Calvin Russell catches touchdown to secure Syracuse overtime victory over North Carolina
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 3:33 AM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
Calvin Russell III caught a 4-yard touchdown pass and a two-point conversion to secure a 31-30 overtime victory for Syracuse against North Carolina on Saturday night in Chapel Hill. The game was tied at 23-23 at the end of regulation after Syracuse's Tylik Hill missed an extra point following a late touchdown. North Carolina had initially taken a 10-0 lead before Syracuse rallied, highlighted by a 76-yard touchdown catch from Umari Hatcher. Syracuse's Ahmad Miller led the ground game with 125 yards, while North Carolina's Billy Edwards threw for 271 yards and two touchdowns. Syracuse will host No. 23 SMU next week, while North Carolina faces No. 1 Miami.
- •Syracuse improves to 3-4, North Carolina drops to 4-3.
- •The game was tied 23-23 at the end of regulation.
- •Syracuse's Ahmad Miller rushed for 125 yards and a touchdown.
- •North Carolina's Billy Edwards threw for 271 yards and two touchdowns.
- •Syracuse will host No. 23 SMU next week.
- 3:33 AMYahoo Sports — Calvin Russell's 4-yard TD catch lifts Syracuse to 31-30 overtime win over North Carolina
"(AP) — Calvin Russell III 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 night.The Tar Heels (4-3, 2-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) had opened overtime with a Demon June 3-yard touchdown catch.
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