Syracuse Orange 7–40 North Carolina Tar Heels: Final Score & Recap | Week 6, 2023

Quick answer

North Carolina Tar Heels defeated Syracuse Orange 40–7 in Week 6, 2023. Final score: Syracuse Orange 7, North Carolina Tar Heels 40.

Game summary

North Carolina Tar Heels dominated Syracuse Orange 40–7 in Week 6 of the 2023 season.

Scoring: 5 touchdowns, 4 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Drake Maye (North Carolina) — 437.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.32 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Omarion Hampton — 78.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Nate McCollum — 7 rec, 135.0 yds.
EPA edge: North Carolina (+0.080/play) vs Syracuse (-0.114/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Syracuse Orange	0	0	6	0	7
North Carolina Tar Heels	9	15	9	3	40

Scoring Map

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

SYRSyracuse Orange

+3OPP 12

OPP EZ

+3OPP 19

+3OPP 14

UNCNorth Carolina Tar Heels

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

North Carolina
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 12
Score
0-3
Field goal good from 29 yards
North Carolina
Q1TD
DMDrake Maye
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-9
Drake Maye rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
North Carolina
Q2TD
BNBryson Nesbit
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-15
Drake Maye pass to Bryson Nesbit for a touchdown (23 yards)
North Carolina
Q2TD
JCJohn Copenhaver
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
0-21
Drake Maye pass to John Copenhaver for a touchdown (1 yard)
North Carolina
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 7
Score
0-24
Field goal good from 24 yards
Syracuse
Q3TD
LALeQuint Allen
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-24
LeQuint Allen rushes 1 yard for a touchdown
North Carolina
Q3FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 19
Score
6-27
Field goal good from 36 yards
North Carolina
Q3TD
KPKobe Paysour
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-33
Drake Maye pass to Kobe Paysour for a touchdown (77 yards)
North Carolina
Q4FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 14
Score
6-36
Field goal good from 31 yards

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Drake Maye (North Carolina) — 437.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.32 EPA/play +15.82 EPA
Garrett Shrader (Syracuse) — 117.0 yds · -0.10 EPA/play -2.25 EPA
Conner Harrell (North Carolina) — 0.0 yds · -1.24 EPA/play -2.48 EPA

Rushing

Omarion Hampton (North Carolina) — 78.0 yds +0.28 EPA
Drake Maye (North Carolina) — 50.0 yds · 1 TD -0.40 EPA
LeQuint Allen (Syracuse) — 53.0 yds · 1 TD +0.33 EPA

Receiving

Nate McCollum (North Carolina) — 7 rec · 135.0 yds +0.86 EPA
Devontez Walker (North Carolina) — 6 rec · 43.0 yds +0.08 EPA
Umari Hatcher (Syracuse) — 6 rec · 85.0 yds +1.73 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Drake Maye	North Carolina	49	67.3%	437	3	+0.32	+15.82
Garrett Shrader	Syracuse	22	68.2%	117	0	-0.10	-2.25
Conner Harrell	North Carolina	2	0.0%	0	0	-1.24	-2.48
Carlos Del Rio-Wilson	Syracuse	2	50.0%	24	0	-2.12	-4.24

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Syracuse	North Carolina
Plays	51	96
EPA / play	-0.114	+0.080
Total EPA	-5.83	+7.65
Success rate	37.3%	51.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.270	+0.262
Rush EPA / play	+0.024	-0.127
Yards	255	607

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	North Carolina	13	64	+1.78	Field goal
Q1	Syracuse	6	16	-2.08	Punt
Q1	North Carolina	16	82	+2.20	Rush TD
Q1	Syracuse	3	6	-2.32	Punt
Q1	North Carolina	9	77	+5.35	Pass TD
Q2	Syracuse	7	30	-1.04	Punt
Q2	North Carolina	9	95	+6.45	Pass TD
Q2	Syracuse	5	19	-0.34	Punt
Q2	North Carolina	11	79	-0.79	Field goal
Q2	Syracuse	1	-1	-0.41	Ended
Q3	Syracuse	9	80	+8.70	Rush TD
Q3	North Carolina	9	57	+0.34	Field goal
Q3	Syracuse	7	31	+0.08	Punt
Q3	North Carolina	3	1	-2.60	Ended
Q3	North Carolina	1	77	+5.36	Pass TD
Q3	Syracuse	3	5	-4.07	Interception

Biggest EPA swings

Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Drake Maye pass to Kobe Paysour for a touchdown (77 yards) (+5.36 EPA)
Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Garrett Shrader pass to Umari Hatcher for 34 yards (3rd & 14) (+5.17 EPA)
Q4 · Syracuse Orange · Carlos Del Rio-Wilson pass intercepted (-4.3 EPA)
Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Fumble (-3.48 EPA)
Q2 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Drake Maye pass to Nate McCollum for 48 yards (1st & 10) (+3.37 EPA)
Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Kickoff (+3.14 EPA)
Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Garrett Shrader pass intercepted (-3.08 EPA)
Q2 · Syracuse Orange · Garrett Shrader sacked for a loss of 7 yards (3rd & 5) (-2.58 EPA)

Key takeaways

North Carolina Tar Heels controlled the final (40–7) in Week 6.
Passing edge: Drake Maye (North Carolina) — 437.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: North Carolina at 0.08 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 7, North Carolina Tar Heels 40 in Week 6 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Syracuse Orange vs North Carolina Tar Heels?

North Carolina Tar Heels won with a final score of 7–40.

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=401525520.

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

Drake Maye (North Carolina) led passers with 437.0 yards and 3 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.