Drake Maye throws 2 TDs, No. 21 North Carolina has 9 sacks in 31-17 win over South Carolina
— The North Carolina Tar Heels have a Heisman Trophy candidate in quarterback Drake Maye.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
North Carolina Tar Heels
31
South Carolina Gamecocks
17
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNC | 7 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 31 |
| SC | 7 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 17 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | vs Miami Hurricanes | L 35-38 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Syracuse Orange | L 30-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Duke Blue Devils | W 24-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Pittsburgh Panthers | W 21-17 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish | L 26-37 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 12:19 31-17
Mitch Jeter 26 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:29 31-14
John Copenhaver 18 Yd pass from Drake Maye (Ryan Coe Kick)
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Touchdown 11:35 24-14
Omarion Hampton 1 Yd Run (Ryan Coe Kick)
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Touchdown 2:50 17-14
Kobe Paysour 34 Yd pass from Drake Maye (Ryan Coe Kick)
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Touchdown 5:16 10-14
Juju McDowell 1 Yd Run (Mitch Jeter Kick)
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Field Goal 7:05 10-7
Ryan Coe 37 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:29 7-7
Dakereon Joyner 4 Yd Run (Mitch Jeter Kick)
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Touchdown 9:50 7-0
Omarion Hampton 1 Yd Run (Ryan Coe Kick)
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UNC
2 plays, -3 yards, 0:45 · End of Game
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SC 0:45
7 plays, 30 yards, 1:37 · Downs
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UNC 2:22
4 plays, 24 yards, 1:01 · Punt
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SC 3:23
8 plays, 48 yards, 3:12 · Downs
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UNC 6:35
4 plays, 13 yards, 2:05 · Punt
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SC 8:40
8 plays, 20 yards, 2:55 · Downs
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UNC 11:35
2 plays, 0 yards, 0:44 · Interception
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SC 12:19
12 plays, 61 yards, 4:55 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:19 31-17
Mitch Jeter 26 Yd Field Goal
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UNC 2:14
5 plays, 40 yards, 2:23 · Interception
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SC 4:37
4 plays, 13 yards, 1:52 · Punt
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UNC 6:29
8 plays, 55 yards, 3:25 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:29 31-14
John Copenhaver 18 Yd pass from Drake Maye (Ryan Coe Kick)
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SC 9:54
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:41 · Punt
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UNC 11:35
6 plays, 53 yards, 2:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:35 24-14
Omarion Hampton 1 Yd Run (Ryan Coe Kick)
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SC 14:18
4 plays, 6 yards, 0:42 · Downs
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UNC
1 play, -1 yard, 0:18 · End of Half
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SC 0:18
6 plays, 17 yards, 2:32 · Punt
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UNC 2:50
5 plays, 75 yards, 2:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:50 17-14
Kobe Paysour 34 Yd pass from Drake Maye (Ryan Coe Kick)
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SC 5:16
5 plays, 72 yards, 1:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:16 10-14
Juju McDowell 1 Yd Run (Mitch Jeter Kick)
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UNC 7:05
13 plays, 42 yards, 6:20 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:05 10-7
Ryan Coe 37 Yd Field Goal
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SC 13:25
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:33 · Punt
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UNC 14:58
13 plays, 54 yards, 6:31 · Downs
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SC 6:29
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:21 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:29 7-7
Dakereon Joyner 4 Yd Run (Mitch Jeter Kick)
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UNC 9:50
9 plays, 70 yards, 3:55 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:50 7-0
Omarion Hampton 1 Yd Run (Ryan Coe Kick)
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SC 13:45
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:15 · Punt
Showing the last 32 of 32 events.
Team Stats
UNC
SC
21
1st Downs
20
8-13
3rd down efficiency
4-14
1-2
4th down efficiency
0-4
437
Total Yards
351
269
Passing
353
24/32
Comp/Att
30/39
8.4
Yards per pass
9.1
168
Rushing
-2
39
Rushing Attempts
31
4.3
Yards per rush
-0.1
7-49
Penalties
6-35
2
Turnovers
0
0
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
0
32:37
Possession
27:23
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