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Syracuse vs. UNC Football: The Formula for a Tar Heel Victory

After beating No. 25 Pitt 21-17 and following it with a 24-20 rivalry win at Duke, the Tar Heels have won back-to-back ACC road games and improved to 4-2 overall and 2-1 in the ACC standings. Next up is a Syracuse team whose 2-4 record may be a little misleading. Bill Belichick said this week that the Orange are “a few plays away from being 6-0." (Tar Heel Blue)

North Carolina Football Injury Update on Eve of Syracuse Game

After six UNC starters were listed as questionable on Wednesday, the ACC has released a promising Friday availability report ahead of the Tar Heels’ Saturday matchup with Syracuse. All six UNC starters, Jordan Shipp, Kaleb Cost, Benjamin Hall, Peyton Waters, Jordan Hall, and Aeron Burrell, who were listed as questionable have been upgraded to probable. (Inside Carolina)

Video: UNC Football Winning in the Margins

Greg Barnes and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina look at the winning margins in college football and North Carolina's massive penalty yardage and special teams advantages entering the matchup with Syracuse on Saturday night in Chapel Hill. (View Video)

Audio: 100 Years of Kenan Stadium - Everybody Was Kung Fu Fighting!

Football games at Kenan Stadium are an immense production for everybody involved, from the players on the field to the technicians in the boxes up above. But it was actually a technical glitch which led to one of the most celebratory atmospheres in Kenan history. UNC marching band director Jeff Fuchs shared his perspective of that night. (Chapelboro.com)

Know Before You Go - UNC Football vs. Syracuse

UNC Football hosts its annual Cancer Awareness and Healthcare Appreciation game this Saturday. Select members of the Tar Heel coaching staff will be wearing special custom shoes painted by patients at UNC Children's. Saturday marks the first night game of the 2026 season. Flashing lights, lasers, and pyrotechnics may be used throughout the game. (GoHeels.com)

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

North Carolina alumnus, former Tar Heel linebacker, and country music artist Chase Rice 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 Bill Belichick’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 Billy Edwards’ 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)

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