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SU grinds out gutsy win over UNC in overtime to snap ACC losing streak (Axe’s quick takes)

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Brent Axe (via syracuse.com)
Syracuse Orange tight end Daunte Bacheyie (19) makes a catch defended by North Carolina Tar Heels defensive back Gregory Smith III (1) at Kenan Stadium Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse Orange quarterback Steve Angeli (9) takes a snap against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse Orange running back Ahmad Miller (22) runs up the middle against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse Orange quarterback Steve Angeli (9) throws a pass against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse Orange quarterback Steve Angeli (9) pulls back to pass against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse Orange wide receiver Umari Hatcher (2) reaches for a catch defended by North Carolina Tar Heels defensive back Jaiden Patterson (18) at Kenan Stadium Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse Orange head coach Fran Brown questions an official’s call against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse Orange defensive lineman Tunmise Adeleye (30) tackles North Carolina Tar Heels running back Demon June (0) at Kenan Stadium Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse Orange linebacker Chris D'Appolonia (6) tackles North Carolina Tar Heels running back Jaylen McGill (27) at Kenan Stadium Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse Orange defensive back Davien Kerr (3) tackles North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Trech Kekahuna (2) at Kenan Stadium Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse Orange quarterback Steve Angeli (9) takes a snap from Syracuse Orange offensive lineman Kahlil Stewart (50) at Kenan Stadium Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse Orange defensive back Nazir Ward (7) tackles North Carolina Tar Heels tight end Jordan Washington (80) at Kenan Stadium Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse Orange running back Ahmad Miller (22) runs the ball against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse Orange quarterback Steve Angeli (9) goes down protecting his left leg against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com North Carolina Tar Heels defensive back Jaiden Patterson (18) celebrates breaking up a pass intended fro Syracuse Orange wide receiver Umari Hatcher (2) at Kenan Stadium Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse Orange running back Ahmad Miller (22) runs against North Carolina Tar Heels defensive back Gregory Smith III (1) at Kenan Stadium Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com The North Carolina Tar Heels mascot makes it way onto the field against the Syracuse Orange at Kenan Stadium Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse Orange running back Ahmad Miller (22) pushes North Carolina Tar Heels defensive back Coleman Bryson (16) aside at Kenan Stadium Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse Orange wide receiver Calvin Russell III (5) chased by North Carolina Tar Heels defensive back Kenton Dopson III (21) at Kenan Stadium Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse Orange offensive lineman Skylar Harvey (64) and tight end Noah Meyers (81) celebrate running back Ahmad Miller (22) scoring a touchdown against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse Orange quarterback Steve Angeli (9) warms up to take on the North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse warms up to take on the North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse warms up to take on the North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse warms up to take on the North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse arrives to take on the North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse warms up to take on the North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse Orange quarterback Steve Angeli (9) arrives to take on the North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse warms up to take on the North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse Orange head coach Fran Brown arrives to take on the North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse warms up to take on the North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse warms up to take on the North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse arrives to take on the North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com Syracuse arrives to take on the North Carolina Tar Heels at Kenan Stadium Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. Scott Schild | sschild@syracuse.com

Syracuse, N.Y. — The Syracuse University football team would not be denied this time.

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