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Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Football.

North Carolina's Quarterback Challenge

Up until now, it’s clear the UNC Football staff believes Billy Edwards is the best quarterback option to maximize this year. But we’re not talking about a team trying to contend for a college football playoff. So where’s the line to what Edwards can provide now versus one of the other quarterbacks potentially showing you what you have for next season? (Inside Carolina)

North Carolina vs. Syracuse: Inches Away

After experiencing the thrills of late wins the past two weeks, UNC felt the pain of losing on the final play in Saturday's 31-30 overtime loss to Syracuse at Kenan Stadium. The Tar Heels took a seven-point lead in overtime before the Orange reached the end zone on 4th-and-goal and scored the game-winning 2-point conversion by the smallest of margins. (GoHeels.com)

UNC vs. Syracuse grades, snap counts: Derek McDonald leads the way

Derek McDonald’s 82.8 defensive grade from Pro Football Focus was the highest of any UNC Football player in the 31-30 overtime loss to Syracuse, while quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. finished near the bottom of the offensive rankings. The numbers show a Tar Heel team that leaned heavily on the pass and struggled most when Edwards was pressured. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Late-Game Shortcomings Lead To UNC Football's Overtime Loss To Syracuse

Syracuse would ultimately go on to stun North Carolina with a game-winning two-point conversion in overtime Saturday. But long before that development, it’s what the Tar Heels failed to do with their opportunities, such as the possessions immediately following those turnovers on downs, that left the door open for the Orange to mount their comeback. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Carolina Insider - UNC vs. Syracuse Postgame Reactions

Jones Angell and Adam Lucas from the Carolina Insider Podcast, break down North Carolina's disappointing 31-30 overtime loss to the Syracuse Orange on Saturday night in Kenan Stadium. (View Video)

Good, Bad, and Ugly Report: UNC vs. Syracuse

Death. Taxes. UNC spitting the bit in a meaningful football game. There were two things that made this one particularly painful: First, Carolina did not have back-breaking turnovers or key penalties; and second, Syracuse did not lead until the final play of the game. With that in mind, here is the same-as-ever-was edition of the Good, Bad, and Ugly Report. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: IC Podcast - Same Old Situation For UNC Football

Jason Staples, Buck Sanders, and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina discuss UNC's loss to Syracuse, the play of quarterback Billy Edwards, the play calling of Bobby Petrino, growing concerns for the defense including the defensive line's heavy snap count load, injuries, and more. (View Video)

UNC Football Offensive and Defensive Snap Counts vs. Syracuse

Snap counts provide insight into how UNC distributed playing time, which players carried the largest workloads, and how the rotations developed on both sides of the football. The Tar Heels played 70 offensive snaps compared with 89 defensive snaps. Here is a position-by-position breakdown of UNC's offensive and defensive snap counts vs. Syracuse. (Tar Heel Blue)

Syracuse ends ACC skid with OT win over UNC. Observations from a thriller

Derek McDonald doesn’t have the answers. Not to North Carolina football’s breakdowns against a Syracuse team that was winless in ACC play, nor the Tar Heels’ inability to stuff the Orange when it was down to its last chance - fourth-and-4 in overtime, nursing a touchdown lead. "If I had the answer, I'd probably be standing here with a smile on my face." (MSN.com)

Video: Syracuse Outlasts Tar Heels, 31-30, In Overtime - Highlights

Calvin Russell caught a 4-yard touchdown and the ensuing two-point conversion pass to give Syracuse a 31-30 overtime win over North Carolina on Saturday. Jaylen McGill paced UNC with 62 yards on 12 carries, while Demon June rushed nine times for 53 yards. Check out the highlights. (View Video)

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