Belichick's UNC Beats Syracuse 27-10

North Carolina, coached by Bill Belichick, defeated Syracuse 27-10 at the JMA Wireless Dome, marking Belichick’s first career win over an ACC and Power Four opponent. The Tar Heels snapped a four-game losing streak while Syracuse dropped its fifth straight game. Demon June rushed for 101 yards and added 81 receiving yards (182 total) with two touchdowns, and Gio Lopez completed 15-of-19 passes for 216 yards and two scores. Syracuse's quarterback issues persisted as true freshman walk-on Joe Filardi started after injuries to earlier options and finished 4-of-18 for 39 yards. Coach Fran Brown’s pregame emphasis on competition and reliance on underclassmen remained relevant as the Orange seek to halt the slide.