Syracuse defeated North Carolina, 31-30, to snap a year-old conference losing streak. Here's a breakdown of the game:

What Happened

After North Carolina scored on their opening drive to kick off overtime, the Orange responded with a seven-play drive that culminated in a a Calvin Russell four-yard touchdown pass from Steve Angeli. Head coach Fran Brown decided to go for 2 and the win, and Angeli found Russell again rolling to his right, and Russell appeared to break the plane, giving Syracuse its first ACC win of the 2026 season.

The Orange trailed 20-10 late into the second half, but Syracuse’s offense came alive in the fourth quarter with a pair of touchdowns. SU could have won in regulation, but a missed PAT from Shay Barker following a score with 1:54 left misfired, which allowed North Carolina to extend into an extra frame.

Analysis

No, it was not pretty. No, Syracuse didn’t play disciplined football (7 penalties for 65 yards).…