North Carolina Dominates Syracuse 27-10 in Week 10
North Carolina defeated Syracuse 27-10 on Saturday in Week 10, with the Tar Heels controlling the second half to cover the spread as the away team.
Syracuse jumped out to an early 7-3 lead after the first quarter and extended it to 10-3 by halftime. However, the game shifted dramatically in the third quarter, when North Carolina scored 14 unanswered points to take control. The Tar Heels added a final touchdown in the fourth quarter to seal the victory.
Demon June led North Carolina's receiving attack with 81 yards, highlighted by a 72-yard touchdown reception from Gio Lopez in the third quarter that proved pivotal in the comeback. Syracuse's Joseph Filardi led the Orange in passing with 39 yards while also rushing for 8 yards.
The game featured significant momentum swings, with 12 lead changes throughout the contest. North Carolina's dominant second-half performance proved decisive, as Syracuse was unable to score after halftime. The final score finished under the 45.5-point over-under line.
AI-generated recap · Aug 1, 2026
| Team | 1Q | 2Q | 3Q | 4Q | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 North Carolina | 3 | 3 | 14 | 7 | 27 |
 Syracuse | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Scoring Timeline
Drive Chart
Box Score
| Statistic | North Carolina | Syracuse |
|---|---|---|
| Passing | 15-19 | 4-18 |
| Pass Yards | 216 | 39 |
| Rush Yards | 209 | 108 |
| Total Yards | 425 | 147 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| 3rd Down | 4-13 | 3-12 |
| Penalties | 6-44 | 3-25 |
| Possession | 35:29 | 24:31 |
Player Leaders
Player Leaders
Play-by-Play
(15:00) No Huddle-Shotgun #7 G.Lopez rush middle for 15 yards gain to the UNC40 (#8 D.Reese), 1ST DOWN
(14:23) No Huddle-Shotgun #12 D.June rush right for 6 yards gain to the UNC46 (#1 D.Samuel Jr.; #82 J.Tremble)
(13:45) No Huddle-Shotgun #7 G.Lopez pass incomplete short left to #8 K.Paysour thrown to UNC44 QB hurried by #11 D.Jaquez Jr.
(13:45) No Huddle-Shotgun #7 G.Lopez pass incomplete deep right to #84 S.Easter thrown to SYRA30
(13:36) #96 T.Maginness punt 40 yards to the SYRA14 fair catch by #1 D.Samuel Jr. at SYRA14
(13:15) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 J.Filardi rush right for 1 yard gain to the SYRA15 (#9 M.Abou Jaoude; #92 C.Mims)
(12:45) No Huddle-Shotgun #6 Y.Willis rush middle for 0 yards to the SYRA15 (#18 J.Patterson)
(12:14) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 J.Filardi sacked for loss of 6 yards to the SYRA09 (#9 M.Abou Jaoude)
(11:33) #41 J.Stonehouse punt 48 yards to the UNC43 fair catch by #9 J.Green at UNC43
(11:13) No Huddle-Shotgun #12 D.June rush middle for 2 yards gain to the UNC45 (#91 G.Rooks)
(10:16) No Huddle-Shotgun #7 G.Lopez pass complete short middle to #1 J.Shipp caught at SYRA47, for 8 yards to the SYRA47 (#19 C.Perry), 1ST DOWN
(09:49) No Huddle-Shotgun #7 G.Lopez pass complete short right to #8 K.Paysour caught at SYRA35, for 44 yards to the SYRA03 (#23 D.Grant), 1ST DOWN
(09:12) No Huddle-Shotgun #7 G.Lopez pass incomplete short middle to #8 K.Paysour thrown to SYRA00 broken up by #16 C.Peal
(09:06) No Huddle-Shotgun #12 D.June rush middle for 2 yards gain to the SYRA01 (#0 B.Long Jr.; #5 A.Deslauriers)
(08:41) No Huddle-Shotgun #7 G.Lopez rush middle for 0 yards to the SYRA01 (#5 A.Deslauriers)
PENALTY UNC False Start 5 yards from SYRA01 to SYRA06. NO PLAY
(07:59) #90 R.Verhoff field goal attempt from 24 yards GOOD (H: #96 T.Maginness, LS: #42 S.Triplett), clock 07:59
(07:56) No Huddle-Shotgun #6 Y.Willis rush middle for 3 yards gain to the SYRA28 (#21 K.Cost; #6 D.Robinson)
(07:13) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 J.Filardi pass incomplete deep right to #2 J.Cook II thrown to UNC42 broken up by #21 K.Cost
(07:10) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 J.Filardi pass incomplete short middle to #15 D.Gill Jr. thrown to SYRA35
(06:53) #41 J.Stonehouse punt 47 yards to the UNC25
(06:53) No Huddle-Shotgun #7 G.Lopez pass complete short left to #27 J.McGill caught at UNC28, for 5 yards to the UNC30 (#23 D.Grant; #6 J.Heard Jr.)
