North Carolina Tar Heels 37–40 Syracuse Orange: Final Score & Recap | Week 8, 2018

Quick answer

Syracuse Orange defeated North Carolina Tar Heels 40–37 in Week 8, 2018. Final score: North Carolina Tar Heels 37, Syracuse Orange 40.

Game summary

Syracuse Orange edged North Carolina Tar Heels 40–37 in Week 8 of the 2018 season.

Scoring: 9 touchdowns, 5 field goals across 14 plays.
Passing leader: Tommy DeVito (183) — 0.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.41 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Antonio Williams — 0.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: Anthony Ratliff-Williams — 9 rec, 0.0 yds.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
North Carolina Tar Heels	6	0	9	3	9	37
Syracuse Orange	0	12	12	6	12	40

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

UNCNorth Carolina Tar Heels

+3OPP 33

+3

SYRSyracuse Orange

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Scoring timeline

14 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

UNC
Q1TD
DNDazz Newsome
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Nathan Elliott pass complete to Dazz Newsome for 6 yds for a TD, (Freeman Jones KICK)
SYR
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
6-3
Andre Szmyt 46 yd FG GOOD
SYR
Q2TD
CEChris Elmore
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-9
Chris Elmore run for 1 yd for a TD, (Andre Szmyt KICK)
SYR
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
6-12
Andre Szmyt 25 yd FG GOOD
UNC
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
9-12
Freeman Jones 34 yd FG GOOD
SYR
Q3TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-18
Sterling Hofrichter punt for 58 yds , Dazz Newsome returns for 75 yds for a TD, (Freeman Jones KICK)
UNC
Q3TD
AWAntonio Williams
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-18
Antonio Williams run for 12 yds for a TD, (Freeman Jones KICK)
SYR
Q3TD
EDEric Dungey
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-24
Eric Dungey run for 16 yds for a TD, (Andre Szmyt KICK)
SYR
Q4TD
PCpass complete Nykeim Johnson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-30
Tommy DeVito pass complete to Nykeim Johnson for 42 yds for a TD, (Andre Szmyt KICK)
UNC
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
18-30
Freeman Jones 25 yd FG GOOD
SYR
OTTD
PCpass complete Jamal Custis
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-36
Tommy DeVito pass complete to Jamal Custis for 25 yds for a TD, (Andre Szmyt KICK)
UNC
OTTD
BCBeau Corrales
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-36
Nathan Elliott pass complete to Beau Corrales for 9 yds for a TD Nathan Elliott pass complete to Beau Corrales for 9 yds for a TD Nathan Elliott pass complete to Beau Corrales for 9 yds for a TD, (Freeman Jones KICK)
UNC
OTFG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 33
Score
27-36
Freeman Jones 48 Yd Field Goal
SYR
OTTD
RPRavian Pierce
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-42
Ravian Pierce 4 Yd pass from Tommy DeVito

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Tommy DeVito (183) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.41 EPA/play +7.81 EPA
Nathan Elliott (153) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · -0.01 EPA/play -0.55 EPA
Anthony Ratliff-Williams (153) — 0.0 yds · -0.97 EPA/play -0.97 EPA

Rushing

Antonio Williams (153) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.01 EPA
Eric Dungey (183) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.11 EPA
Michael Carter (153) — 0.0 yds -0.41 EPA

Receiving

Anthony Ratliff-Williams (153) — 9 rec · 0.0 yds +0.23 EPA
Jamal Custis (183) — 4 rec · 0.0 yds +0.11 EPA
Dazz Newsome (153) — 7 rec · 0.0 yds +0.67 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Tommy DeVito	183	19	57.9%	3	+0.41	+7.81
Nathan Elliott	153	50	66.0%	2	-0.01	-0.55
Anthony Ratliff-Williams	153	1	0.0%	0	-0.97	-0.97
Nykeim Johnson	183	1	0.0%	0	-1.61	-1.61
Beau Corrales	153	1	0.0%	0	-4.99	-4.99
Eric Dungey	183	33	48.5%	0	-0.19	-6.33

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UNC	SYR
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	EPA	Result
Q1	153	9	-1.36	Ended
Q1	183	3	-2.29	Missed FG
Q1	153	7	-0.37	Pass TD
Q1	183	6	+1.67	Ended
Q1	153	10	-0.86	Ended
Q2	183	9	+3.06	Rush TD
Q2	153	2	-1.04	Punt
Q2	183	4	+2.90	Ended
Q2	153	3	-2.54	Punt
Q2	183	3	-1.57	Field goal
Q2	153	11	-2.21	Missed FG
Q2	183	7	+1.54	Ended
Q2	153	1	-0.61	Field goal
Q3	183	1	-0.65	Ended
Q3	153	10	+2.04	Ended
Q3	183	8	-3.57	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Syracuse Orange · Moe Neal run for 7 yds Moe Neal fumbled, forced by J.K. Britt, recovered by NCaro Patrice Rene (-6.27 EPA)
Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Nathan Elliott pass complete to Michael Carter for no gain Michael Carter fumbled, forced by Andre Cisco, recovered by Syrac Ryan Guthrie (-5.7 EPA)
Q4 · Syracuse Orange · Tommy DeVito pass intercepted Patrice Rene return for 2 yds to the Syrac 39 (-5.18 EPA)
Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Beau Corrales pass intercepted Evan Foster return for 3 yds to the Syrac 12 (-4.99 EPA)
Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Sterling Hofrichter punt for 58 yds , Dazz Newsome returns for 75 yds for a TD, (Freeman Jones KICK) (-4.9 EPA)
Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Eric Dungey pass incomplete to Moe Neal (-4.84 EPA)
OT · Syracuse Orange · Tommy DeVito pass complete to Jamal Custis for 25 yds for a TD, (Andre Szmyt KICK) (+4.74 EPA)
OT · North Carolina Tar Heels · Nathan Elliott pass complete to Beau Corrales for 9 yds for a TD Nathan Elliott pass complete to Beau Corrales for 9 yds for a TD Nathan Elliott pass complete to Beau Corrales for 9 yds for a TD, (Freeman Jones KICK) (+4.72 EPA)

Key takeaways

Syracuse Orange controlled the final (40–37) in Week 8.
Passing edge: Tommy DeVito (183) — yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: UNC at EPA/play.
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Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of North Carolina Tar Heels vs Syracuse Orange?

North Carolina Tar Heels 37, Syracuse Orange 40 in Week 8 of the 2018 college football season.

Who won North Carolina Tar Heels vs Syracuse Orange?

Syracuse Orange won with a final score of 37–40.

Where can I find the North Carolina Tar Heels vs Syracuse Orange box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401013152.

Who led North Carolina Tar Heels vs Syracuse Orange in passing?

Tommy DeVito (183) led passers with 0.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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