Howell shines as UNC tops rival Duke, 38-7
— Sam Howell threw for 321 yards and three touchdowns and North Carolina topped Duke 38-7 on Saturday, keeping hold of the coveted Victory Bell for a third straight year.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Duke Blue Devils
7
North Carolina Tar Heels
38
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUKE | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| UNC | 7 | 17 | 0 | 14 | 38 |
Kenan Stadium · 45,812 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ NC State Wolfpack | W 41-3 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Boston College Eagles | W 47-2 | NCAAF |
| 10/23/26 | @ Virginia Cavaliers | W 19-16 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs North Carolina Tar Heels | L 20-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | L 25-28 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 6:04 7-38
Josh Downs 63 Yd pass from Sam Howell (Grayson Atkins Kick)
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Touchdown 10:51 7-31
Ty Chandler 14 Yd Run (Grayson Atkins Kick)
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Touchdown 14:40 7-24
Jalon Calhoun 80 Yd pass from Gunnar Holmberg (Charlie Ham Kick)
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Field Goal 1:24 0-24
Grayson Atkins 28 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:03 0-21
Kamari Morales 2 Yd pass from Sam Howell (Grayson Atkins Kick)
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Touchdown 13:25 0-14
Trey Morrison 63 Yd Fumble Return (Grayson Atkins Kick)
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Touchdown 0:07 0-7
Ty Chandler 75 Yd pass from Sam Howell (Grayson Atkins Kick)
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UNC
6 plays, 22 yards, 4:20 · End of 4th Quarter
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DUKE 4:20
3 plays, -9 yards, 1:44 · Punt
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UNC 6:04
6 plays, 78 yards, 2:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:04 7-38
Josh Downs 63 Yd pass from Sam Howell (Grayson Atkins Kick)
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DUKE 8:53
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:58 · Fumble
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UNC 10:51
8 plays, 83 yards, 4:02 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:51 7-31
Ty Chandler 14 Yd Run (Grayson Atkins Kick)
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DUKE 14:53
5 plays, 24 yards, 2:12 · Punt
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UNC 2:05
6 plays, 17 yards, 3:22 · Punt
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DUKE 5:27
9 plays, 60 yards, 4:17 · Downs
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UNC 9:44
3 plays, -12 yards, 1:33 · Punt
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DUKE 11:17
3 plays, 16 yards, 1:02 · Interception
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UNC 12:19
5 plays, 19 yards, 2:21 · Punt
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DUKE 14:40
1 play, 80 yards, 0:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:40 7-24
Jalon Calhoun 80 Yd pass from Gunnar Holmberg (Charlie Ham Kick)
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DUKE 0:01
4 plays, -4 yards, 0:27 · Downs
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UNC 0:28
3 plays, 8 yards, 0:27 · Punt
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DUKE 0:55
3 plays, 6 yards, 0:29 · Punt
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UNC 1:24
9 plays, 54 yards, 2:44 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:24 0-24
Grayson Atkins 28 Yd Field Goal
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DUKE 4:08
4 plays, 20 yards, 1:55 · Punt
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UNC 6:03
7 plays, 67 yards, 2:22 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:03 0-21
Kamari Morales 2 Yd pass from Sam Howell (Grayson Atkins Kick)
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DUKE 8:25
4 plays, 11 yards, 1:30 · Punt
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UNC 9:55
4 plays, 14 yards, 1:53 · Punt
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DUKE 11:48
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:37 · Punt
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DUKE 13:25
6 plays, 39 yards, 1:42 · Fumble Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:25 0-14
Trey Morrison 63 Yd Fumble Return (Grayson Atkins Kick)
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UNC 0:07
3 plays, 78 yards, 1:29 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:07 0-7
Ty Chandler 75 Yd pass from Sam Howell (Grayson Atkins Kick)
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DUKE 1:36
8 plays, 42 yards, 3:51 · Punt
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UNC 5:27
6 plays, 20 yards, 2:32 · Punt
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DUKE 7:59
8 plays, 41 yards, 4:13 · Punt
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UNC 12:12
5 plays, 22 yards, 2:48 · Punt
Showing the last 34 of 34 events.
Team Stats
DUKE
UNC
15
1st Downs
21
2-15
3rd down efficiency
9-17
1-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
314
Total Yards
456
184
Passing
321
17/24
Comp/Att
18/32
7.7
Yards per pass
10.0
130
Rushing
134
39
Rushing Attempts
38
3.3
Yards per rush
3.5
7-55
Penalties
5-54
2
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
27:18
Possession
32:42
Highlights
00:34
Ty Chandler outruns Duke defense for a 75-yard TD
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00:20
Mataeo Durant breaks off 37-yard carry vs. North Carolina
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00:40
Trey Morrison takes fumble recovery 63 yards the other way for a TD
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00:24
Sam Howell throws 2-yard touchdown pass vs. Duke
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