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Syracuse Orange vs North Carolina Tar Heels Wrap - North Carolina Wins 31-6

Syracuse couldn't hang with the Tar Heels on Saturday as North Carolina blasted the Orange 31-6 in Week 2 action at Kenan Memorial Stadium.

North Carolina won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -24.0-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 66.5.

Michael Carter rushed for 78 yards, while Javonte Williams added 57 yards in the win. Dyami Brown and Michael Carter added 94 and 60 receiving yards respectively.

Tommy DeVito rushed for 30 yards for Syracuse, while Jawhar Jordan added 26 yards. Rex Culpepper threw for 22 yards for the Orange, while receivers Taj Harris and Anthony Queeley had 64 and 37 yards respectively.

North Carolina outgained Syracuse 463-202 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 23-15 by the Tar Heels.

North Carolina led the time of possession tally, as the game finished as a 32:10-27:50 split in that important category.

North Carolina looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against Charlotte. Syracuse will aim to get back on the winning track at Pittsburgh.