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North Carolina vs. Syracuse: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – October 7
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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
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- 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
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/2/2023 | vs. South Carolina | W 31-17 | -2.5 |
| 9/9/2023 | vs. Appalachian State | W 40-34 | -19 |
| 9/16/2023 | vs. Minnesota | W 31-13 | -7 |
| 9/23/2023 | at Pittsburgh | W 41-24 | -7 |
| 10/7/2023 | vs. Syracuse | - | |
| 10/14/2023 | vs. Miami (FL) | - | - |
| 10/21/2023 | vs. Virginia | - | - |
| 10/28/2023 | at Georgia Tech | - | - |
| 11/4/2023 | vs. Campbell | - | - |
| 11/11/2023 | vs. Duke | - | - |
| 11/18/2023 | at Clemson | - | - |
| 11/25/2023 | at NC State | - | - |
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
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Drake Maye | QB | 1,187 YDS (72.7%) / 5 TD / 4 INT 119 RUSH YDS / 3 RUSH TD / 29.8 RUSH YPG |
| Omarion Hampton | RB | 383 YDS / 7 TD / 95.8 YPG / 5.2 YPC 5 REC / 53 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 13.3 REC YPG |
| Kobe Paysour | WR | 19 REC / 182 YDS / 2 TD / 45.5 YPG |
| J.J. Jones | WR | 16 REC / 296 YDS / 0 TD / 74 YPG |
| Kaimon Rucker | LB | 17 TKL / 7 TFL / 4 SACK |
| Power Echols | LB | 33 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD |
| Cedric Gray | LB | 33 TKL / 2 TFL / 1.5 SACK |
| Don Chapman | DB | 19 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD |
Syracuse's 2023 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/2/2023 | vs. Colgate | W 65-0 | - |
| 9/9/2023 | vs. Western Michigan | W 48-7 | -25 |
| 9/16/2023 | at Purdue | W 35-20 | -1.5 |
| 9/23/2023 | vs. Army | W 29-16 | -13 |
| 9/30/2023 | vs. Clemson | L 31-14 | +7 |
| 10/7/2023 | at North Carolina | - | |
| 10/14/2023 | at Florida State | - | - |
| 10/26/2023 | at Virginia Tech | - | - |
| 11/3/2023 | vs. Boston College | - | - |
| 11/11/2023 | vs. Pittsburgh | - | - |
| 11/18/2023 | at Georgia Tech | - | - |
| 11/25/2023 | vs. Wake Forest | - | - |
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
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Garrett Shrader | QB | 1,153 YDS (63.5%) / 8 TD / 4 INT 340 RUSH YDS / 6 RUSH TD / 68 RUSH YPG |
| LeQuint Allen | RB | 363 YDS / 6 TD / 72.6 YPG / 4.8 YPC 17 REC / 133 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 26.6 REC YPG |
| Umari Hatcher | WR | 13 REC / 225 YDS / 2 TD / 45 YPG |
| Damien Alford | WR | 18 REC / 282 YDS / 1 TD / 56.4 YPG |
| Marlowe Wax | LB | 29 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 SACK |
| Justin Barron | DB | 23 TKL / 1 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD |
| Leon Lowery | LB | 12 TKL / 3 TFL / 2.5 SACK |
| Anwar Sparrow | LB | 8 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK |
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