(06:03) No Huddle-Shotgun #28 B.Hall rush middle for 0 yards to the UNC30 (#82 J.Tremble; #30 N.Nyandoro)
(05:32) No Huddle-Shotgun #7 G.Lopez pass complete short middle to #1 J.Shipp caught at UNC45, for 19 yards to the UNC49 (#2 D.Chestnut), 1ST DOWN
Anwar Sparrow 51 Yd Fumble Return (Tripp Woody Kick)
(04:38) No Huddle-Shotgun #28 B.Hall rush middle for 3 yards gain to the UNC28 (#82 J.Tremble)
(03:50) No Huddle-Shotgun #28 B.Hall rush middle for 3 yards gain to the UNC31 (#91 G.Rooks)
(03:09) No Huddle-Shotgun #7 G.Lopez pass incomplete short right to #1 J.Shipp thrown to UNC40
(03:09) #96 T.Maginness punt 51 yards to the SYRA18 #1 D.Samuel Jr. return 19 yards to the SYRA37 (#4 M.Gbayor)
(02:49) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 J.Filardi rush middle for 14 yards gain to the UNC49 (#12 G.Smith III), 1ST DOWN
(02:29) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 J.Filardi pass incomplete short left to #15 D.Gill Jr. thrown to UNC33
(02:29) No Huddle-Shotgun #6 Y.Willis rush middle for 6 yards gain to the UNC43 (#2 A.Simpson)
(01:44) No Huddle-Shotgun #24 W.Nixon rush middle for 13 yards gain to the UNC30 (#12 G.Smith III), 1ST DOWN
(01:21) No Huddle-Shotgun #24 W.Nixon rush right for 7 yards gain to the UNC23 (#21 K.Cost)
(00:53) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 J.Filardi pass incomplete deep left to #2 J.Cook II thrown to UNC00 broken up by #21 K.Cost
(00:41) No Huddle-Shotgun #6 Y.Willis rush middle for 6 yards gain to the UNC17 (#94 I.Johnson), 1ST DOWN
(15:00) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 J.Filardi rush left for 6 yards gain to the UNC11 (#21 K.Cost)
(14:17) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 J.Filardi sacked for loss of 6 yards to the UNC17 (), fumble by #13 J.Filardi recovered by SYRA #13 J.Filardi at UNC17 #13 J.Filardi return 0 yards to the UNC17 (#8 S.Vilbert; #9 M.Abou Jaoude)
(13:00) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 J.Filardi sacked for loss of 8 yards to the UNC25 (#9 M.Abou Jaoude) PENALTY UNC Personal Foul 8 yards from UNC17 to UNC09, 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY
(12:26) No Huddle-Shotgun #6 Y.Willis rush middle for 1 yard gain to the UNC08 (#94 I.Johnson)
(12:26) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 J.Filardi pass incomplete short right to #89 D.Villari thrown to UNC10
PENALTY SYRA Delay Of Game 5 yards from UNC08 to UNC13. NO PLAY
(12:21) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 J.Filardi pass incomplete short left to #15 D.Gill Jr. thrown to UNC00 broken up by #29 M.Allen
Tripp Woody 31 Yd Field Goal
(12:17) No Huddle-Shotgun #12 D.June rush middle for 15 yards gain to the UNC40 (#2 D.Chestnut), 1ST DOWN
(11:41) No Huddle-Shotgun #12 D.June rush middle for 0 yards to the UNC40 (#23 D.Grant)
(10:53) No Huddle-Shotgun #7 G.Lopez rush right for 6 yards gain to the UNC46 (#94 K.Jobity Jr.)
