Syracuse at North Carolina RV
Syracuse at North Carolina kicks off Saturday, Oct 24 at 7:30 PM EDT on ACC Network. North Carolina is favored by 9.5. The Gotta See It Meter calls it worth having on: 23 of 100 (I'll Bite), mostly on power-conference matchup and conference game.
- Date
- Saturday, Oct 24, 2026
- Kickoff
- TV
- ACC Network · Cable · ESPN app
- Venue
- Kenan Stadium
- City
- Chapel Hill, NC
- Week
- Week 8
- Conference game
- Yes
- Line
- N. Carolina −9.5 · O/U 47.5
- Forecast
- 59°F · wind 7 mph · 0% precipitation
I'll Bite
Syracuse2–4
Wvs New Hampshire66–3
Lvs California18–21
Lat Pittsburgh13–27
Wat UConn42–41
Lat Virginia25–28
Lvs Louisville26–34
at N. Carolina
Nothing since.
N. Carolina4–2
Wvs TCU15–10
Wvs East Tennessee State35–3
Lat Clemson20–28
Lvs Notre Dame26–37
Wat Pittsburgh21–17
Wat Duke24–20
vs Syracuse
Nothing since.
What to expect
These two combine for 55.2 points a game and Syracuse plays fast — 82.7 snaps a game, 2nd nationally. Vegas set the total at 47.5. The last 5 meetings have averaged a 16.0-point margin.
Blowout riskNah
PaceSpeed LimitSyracuse Supersonic · N. Carolina Snail
SeriesCall 911avg margin 16.0 over 5 meetings
The matchup
season averages · national rank in FBS below each · the fuller bar leads · through Week 7
| Syracuse | North Carolina | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 31.752nd | 23.5101st | |
| Points allowed | 25.789th | 19.234th | |
| Yards per play | 5.498th | 5.682nd | |
| Yards allowed per play | 5.367th | 4.934th | |
| Plays per game | 82.72nd | 58.5135th | |
| Turnover margin | -289th | -289th | |
| 3rd down conversion | 42.7%52nd | 37.3%88th |
More stats +11
| Syracuse | North Carolina | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushing yards per game | 159.765th | 116.2120th | |
| Passing yards per game | 289.814th | 213.588th | |
| QB completion rate | 60.8%92nd | 59.5%103rd | |
| QB yards per attempt | 7.573rd | 7.955th | |
| O-line rank | 107thline yards · sack rate | 89thline yards · sack rate | |
| D-line rank | 7thstuff rate · havoc | 138thstuff rate · havoc | |
| Sacks | 1541st | 1365th | |
| Interceptions | 472nd | 550th | |
| Forced fumbles | 438th | 359th | |
| Penalties per game | 10.3138th | 4.27th | |
| Time of possession | 33:496th | 26:58128th |
The series
N. Carolina leads 3–2 over the last 5
| Year | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | N. Carolina 27–10 | 17 |
| 2023 | N. Carolina 40–7 | 33 |
| 2020 | N. Carolina 31–6 | 25 |
| 2018 | Syracuse 40–37 | 3 |
| 2003 | Syracuse 49–47 | 2 |
How to watch
| Network | ACC Network |
|---|---|
| Stream | Cable · ESPN app |
| Kickoff | 7:30 PM EDT |
| Where | Kenan Stadium, Chapel Hill, NC |
What the Meter sees
| Power-conference matchupTwo of the big four on the same field — the bump, plus the floor every power-conference team carries | +14.0 |
|---|---|
| Conference gameLeague standings are on the line | +5.0 |
| Vegas says it's closeClosing spread of 9.5 — the tighter the number, the bigger the bump | +2.2 |
| Where it's onACC Network — a network puts its best games where everyone can find them | +2.0 |
| Gotta See It Meter™ | 23 |
Still Ball0–5Worth a Flip6–17I'll Bite18–33Ready to Rumble34–59Thunderdome60–99Maximum100
Quick answers
- What time does Syracuse vs North Carolina start?
- Saturday, Oct 24 at 7:30 PM EDT.
- What channel is Syracuse vs North Carolina on?
- ACC Network.
- How can I stream Syracuse vs North Carolina?
- Streaming on ESPN app.
- Who is favored in Syracuse vs North Carolina?
- North Carolina by 9.5. The total is 47.5.
- Where is Syracuse vs North Carolina played?
- Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, NC.