Syracuse Orange vs. North Carolina Tar Heels: 2020 Week 2 Recap

Quick answer

North Carolina Tar Heels defeated Syracuse Orange 31–6 in Week 2, 2020. Final score: Syracuse Orange 6, North Carolina Tar Heels 31.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Syracuse Orange	0	3	3	0	6
North Carolina Tar Heels	6	0	3	12	31

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Sam Howell (153) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.14 EPA/play +4.90 EPA
• Jace Ruder (153) — 0.0 yds · -0.52 EPA/play -0.52 EPA
• Rex Culpepper (183) — 0.0 yds · -0.40 EPA/play -2.81 EPA

Rushing

• Javonte Williams (153) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD -0.11 EPA
• Jawhar Jordan (183) — 0.0 yds -0.46 EPA
• Tommy DeVito (183) — 0.0 yds +0.05 EPA

Receiving

• Michael Carter (153) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.23 EPA
• Beau Corrales (153) — 5 rec · 0.0 yds +0.37 EPA
• Dyami Brown (153) — 6 rec · 0.0 yds +0.79 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Sam Howell	153	35	71.4%	0	1	+0.14	+4.90
Jace Ruder	153	1	100.0%	0	0	-0.52	-0.52
Rex Culpepper	183	7	42.9%	0	0	-0.40	-2.81
Tommy DeVito	183	29	44.8%	0	0	-0.40	-11.67

Team EPA comparison

Stat	SYR	UNC
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	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	153	8	0	+1.60	Ended
Q1	183	3	0	-1.94	Punt
Q1	153	3	0	-2.81	Punt
Q1	183	4	0	-5.53	Ended
Q1	153	2	0	-4.51	Interception
Q1	183	6	0	-2.17	Punt
Q1	153	1	0	+1.57	Pass TD
Q1	153	9	0	+3.21	Ended
Q2	153	1	0	-0.31	Ended
Q2	183	10	0	+1.68	Ended
Q2	153	7	0	-0.55	Punt
Q2	183	3	0	+1.15	Punt
Q2	153	5	0	-1.05	Ended
Q2	183	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	183	9	0	-4.10	Ended
Q2	153	5	0	+4.74	Missed FG

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q2 · Syracuse Orange · Nolan Cooney punt for 44 yds , Dazz Newsome returns for no gain to the NCaro 21 Dazz Newsome fumbled, recovered by Syrac (+6.25 EPA)
2. Q1 · Syracuse Orange · Tommy DeVito run for a loss of 1 yard to the NCaro 23 (-5.2 EPA)
3. Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Sam Howell pass intercepted Andre Cisco return for 29 yds to the NCaro 48 (-4.62 EPA)
4. Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Sam Howell pass intercepted Mikel Jones return for no gain to the NCaro 31 (-4.62 EPA)
5. Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Sam Howell pass complete to Dazz Newsome for 18 yds to the Syrac 22 for a 1ST down (+4.55 EPA)
6. Q4 · Syracuse Orange · Rex Culpepper pass intercepted Giovanni Biggers return for 26 yds to the NCaro 47 (-3.33 EPA)
7. Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Michael Carter run for 45 yds to the Syrac 16 for a 1ST down (+3.26 EPA)
8. Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Sam Howell pass complete to Dyami Brown for 22 yds to the Syrac 43 for a 1ST down (+2.98 EPA)

Key takeaways

• North Carolina Tar Heels controlled the final (31–6) in Week 2.
• Passing edge: Sam Howell (153) — yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: SYR at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

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

Syracuse Orange 6, North Carolina Tar Heels 31 in Week 2 of the 2020 college football season.

Who won Syracuse Orange vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

North Carolina Tar Heels won with a final score of 6–31.

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

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401234565.

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

Sam Howell (153) led passers with 0.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Syracuse Orange at North Carolina Tar Heels in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.