North Carolina defeated Syracuse 27-10 on Saturday in Week 10, with the Tar Heels controlling the second half to cover the spread as the away team.

Syracuse jumped out to an early 7-3 lead after the first quarter and extended it to 10-3 by halftime. However, the game shifted dramatically in the third quarter, when North Carolina scored 14 unanswered points to take control. The Tar Heels added a final touchdown in the fourth quarter to seal the victory.

Demon June led North Carolina's receiving attack with 81 yards, highlighted by a 72-yard touchdown reception from Gio Lopez in the third quarter that proved pivotal in the comeback. Syracuse's Joseph Filardi led the Orange in passing with 39 yards while also rushing for 8 yards.

The game featured significant momentum swings, with 12 lead changes throughout the contest. North Carolina's dominant second-half performance proved decisive, as Syracuse was unable to score after halftime. The final score finished under the 45.5-point over-under line.