North Carolina vs. Syracuse: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – October 7

Updated Oct. 7, 2023 3:33 p.m. ET

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The Syracuse Orange (4-1) will visit J.J. Jones and the North Carolina Tar Heels (4-0) on Saturday at 3:30 PM ET.

Go to ESPN to see the Tar Heels take on the Orange.

Learn more about the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Syracuse Orange.

How to Watch North Carolina vs. Syracuse

• When: Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 3:30 PM ET
• Location: Kenan Memorial Stadium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• TV: Watch on ESPN

North Carolina's 2023 Schedule

Tar Heels 2023 Stats & Insights

• North Carolina has the 64th-ranked defense this year (363 yards allowed per game), and has been more effective offensively, ranking 22nd-best with a tally of 464 yards per game.
• Offensively, North Carolina has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking 20th-best in the FBS by putting up 296.8 per game. The Tar Heels rank 84th on defense (238.8 passing yards allowed per game).
• On offense, the Tar Heels rank 31st in the FBS with 35.8 points per game. Meanwhile, they rank 47th in points allowed (363 points allowed per contest).
• The Tar Heels rank 56th in run offense (167.3 rushing yards per game) and 54th in run defense (124.3 rushing yards allowed per game) this year.
• Offensively, North Carolina has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking second-best in the FBS by averaging a 57.9% third-down percentage. The defense ranks 52nd on defense (35.8% third-down conversion rate allowed).
• The Tar Heels rank 47th in college football with a +1 turnover margin after forcing 5 turnovers (101st in the FBS) while committing four (18th in the FBS).

North Carolina 2023 Key Players

Syracuse's 2023 Schedule

Orange 2023 Stats & Insights

• Things have been positive for Syracuse on both offense and defense, as it is averaging 463.4 total yards per game (23rd-best) and ceding only 297.2 total yards per game (18th-best).
• In terms of passing, Syracuse ranks 37th in the FBS (272.8 passing yards per game) and 39th on defense (200.8 passing yards allowed per contest).
• The Orange have excelled on both sides of the ball this season, ranking 16th-best in points per game (38.2) and 18th-best in points surrendered per game (14.8).
• The Orange have been excelling on run defense, surrendering just 96.4 rushing yards per game (22nd-best). Offensively, they rank 37th in the FBS by accumulating 190.6 rushing yards per game.
• Syracuse's third-down offense has been consistently moving the chains, posting a 51.4% third-down conversion rate (ninth-best) this season. On defense, it ranks 52nd by allowing a 35.8% third-down rate.
• The Orange have a +3 turnover margin this season, which ranks 26th in the FBS.

Syracuse 2023 Key Players

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