North Carolina Tar Heels 27–10 Syracuse Orange: Final Score & Recap | Week 10, 2025

Quick answer

North Carolina Tar Heels defeated Syracuse Orange 27–10 in Week 10, 2025. Final score: North Carolina Tar Heels 27, Syracuse Orange 10.

Game summary

North Carolina Tar Heels rolled past Syracuse Orange 27–10 in Week 10 of the 2025 season.

Scoring: 4 touchdowns, 3 field goals across 7 plays.
Passing leader: Gio Lopez (North Carolina) — 93.0 pass yds, 2 TD, +3.60 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Demon June — 5.0 yds, 1 TD.
Receiving leader: 40 — 0 rec, 0.0 yds.
EPA edge: North Carolina (+0.133/play) vs Syracuse (-0.698/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Carolina Tar Heels	9	3	12	6	27
Syracuse Orange	0	3	0	0	10

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 14

+3OPP 26

SYRSyracuse Orange

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Scoring timeline

7 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

North Carolina
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 7
Score
3-0
Field goal good from 24 yards
North Carolina
Q1TD
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-0
Fumble returned for a touchdown
Syracuse
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 14
Score
9-3
Field goal good from 31 yards
North Carolina
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 26
Score
12-3
Field goal good from 43 yards
North Carolina
Q3TD
DJDemon June
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
18-3
Gio Lopez pass to Demon June for a touchdown (72 yards)
North Carolina
Q3TD
DJDemon June
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
24-3
Demon June rushes 5 yards for a touchdown
North Carolina
Q4TD
JSJordan Shipp
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
30-3
Gio Lopez pass to Jordan Shipp for a touchdown (21 yards)

Stars of the game

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

Passing

Gio Lopez (North Carolina) — 93.0 yds · 2 TD · +3.60 EPA/play +7.21 EPA
) No Huddle-Shotgun #7 G.Lopez (North Carolina) — 121.0 yds · +0.18 EPA/play +2.96 EPA
No Huddle-Shotgun #11 L.Carney (Syracuse) — -4.0 yds · -2.09 EPA/play -2.09 EPA

Rushing

Demon June (North Carolina) — 5.0 yds · 1 TD +1.81 EPA

Receiving

40 (Syracuse) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds -0.96 EPA
Demon June (North Carolina) — 1 rec · 72.0 yds +4.92 EPA
#8 K.Paysour caught at 35 (North Carolina) — 1 rec · 44.0 yds +1.41 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Gio Lopez	North Carolina	2	100.0%	93	2	+3.60	+7.21
) No Huddle-Shotgun #7 G.Lopez	North Carolina	16	75.0%	121	0	+0.18	+2.96
No Huddle-Shotgun #11 L.Carney	Syracuse	1	0.0%	-4	0	-2.09	-2.09
o Huddle-Shotgun #13 J.Filardi	Syracuse	18	22.2%	39	0	-0.96	-17.34
No Huddle-Shotgun #13 J.Filardi	Syracuse	3	0.0%	-22	0	-5.83	-17.49

Team EPA comparison

Stat	North Carolina	Syracuse
Plays	61	50
EPA / play	+0.133	-0.698
Total EPA	+8.11	-34.90
Success rate	45.9%	30.0%
Pass EPA / play	+0.565	-1.678
Rush EPA / play	-0.048	+0.072
Yards	424	147

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	North Carolina	4	21	-0.17	Ended
Q1	Syracuse	3	-5	-4.18	Ended
Q1	North Carolina	5	54	-0.29	Field goal
Q1	Syracuse	3	3	-2.93	Punt
Q1	North Carolina	3	24	+1.84	Touchdown
Q1	North Carolina	3	6	-2.39	Ended
Q1	Syracuse	7	46	+2.21	Punt
Q1	North Carolina	1	2	-0.49	Ended
Q2	Syracuse	4	7	-1.98	Field goal
Q2	North Carolina	4	23	-1.17	Ended
Q2	Syracuse	3	2	-2.82	Ended
Q2	North Carolina	1	5	+0.70	Ended
Q2	Syracuse	1	-6	-9.42	Fumble
Q2	North Carolina	1	3	-0.30	Punt
Q2	Syracuse	4	26	-1.28	Punt
Q2	North Carolina	8	68	+1.05	Field goal

Biggest EPA swings

Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-10.23 EPA)
Q2 · Syracuse Orange · Fumble (-9.42 EPA)
Q4 · Syracuse Orange · Fumble (-6.38 EPA)
Q4 · Syracuse Orange · o Huddle-Shotgun #13 J.Filardi to #18 E.Ross thrown to 15 — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-5.8 EPA)
Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Gio Lopez pass to Demon June for a touchdown (72 yards) (+4.92 EPA)
Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · ) No Huddle-Shotgun #7 G.Lopez pass to #1 J.Shipp caught at 03 for 14 yards (4th & 13) (+3.64 EPA)
Q3 · Syracuse Orange · Rush (4th & 1) (+3.27 EPA)
Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Rush (3rd & 7) (-3.18 EPA)

Key takeaways

North Carolina Tar Heels controlled the final (27–10) in Week 10.
Passing edge: Gio Lopez (North Carolina) — 93.0 yds, 2 TD.
EPA edge: North Carolina at 0.133 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 North Carolina Tar Heels vs Syracuse Orange?

North Carolina Tar Heels 27, Syracuse Orange 10 in Week 10 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won North Carolina Tar Heels vs Syracuse Orange?

North Carolina Tar Heels won with a final score of 27–10.

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=401754575.

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

Gio Lopez (North Carolina) led passers with 93.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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