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Syracuse Orange vs North Carolina Tar Heels — 2026-10-24 Game Analysis

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Final/OT · Sat

ESPN game file

Syracuse Orange31atNorth Carolina Tar Heels30Recap
  1. Q1 11:40TDUNCJordan Shipp 5 Yd pass from Billy Edwards Jr. (Rece Verhoff Kick)0–7
  2. Q1 2:00FGUNCRece Verhoff 27 Yd Field Goal0–10
  3. Q2 9:40TDSYRAhmad Miller 2 Yd Run (Shay Barker Kick)7–10
  4. Q2 2:40FGUNCRece Verhoff 39 Yd Field Goal7–13
  5. Q2 0:00FGSYRShay Barker 30 Yd Field Goal10–13
  6. Q3 8:26TDUNCDemon June 25 Yd Run (Rece Verhoff Kick)10–20
  7. Q4 11:01TDSYRUmari Hatcher 76 Yd pass from Steve Angeli (Shay Barker Kick)17–20
  8. Q4 7:12FGUNCRece Verhoff 22 Yd Field Goal17–23
  9. Q4 1:54TDSYRTylik Hill 3 Yd Run (Shay Barker PAT failed)23–23
  10. OT 0:00TDUNCDemon June 3 Yd pass from Billy Edwards Jr. (Rece Verhoff Kick)23–30
  11. OT 0:00TDSYRCalvin Russell III 4 Yd pass from Steve Angeli (Steve Angeli Pass to Calvin Russell III for Two-Point Conversion)31–30

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Game stats

StatisticSyracuse OrangeNorth Carolina Tar Heels
First downs2320
Total yards455372
Net passing yards256271
Rushing yards199101
Third-down conversions8-199-17
Fourth-down conversions4-71-2
Turnovers00
Penalties–yards7-653-20
Time of possession31:2528:33

Syracuse Orange vs North Carolina Tar Heels — NCAA Game Analysis

Syracuse Orange defeated North Carolina Tar Heels 31–30 in overtime, a 1-point margin. Syracuse Orange led in total offense, 455 to 372. Syracuse Orange led in rushing yards, 199 to 101. Syracuse Orange converted 8 of 19 third downs; North Carolina Tar Heels converted 9 of 17.

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.

Syracuse Orange

Passing

  • #9Steve Angeli

Rushing

  • #22Ahmad Miller
  • #20Tylik Hill
  • #4Ju'Juan Johnson
  • #9Steve Angeli
  • Team

Receiving

  • #2Umari Hatcher
  • #5Calvin Russell III
  • #19Daunte Bacheyie
  • #22Ahmad Miller
  • #8Tyshawn Russell

Defense

  • #6Chris D'Appolonia
  • #2Zyian Moultrie-Goddard
  • #12Chris Peal
  • #5Antoine Deslauriers
  • #7Nazir Ward
  • #1Demetres Samuel Jr.
  • #3Davien Kerr
  • #30Tunmise Adeleye
  • #14Keyshawn Johnson
  • #9Jai Eugene Jr.
  • #0Braheem Long Jr.
  • #92Rashard Perry
  • #11Nissi Ogbebor
  • #95Dillan Fontus
  • #0David Clement
  • #21Fran Brown Jr.
  • #23Trey Dudley
  • #10Gary Bryant III
  • #98Jartavius Flounoy
  • #82Jamie Tremble
  • #18David Omopariola
  • #15Nathan Nyandoro

North Carolina Tar Heels

Passing

  • #9Billy Edwards Jr.

Rushing

  • #27Jaylen McGill
  • #0Demon June
  • #9Billy Edwards Jr.

Receiving

  • #1Jordan Shipp
  • #45Jelani Thurman
  • #2Trech Kekahuna
  • #17Nyqir Helton
  • #27Jaylen McGill
  • #0Demon June
  • #84Shamar Easter
  • #80Jordan Washington

Defense

  • #15Derek McDonald
  • #10Peyton Seelmann
  • #90Xavier Lewis
  • #16Coleman Bryson
  • #18Jaiden Patterson
  • #91Leroy Jackson
  • #11Jaylen Harvey
  • #3Ade Willie
  • #8Jonathan Agumadu
  • #24Javion Butts
  • #0Isaiah Johnson
  • #21Kenton Dopson III
  • #9Melkart Abou Jaoude
  • #4Jalon Thompson
  • #1Greg Smith III
  • #5Donovan Hoilette Jr.
  • #97Trey Giddens
  • #12Calvin Thomas
  • #94David Jackson III
  • #96Nicco Maggio
  • #54Timir Hickman-Collins
  • #30Jaziel Hart
  • #26DQ Forkpa

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