman Jones Kick)
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WCU
5 plays, 18 yards, 2:25 · Punt
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UNC 2:25
10 plays, 34 yards, 4:32 · Missed FG
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UNC 6:58
4 plays, 20 yards, 1:31 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:58 7-14
Javonte Williams 1 Yd Run (Freeman Jones Kick)
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WCU 8:29
1 play, -5 yards, 0:04 · Fumble
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UNC 8:33
6 plays, 80 yards, 2:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:33 7-7
Thomas Jackson 17 Yd pass from Nathan Elliott (Freeman Jones Kick)
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WCU 11:05
3 plays, 25 yards, 1:10 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:05 7-0
Tyrie Adams 1 Yd Run (Will Horton Kick)
Showing the last 40 of 42 events.
Team Stats
WCU
UNC
24
1st Downs
30
4-13
3rd down efficiency
5-11
0-2
4th down efficiency
0-2
433
Total Yards
654
300
Passing
358
19/36
Comp/Att
20/28
8.3
Yards per pass
12.8
133
Rushing
296
34
Rushing Attempts
50
3.9
Yards per rush
5.9
7-50
Penalties
7-85
2
Turnovers
3
2
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
2
27:14
Possession
32:46
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