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Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Football.

Video: The Road from Chapel Hill to Nashville with Chase Rice

North Carolina alumnus, former Tar Heel linebacker, and country music artist joins the Well Said podcast to talk about how his time at UNC shaped him and why he feels a lifelong connection to Carolina. (View Video)

Defense Is The Engine Driving UNC Football's Success

Through six games, UNC boasts the 17th-best red zone defense in the country, ranking third in the ACC. In opponents’ 19 trips inside the red area this season, the Tar Heels have surrendered eight touchdowns and five field goals. That strength was on full display against Duke, where UNC held its rival to one touchdown and two field goals in four trips. (Inside Carolina)

After Big Win, UNC Football Looking to Avoid Emotional Letdown vs. Syracuse

So no one would be surprised if the Tar Heels came out a little sleepy against 2-4 Syracuse. But with hard-earned confidence and a reasonable path to a bowl game, coach ’s team is sticking to the maxims which got it to 4-2. One of those is the "24-hour rule." "You’ve got 24 hours to celebrate a win...now it’s time to focus on Syracuse." (Chapelboro.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Is Syracuse a 'trap game' for UNC Football?

UNC Football eyes real momentum but faces classic trap game risk as Syracuse comes to Chapel Hill. Can ’ improved play and the Tar Heels’ disciplined approach keep the win streak alive, or will past patterns of letdowns after big Duke victories haunt them once again? (View Video)

North Carolina vs. Syracuse Prediction: Will Bill Belichick's Tar Heels keep winning?

As UNC Football takes aim at their fourth win in a row against Syracuse, here are some things to know, players to watch, and a prediction. UNC 27, Syracuse 19: Despite their record, the Orange haven’t been crushed in games this season and the Tar Heels have struggled to put together a full 60 minutes. Still, UNC is set on maintaining its upward trend. (MSN.com)

Syracuse Faces Quarterback Uncertainty Ahead of Saturday's Matchup With UNC

Syracuse has used four quarterbacks this season, with Steve Angeli, Malachi Nelson, Amari Odom, and Danny Lauter all throwing at least one TD pass. Yet the Orange have maintained one of the nation's more productive passing attacks. Now, with three quarterbacks on the injury report, Syracuse faces significant uncertainty entering Saturday. (Tar Heel Blue)

Audio: Previewing UNC Football vs. Syracuse with Jones Angell

Voice of the Tar Heels previews Saturday’s big game against the Syracuse Orange in Kenan Stadium. It’s a rare prime-time night game, and North Carolina is favored to win, looking to build on a two-game win streak against a Syracuse team that’s still looking for its first ACC victory. But Jones says the Orange are not to be taken lightly. (Chapelboro.com)

Three things to watch during UNC Football’s home game against Syracuse

UNC hopes to get its third win a row and fifth on the season Saturday at the expense of Syracuse. Currently 0-4 in the ACC, Syracuse’s two wins this season have come over New Hampshire by a lot and by one over UConn in OT. Thanks to injury, Syracuse has played four quarterbacks so far this season, which one starts against UNC is anyone’s guess. (Tar Heel Blog)

Video: IC Podcast - UNC vs. Syracuse Football Preview

Jason Staples, Greg Barnes, and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss UNC Football's matchup with Syracuse on Saturday night in Kenan Stadium. The Tar Heels face a 'Cuse team struggling to find an offensive identity at quarterback but have one of the nations best receivers in Umari Hatcher. (View Video)

Podcast: Carolina Football Live - UNC vs. Duke Recap, Syracuse Preview

North Carolina head football coach joins from the Tar Heel Sports Network to recap UNC's win over Duke, preview Saturday night's matchup against Syracuse, answer questions from Tar Heel fans, and more.. (Listen To Podcast)
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Football Schedule at a Glance
Last Game:
North Carolina: 30
Syracuse: 31
Sat, Oct 24 Box Score
Next Game:
UNC vs. #1 Miami
Sat, Oct 31 7:30 ET, Chapel Hill, Kenan Stadium
ABC Tickets
ACC Football Standings
TeamACCOverall
Miami5-07-0
SMU4-16-1
Wake Forest4-16-1
Virginia Tech3-26-2
Louisville3-24-3
Duke2-25-2
Boston College2-24-3
Clemson2-24-3
North Carolina2-24-3
Pittsburgh2-35-3
Stanford2-34-4
Virginia2-34-4
California2-33-5
Florida State1-33-4
NC State1-33-4
Georgia Tech1-32-5
Syracuse1-43-4