- Q1 10:03FGUNCRece Verhoff 28 Yd Field Goal3–0
- Q1 7:21TDUNCJordan Shipp 5 Yd pass from Billy Edwards Jr. (Rece Verhoff Kick)10–0
- Q2 13:43TDUNCDemon June 4 Yd Run (Rece Verhoff Kick)17–0
- Q2 8:37TDDUKEAndrew Pellicciotta 9 Yd Fumble Return (Gavin Strange Kick)17–7
- Q3 6:54FGDUKEGavin Strange 22 Yd Field Goal17–10
- Q4 8:47FGDUKEGavin Strange 21 Yd Field Goal17–13
- Q4 4:39TDDUKENate Sheppard 7 Yd pass from Walker Eget (Gavin Strange Kick)17–20
- Q4 1:53TDUNCJaylen McGill 24 Yd Run (Rece Verhoff Kick)24–20
North Carolina Tar Heels vs Duke Blue Devils — 2026-10-17 Game Analysis
Final · Sat
ESPN game file
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Game stats
| Statistic | North Carolina Tar Heels | Duke Blue Devils |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 22 | 19 |
| Total yards | 326 | 373 |
| Net passing yards | 191 | 249 |
| Rushing yards | 135 | 124 |
| Third-down conversions | 4-12 | 8-18 |
| Fourth-down conversions | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Penalties–yards | 6-65 | 8-67 |
| Time of possession | 28:37 | 31:23 |
North Carolina Tar Heels vs Duke Blue Devils — NCAA Game Analysis
North Carolina Tar Heels defeated Duke Blue Devils 24–20, a 4-point margin. Duke Blue Devils led in total offense, 373 to 326. North Carolina Tar Heels led in rushing yards, 135 to 124. Duke Blue Devils committed fewer turnovers, 1 to 2. North Carolina Tar Heels converted 4 of 12 third downs; Duke Blue Devils converted 8 of 18.
Based on the recorded score and available team statistics. Source: ESPN game file.
Lineup
These are the players credited on the game file. That file does not list a starting lineup or positions.
North Carolina Tar Heels
Passing
- #9Billy Edwards Jr.
Rushing
- #27Jaylen McGill
- #0Demon June
- #9Billy Edwards Jr.
- #7Benjamin Hall
- #5Kaleb Jackson
- Team
- #91Adam Mccann-Gibbs
Receiving
- #1Jordan Shipp
- #45Jelani Thurman
- #2Trech Kekahuna
- #84Shamar Easter
- #14C.J. Sadler
Defense
- #10Peyton Seelmann
- #1Greg Smith III
- #21Kenton Dopson III
- #15Derek McDonald
- #91Leroy Jackson
- #16Coleman Bryson
- #11Jaylen Harvey
- #18Jaiden Patterson
- #8Jonathan Agumadu
- #54Timir Hickman-Collins
- #3Ade Willie
- #7Peyton Waters
- #96Nicco Maggio
- #24Javion Butts
- #90Xavier Lewis
- #23Khristian Dunbar-Hawkins
- #9Melkart Abou Jaoude
- #5Donovan Hoilette Jr.
- #97Trey Giddens
Duke Blue Devils
Passing
- #2Walker Eget
- Team
- #10Dan Mahan
Rushing
- #20Nate Sheppard
- #0CJ Campbell Jr.
- #2Walker Eget
Receiving
- #20Nate Sheppard
- #17Jared Richardson
- #6Jonah Burton
- #8Jayden Moore
- #85Jeremiah Hasley
- #5Javen Nicholas
- #7Kavon Simmons
Defense
- #95Preston Watson
- #7Nick Morris Jr.
- #1Kyon Loud
- #2Patrick Smith-Young
- #10Tyshon Reed
- #35Andrew Pellicciotta
- #8DaShawn Stone
- #34Luke Mergott
- #5Kimari Robinson
- #42Kendall Johnson
- #0Dylan Flowers
- #18Kobe Smith
- #24Bradley Gompers
- #15Kevin O'Connor
- #44David Anderson
- #6Leon Griffin III
- #9Che Ojarikre
- #19Jon Morris
- #55Julius Columbus
- #21KD Cotton
- #12Bryce Davis