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What channel is UNC-Syracuse football on? Time, TV schedule for Halloween night clash
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While most people will spend their Friday night trick-or-treating, the North Carolina Tar Heels will spend it playing football.
Tonight at 7:30 p.m. in upstate New York, UNC (2-5, 0-3 ACC) will battle a Syracuse Orange team also looking to snap its 4-game losing streak. North Carolina showcased plenty of promise in a near-upset against Virginia, while Syracuse's last win came September 20 at Clemson.
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The Tar Heels nearly won their last time away from Kenan Stadium, when they lost a 21-18 heartbreaker against the California Golden Bears. Similar to last weekend against UVA (7-1, 4-0 ACC), UNC's defense limited Cal (5-3, 2-2 ACC) to under 300 yards, but fumbled late and got the football back with just five seconds.
North Carolina found an offensive rhythm last weekend, nearly cracking 400 yards and continuously moving the football against a ranked Cavaliers squad. The Tar Heels' problem, though: they failed to finish drives. This included an opening-drive fumble on the 1-yard-line, plus a missed field goal before halftime – after Tony Elliott iced Rece Verhoff.
UNC went for two in overtime, falling inches short of a massive upset vs. UVA. Now, North Carolina turns its attention towards a Syracuse team in a similar spot: desperately searching for a victory.
If you're up in the Empire State, have a blast and cheer the Tar Heels to victory. Maybe UNC shocks us all and wins a football game.
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If you're watching on TV, your favorite streaming device, listening on the radio or somewhere else, keep reading below for more broadcast information.
What channel is North Carolina vs. Syracuse on Friday? Time, TV schedule, radio
TV Channel:ESPN
Time:7:30 p.m. ET
Radio: SiriusXM (Channel 84 or 371)
Website: WatchESPN
Where to watch UNC vs. Syracuse on live stream
UNC vs. Syracuse prediction, picks, odds
Moral victories are tough for struggling teams like UNC, but last weekend definitely proved to carry several. For the second-straight game, North Carolina showed it can play Power Four competition in close games.
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Syracuse is in the same boat as your Tar Heels, losing their past four games. Each of the Orange's past four games are 2-plus possession losses, while UNC lost its past two games by a combined four points.
North Carolina's offense unlocks a new gear, while defense shines again. The Tar Heels close out October with a win, taking candy from Syracuse in a big win.
Score prediction:UNC 30, Syracuse 23
All College Football Odds via BetMGM
SPREAD: Syracuse -2.5
MONEYLINE:North Carolina +115, Syracuse -140
O/U TOTAL:45.5
Full UNC football schedule
September 1: vs. TCU Horned Frogs (L 48-14)
Sept. 6: at Charlotte 49ers (W, 20-3)
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Sept. 13: vs. Richmond Spiders (W 41-6)
Sept. 20: at UCF Knights (L, 34-9)
October 4: vs. Clemson Tigers (L, 38-10)
Oct. 17: at California Golden Bears (L, 21-18)
Oct. 25: vs. Virginia Cavaliers (L, 17-16)
Oct. 31: at Syracuse Orange (7:30 p.m. ET)
November 8: vs. Stanford Cardinal (time TBD)
Nov. 15: at Wake Forest Demon Deacons (time TBD)
Nov. 22: vs. Duke Blue Devils (time TBD)
Nov. 29: at NC State Wolfpack (time TBD)
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This article originally appeared on Tar Heels Wire: UNC Football: Channel, time, streaming information, odds vs. Syracuse