(10:03) No Huddle-Shotgun #37 D.Gause rush middle for 2 yards gain to the UNC48 (#94 K.Jobity Jr.; #91 G.Rooks)
(09:32) #96 T.Maginness punt 41 yards to the SYRA11 #1 D.Samuel Jr. return 9 yards to the SYRA20 (#31 W.Hardy)
PENALTY UNC Delay Of Game 5 yards from SYRA20 to SYRA25. NO PLAY
PENALTY UNC Offside 5 yards from SYRA25 to SYRA30, 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY
(08:46) No Huddle-Shotgun #39 T.Hill rush middle for 2 yards gain to the SYRA32 (#91 L.Jackson; #8 S.Vilbert)
(08:14) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 J.Filardi pass incomplete short right to #15 D.Gill Jr. thrown to SYRA45
(08:14) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 J.Filardi pass incomplete short right to #2 J.Cook II thrown to SYRA40
(08:10) #41 J.Stonehouse punt 57 yards to the UNC11 #9 J.Green return 10 yards to the UNC21 (#2 D.Chestnut)
(07:56) No Huddle-Shotgun #12 D.June rush middle for 5 yards gain to the UNC26 (#0 B.Long Jr.; #13 G.Bryant III)
(07:29) No Huddle-Shotgun #7 G.Lopez pass complete short left to #8 K.Paysour caught at UNC27, for 1 yard to the UNC27, End Of Play
(06:26) No Huddle-Shotgun #7 G.Lopez rush middle for 3 yards gain to the UNC30 (#91 G.Rooks; #30 N.Nyandoro)
(06:12) #96 T.Maginness punt 43 yards to the SYRA27 fair catch by #1 D.Samuel Jr. at SYRA27
(06:12) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 J.Filardi pass complete deep middle to #14 D.Johnson caught at UNC48, for 25 yards to the UNC48 (#7 K.House), 1ST DOWN
(05:40) No Huddle-Shotgun #6 Y.Willis rush middle for 1 yard gain to the UNC47 (#31 W.Hardy)
(04:56) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 J.Filardi pass incomplete short right thrown to UNC40
(04:50) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 J.Filardi pass incomplete short left thrown to UNC40
(04:50) #41 J.Stonehouse punt 39 yards to the UNC08
(04:41) No Huddle-Shotgun #12 D.June rush right for 4 yards gain to the UNC12 (#5 A.Deslauriers)
(03:54) No Huddle-Shotgun #12 D.June rush middle for 44 yards gain to the SYRA44 (#0 B.Long Jr.), 1ST DOWN
(03:33) No Huddle-Shotgun #12 D.June rush middle for 2 yards gain to the SYRA42 (#12 A.Sparrow)
(02:53) No Huddle-Shotgun #28 B.Hall rush middle for 10 yards gain to the SYRA32 (#19 C.Perry), 1ST DOWN
(02:15) No Huddle-Shotgun #28 B.Hall rush left for 1 yard gain to the SYRA31 (#1 D.Samuel Jr.; #12 A.Sparrow)
(01:58) No Huddle-Shotgun #7 G.Lopez pass complete short right to #27 J.McGill caught at SYRA38, for 7 yards to the SYRA24 (#12 A.Sparrow)
(01:17) No Huddle-Shotgun #37 D.Gause rush middle for 1 yard loss to the SYRA25 (#4 D.Wilson Jr.)
