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

Posted Oct 25, 2026
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)

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