NCAAF – FREE PLAY: North Carolina (317) vs. Syracuse (318)

Everything changed for Syracuse on September 20, when starting quarterback Steve Angeli suffered a season-ending torn Achilles in a shocking 34-21 upset win over Clemson. The Orange exploded out of the gates, averaging 43 points per game through their first four contests with Angeli under center. Fast forward five weeks, and the offense has cratered into irrelevance. Backup Rickie Collins has been the culprit, tossing seven interceptions against a measly three touchdowns while completing under 55% of his passes.Compounding the aerial woes is a nonexistent ground attack that’s left Syracuse painfully predictable.

The Tar Heels aren’t lighting up scoreboards or contending for the ACC crown—Belichick’s debut campaign has been a bumpy 2-5 ride marked by self inflicted wounds and a bottom tier offense. But amid the chaos of a roster overhaul and off-field distractions, there’s real evidence of progress, particularly on defense and in close contests. UNC has dropped four straight, yet three of those defeats came by a combined 10 points, showcasing resilience rather than blowout frailty.

The Tar Heels keep it within a field goal by capitalizing on Syracuse’s turnover prone QB and run stuffed scheme. If UNC avoids the goal line gaffes, outright upset at +120 is in play. Tail with confidence—this dog’s got bite on Halloween night.

Let’s cash some tickets!