North Carolina Tar Heels 2026 stats and results
The North Carolina Tar Heels (ACC) are 3-2 in the 2026 season through October 10, 2026, scoring 23.4 points per game and allowing 19.
Leading players: Billy Edwards Jr. (213.6 passing yards per game); Benjamin Hall (55.2 rushing yards per game); Jordan Shipp (73.2 receiving yards per game). College football stat leaders.
Next game: North Carolina Tar Heels at Duke Blue Devils
October 17, 2026 at 3:30 PM ET. Season figures for both teams side by side; the rank in parentheses is among 136 College football teams (1st = the most). Duke Blue Devils stats and results. Full game preview.
| UNC | DUKE | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 3-2 | 4-1 |
| Points per game | 23.4 (99th) | 34 (48th) |
| Points allowed per game | 19 (102nd) | 14.4 (126th) |
| Passing yards per game | 218 (83rd) | 241.8 (57th) |
| Passing yards allowed per game | 204.2 (77th) | 202 (81st) |
| Rushing yards per game | 112.4 (123rd) | 227.8 (15th) |
| Rushing yards allowed per game | 152 (49th) | 85 (125th) |
| Rushing attempts per game | 29.2 (127th) | 41 (22nd) |
| Rushing attempts allowed per game | 39.6 (22nd) | 27.8 (133rd) |
| Completions per game | 16.4 (100th) | 19 (71st) |
| Completions allowed per game | 22.2 (15th) | 19.2 (43rd) |
Record
| Split | Record |
|---|---|
| Overall | 3-2 |
Scoring: season, home, road and recent form
| Split | Games | Record | Points for per game | Points against per game |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | 5 | 3-2 | 23.4 | 19 |
| Home | 2 | 1-1 | 30.5 | 20 |
| Road | 2 | 1-1 | 20.5 | 22.5 |
| Last 5 regular-season games | 5 | 3-2 | 23.4 | 19 |
| Last 10 regular-season games (includes 2025) | 10 | 5-5 | 22 | 22.2 |
Points per game: 23.4, ranked 179th of 318 (1st is the highest). Points allowed per game: 19, ranked 53rd of 318 (1st is the lowest). Point differential per game: 4.4, ranked 120th of 318 (1st is the highest).
Team box score per game, 2026
| Per game | UNC | Opponents |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 218 | 204.2 |
| Rushing yards | 112.4 | 152 |
| Rushing attempts | 29.2 | 39.6 |
| Completions | 16.4 | 22.2 |
| Pass attempts | 27.8 | 33.4 |
| Interceptions thrown | 1 | 0.8 |
| Sacks | 2.4 | 2.2 |
| Tackles for loss | 4 | 6 |
Averages over 5 regular-season games with a stored box score. Opponent figures are each opponent’s own box score in those games.
Efficiency per attempt, 2026
| Figure | UNC | League rank |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 218.0 | 133rd of 263 |
| Rushing yards | 112.4 | 218th of 263 |
| Passing yards allowed | 204.2 | 104th of 263 |
| Rushing yards allowed | 152.0 | 143rd of 263 |
| Plays per game (college: pass and rush attempts) | 57.0 | 254th of 263 |
| Yards per pass or rush attempt | 5.80 | 112th of 263 |
| Yards per pass attempt | 7.84 | 81st of 263 |
| Completion % | 59.0% | 170th of 263 |
| Yards per carry | 3.85 | 180th of 263 |
| Pass play rate | 48.8% | 87th of 263 |
| Interception rate thrown | 3.6% | 218th of 263 |
| Yards allowed per pass or rush attempt | 4.88 | 56th of 263 |
| Yards allowed per pass attempt | 6.11 | 47th of 263 |
| Opponent completion % | 66.5% | 223rd of 263 |
| Yards per carry allowed | 3.84 | 93rd of 263 |
| Interception rate made | 2.4% | 132nd of 263 |
| Sacks | 2.4 | 50th of 263 |
Ranks are among the teams in the table: 1st is the best (the lowest where less is better, such as turnovers or points allowed per drive). For pace, plays, time of possession and pass rate, which are neither good nor bad, 1st is the highest.
Results
| Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | @ Pittsburgh Panthers | W | 21-17 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish | L | 26-37 |
| Sep 19, 2026 | @ Clemson Tigers | L | 20-28 |
| Sep 12, 2026 | vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers | W | 35-3 |
| Aug 29, 2026 | @ TCU Horned Frogs | W | 15-10 |
| Nov 29, 2025 | @ NC State Wolfpack | L | 19-42 |
| Nov 22, 2025 | vs Duke Blue Devils | L | 25-32 |
| Nov 15, 2025 | @ Wake Forest Demon Deacons | L | 12-28 |
| Nov 8, 2025 | vs Stanford Cardinal | W | 20-15 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | @ Syracuse Orange | W | 27-10 |
| Oct 25, 2025 | vs Virginia Cavaliers | L | 16-17 |
| Oct 17, 2025 | @ California Golden Bears | L | 18-21 |
Next game
As of October 15, 2026 at 10:07 PM ET: at the Duke Blue Devils, scheduled for October 17, 2026 at 3:30 PM ET. Status changes after this update are not reflected here; open the game in StatsNext for its live status.
North Carolina Tar Heels player stats
Quarterbacks
- Billy Edwards Jr. (QB)
Running backs
- Benjamin Hall (RB)
- Demon June (RB)
- Jaylen McGill (RB)
Receivers and tight ends
- C.J. Sadler (WR)
- Jelani Thurman (TE)
- Jordan Shipp (WR)
- Mason Humphrey (WR)
- Shamar Easter (TE)
- Trech Kekahuna (WR)
North Carolina Tar Heels head-to-head
- North Carolina Tar Heels vs Clemson Tigers (2 meetings)
- North Carolina Tar Heels vs TCU Horned Frogs (2 meetings)
- North Carolina Tar Heels vs Duke Blue Devils (1 meetings)
ACC
- Miami Hurricanes (5-0)
- Wake Forest Demon Deacons (5-1)
- Pittsburgh Panthers (5-1)
- Duke Blue Devils (4-1)
- SMU Mustangs (4-1)
- Virginia Cavaliers (4-2)
- Virginia Tech Hokies (4-2)
- Clemson Tigers (3-2)
- Louisville Cardinals (3-3)
- California Golden Bears (3-3)
- Florida State Seminoles (3-3)
- NC State Wolfpack (3-3)
- Boston College Eagles (2-3)
- Syracuse Orange (2-3)
- Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (2-3)
- Stanford Cardinal (2-4)
How to read these numbers
- Records and averages are regular-season games through the date above.
- Small samples early in a season move quickly.
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