Rece Verhoff 43 Yd Field Goal
(00:32) Kneel down by #13 J.Filardi at SYRA23 for loss of 2 yards
(14:55) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 J.Filardi pass complete short right to #18 E.Ross caught at SYRA25, for 8 yards to the SYRA33 (#21 K.Cost)
(14:23) No Huddle-Shotgun #6 Y.Willis rush middle for 0 yards to the SYRA33 (#4 M.Gbayor; #6 D.Robinson)
(13:51) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 J.Filardi pass incomplete short right to #2 J.Cook II thrown to SYRA45
(13:39) #41 J.Stonehouse punt 39 yards to the UNC28 fair catch by #31 W.Hardy at UNC28
Demon June 72 Yd pass from Gio Lopez (Rece Verhoff Kick)
(13:10) No Huddle-Shotgun #6 Y.Willis rush right for 10 yards gain to the SYRA34 (#5 G.Gibson), 1ST DOWN
(12:39) No Huddle-Shotgun #6 Y.Willis rush middle for 4 yards gain to the SYRA38 (#91 L.Jackson)
(12:13) No Huddle-Shotgun #6 Y.Willis rush middle for 3 yards gain to the SYRA41 (#7 K.House; #4 M.Gbayor)
(11:23) No Huddle-Shotgun #24 W.Nixon rush middle for 2 yards gain to the SYRA43 (#8 S.Vilbert; #9 M.Abou Jaoude)
(10:49) No Huddle-Shotgun #6 Y.Willis rush right for 9 yards gain to the UNC48 (#7 K.House; #5 G.Gibson), 1ST DOWN
(10:12) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 L.Carney rush middle for 18 yards gain to the UNC30 (#16 C.Bryson), 1ST DOWN
(09:43) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 L.Carney rush left for 4 yards loss to the UNC34 (#25 J.Mupoyi)
(09:02) No Huddle-Shotgun #6 Y.Willis rush middle for 1 yard gain to the UNC33 (#94 I.Johnson; #9 M.Abou Jaoude)
(08:25) No Huddle-Shotgun #11 L.Carney sacked for loss of 4 yards to the UNC37 (#40 T.Thompson)
PENALTY SYRA Delay Of Game 5 yards from UNC37 to UNC42. NO PLAY
(07:18) #41 J.Stonehouse punt 42 yards to the UNC00, Touchback
(07:18) No Huddle-Shotgun #7 G.Lopez pass complete short left to #27 J.McGill caught at UNC17, for 2 yards loss to the UNC18 (#1 D.Samuel Jr.)
(06:32) No Huddle-Shotgun #7 G.Lopez pass complete short right to #12 D.June caught at UNC17, for 9 yards to the UNC27 (#30 N.Nyandoro; #23 D.Grant)
(05:59) No Huddle-Shotgun #12 D.June rush left for 9 yards gain to the UNC36 (#0 B.Long Jr.), 1ST DOWN
(05:19) No Huddle-Shotgun #37 D.Gause rush middle for 10 yards gain to the UNC46 (#19 C.Perry), 1ST DOWN
(04:38) No Huddle-Shotgun #37 D.Gause rush middle for 2 yards gain to the UNC48 (#11 D.Jaquez Jr.) PENALTY SYRA Personal Foul 15 yards from UNC48 to SYRA37, 1ST DOWN
(02:47) No Huddle-Shotgun #37 D.Gause rush right for 11 yards gain to the SYRA26 (#16 C.Peal), 1ST DOWN
(02:10) No Huddle-Shotgun #37 D.Gause rush middle for 2 yards loss to the SYRA28 (#12 A.Sparrow)
(01:56) No Huddle-Shotgun #7 G.Lopez pass complete short middle to #1 J.Shipp caught at SYRA31, for 3 yards loss to the SYRA31 (#12 A.Sparrow)
(01:30) No Huddle-Shotgun #7 G.Lopez pass complete short right to #8 K.Paysour caught at SYRA25, for 14 yards to the SYRA17 (#1 D.Samuel Jr.)
