The Panthers led from early in the first quarter, when Brooks punched in a 1-yard rush at the 7:34 mark to open the scoring. Jacksonville kept within reach through three Cam Little field goals, but Carolina steadily extended its advantage. A 7-yard rush from Dillon and a 61-yard field goal from Fitzgerald at the halftime horn pushed the lead to 20-6 at the break. Taylor caught a 16-yard touchdown pass from Pickett late in the third quarter to make it 27-6. Washington added a 15-yard score from Trask midway through the fourth. Pena hauled in a 29-yard touchdown pass from Aguilar with a successful two-point conversion in the final minutes, but the Panthers closed out the game 34-17.

With no standings or bracket implications — this is a preseason exhibition — the result carries weight only in terms of form and preparation. Carolina controlled the game across three quarters, and Pickett went 15-of-25 for 137 yards and a touchdown in his time on the field. For Jacksonville, Aguilar was efficient in his own right, finishing 9-of-10 for 130 yards and a score.