North Carolina loses to Syracuse in overtime, 31-30

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North Carolina loses to Syracuse in overtime, 31-30
Summary

North Carolina lost to Syracuse 31-30 in overtime at home on Saturday. The Tar Heels took a 20-10 lead in the third quarter but were unable to hold on. Syracuse secured the victory with a two-point conversion after UNC’s touchdown in the first overtime. This loss brings North Carolina's record to 4-3 this season. The Tar Heels will host No. 1 Miami next week.

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  • •North Carolina led 20-10 in the third quarter.
  • •Syracuse won on a two-point conversion in overtime.
  • •North Carolina now has a 4-3 record this season.
  • •UNC previously defeated Pitt and Duke.
  • •Next game for UNC is against No. 1 Miami.
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  • 3:27 AMYahoo Sports — Bill Belichick, North Carolina fall to Syracuse in OT, 31-30
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After a pair of signature wins over Pitt and Duke, North Carolina and coach Bill Belichick have fallen to ACC rival Syracuse.

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