(01:16) No Huddle-Shotgun #12 D.June rush middle for 5 yards gain to the SYRA12 (#8 D.Reese), 1ST DOWN
(00:37) No Huddle-Shotgun #1 J.Shipp rush left for 7 yards gain to the SYRA05 (#16 C.Peal)
Demon June 5 Yd Run (Rece Verhoff Kick)
(00:01) No Huddle-Shotgun #6 Y.Willis rush middle for 7 yards gain to the SYRA32 (#40 T.Thompson; #12 G.Smith III)
(14:58) No Huddle-Shotgun #24 W.Nixon rush middle for 2 yards gain to the SYRA34 (#21 K.Cost; #40 T.Thompson)
(14:14) No Huddle-Shotgun #6 Y.Willis rush right for 4 yards gain to the SYRA38 (#20 J.Thompson), 1ST DOWN
(13:36) No Huddle-Shotgun #6 Y.Willis rush middle for 6 yards gain to the SYRA44 (#7 K.House)
(12:53) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 J.Filardi sacked for loss of 10 yards to the SYRA34 (#9 M.Abou Jaoude), fumble by #13 J.Filardi recovered by UNC #8 S.Vilbert at SYRA34, End Of Play
(12:53) No Huddle-Shotgun #12 D.June rush right for 2 yards gain to the SYRA32 (#2 D.Chestnut)
(12:07) No Huddle-Shotgun #7 G.Lopez pass complete short left to #1 J.Shipp caught at SYRA32, for 5 yards to the SYRA27 (#30 N.Nyandoro)
(11:17) No Huddle-Shotgun #7 G.Lopez rush middle for 6 yards gain to the SYRA21 (#18 D.Omopariola), 1ST DOWN
Jordan Shipp 21 Yd pass from Gio Lopez (Rece Verhoff Kick)
(10:33) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 J.Filardi pass complete short right to #24 W.Nixon caught at SYRA22, for 2 yards to the SYRA27 (#20 J.Thompson)
(10:05) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 J.Filardi pass incomplete short right to #18 E.Ross thrown to SYRA36 broken up by #20 J.Thompson PENALTY UNC Pass Interference 11 yard from SYRA27 to SYRA38, 1ST DOWN. NO PLAY
(09:06) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 J.Filardi rush right for 9 yards gain to the SYRA47 (#94 I.Johnson)
(08:50) No Huddle-Shotgun #24 W.Nixon rush middle for 5 yards gain to the UNC48 (#7 K.House), 1ST DOWN
(08:38) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 J.Filardi pass incomplete short middle to #89 D.Villari thrown to UNC35
(08:36) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 J.Filardi pass complete short right to #15 D.Gill Jr. caught at UNC44, for 4 yards to the UNC44, out of bounds at UNC44
(08:36) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 J.Filardi pass incomplete short right to #15 D.Gill Jr. thrown to UNC31
(08:30) No Huddle-Shotgun #13 J.Filardi pass incomplete deep right to #18 E.Ross thrown to UNC15, TURNOVER ON DOWNS
(08:17) No Huddle-Shotgun #37 D.Gause rush middle for 6 yards gain to the UNC50 (#2 D.Chestnut)
(07:23) No Huddle-Shotgun #37 D.Gause rush middle for 8 yards gain to the SYRA42 (#6 J.Heard Jr.; #30 N.Nyandoro), 1ST DOWN
(06:47) No Huddle-Shotgun #37 D.Gause rush middle for 7 yards gain to the SYRA35 (#1 D.Samuel Jr.)
(06:01) No Huddle-Shotgun #37 D.Gause rush right for 10 yards gain to the SYRA25 (#6 J.Heard Jr.; #3 K.Singleton), 1ST DOWN
(05:13) No Huddle-Shotgun #37 D.Gause rush left for 6 yards gain to the SYRA19 (#1 D.Samuel Jr.)
(04:27) No Huddle-Shotgun #37 D.Gause rush middle for 2 yards gain to the SYRA17 (#6 J.Heard Jr.)
(04:05) No Huddle-Shotgun #7 G.Lopez rush middle for 3 yards gain to the SYRA14 (#6 J.Heard Jr.), 1ST DOWN
(03:16) No Huddle-Shotgun #37 D.Gause rush right for 7 yards loss to the SYRA21 (#18 D.Omopariola)
(02:33) No Huddle-Shotgun #37 D.Gause rush middle for 1 yard gain to the SYRA20 (#82 J.Tremble)
(02:23) No Huddle-Shotgun #37 D.Gause rush middle for 3 yards gain to the SYRA17 (#94 K.Jobity Jr.; #2 D.Chestnut)
(02:12) No Huddle-Shotgun #7 G.Lopez pass complete short left to #1 J.Shipp caught at SYRA03, for 14 yards to the SYRA03, out of bounds at SYRA03, 1ST DOWN
(01:54) Kneel down by #7 G.Lopez at SYRA05 for loss of 2 yards
(01:16) Kneel down by #7 G.Lopez at SYRA07 for loss of 2 yards
(00:28) Kneel down by #7 G.Lopez at SYRA09 for loss of 2 yards