Syracuse vs. North Carolina Short Report | Oct 7, 2023

Syracuse

7 - 40

Kenan Memorial Stadium

Chapel Hill, NC

Oct 7, 2023

North Carolina

Kenan Memorial Stadium

Chapel Hill, NC

Oct 7, 2023

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Game Recap

North Carolina Tar Heels secured a decisive victory over the Syracuse Orange with a final score of 40-7. The game started strong for North Carolina, who scored two touchdowns in the first half, including a 1-yard rush by Drake Maye and a 23-yard pass to Bryson Nesbit. Syracuse managed to score their only touchdown in the third quarter through a 1-yard rush by LeQuint Allen.

North Carolina remained dominant throughout, with Drake Maye throwing for 442 yards and scoring three passing touchdowns. The Tar Heels' defense also played a crucial role, intercepting two passes and limiting Syracuse's effectiveness. Special teams contributed with four field goals by kicker Noah Burnette, sealing the commanding win.

Key Plays:

Noah Burnette (North Carolina)

kicked a 29-yard field goal to open the scoring

Drake Maye (North Carolina)

rushed for 1 yard touchdown to extend the lead

Drake Maye (North Carolina)

passed to Bryson Nesbit for 23 yard touchdown

Drake Maye (North Carolina)

passed to John Copenhaver for 1 yard touchdown

LeQuint Allen (Syracuse)

rushed for 1 yard touchdown, marking Syracuse's only score

Drake Maye (North Carolina)

passed to Kobe Paysour for 77 yard touchdown

Noah Burnette (North Carolina)

kicked a 31-yard field goal to cap off the scoring

Alijah Huzzie (North Carolina)

intercepted a pass to halt Syracuse's drive

Amare Campbell (North Carolina)

intercepted a pass and returned it for 19 yards
Standout Players:
  • Drake Maye (North Carolina, QB)

    Impressive performance with 442 passing yards, three passing touchdowns, and one rushing touchdown.
  • Nate McCollum (North Carolina, WR)

    Caught seven passes for 135 yards, contributing significantly to multiple scoring drives.
  • Noah Burnette (North Carolina, K)

    Perfect on four field goal attempts, crucial for adding points throughout the game.
  • LeQuint Allen (Syracuse, RB)

    Scored Syracuse's only touchdown with a 1-yard rush and contributed in both rushing and receiving.
  • Bryson Nesbit (North Carolina, TE)

    Recorded five receptions for 79 yards, including a 23-yard touchdown catch.
Team
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T

Syracuse Orange

0

0

7

0

7

North Carolina Tar Heels

10

17

10

3

40

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