Syracuse Stuns North Carolina 31-30 on Contested Overtime Two-Point Conversion

Incomplete replay angles left the ruling intact, shifting scrutiny to UNC’s defensive breakdowns and to ACC replay coverage before its game at No. 1 Miami.

Overview

Syracuse won 31-30 after Steve Angeli hit Calvin Russell III for a fourth-down touchdown and a reviewed two-point conversion that officials upheld.
Replay officials reviewed the deciding try but available angles did not provide clear evidence to overturn the on-field call, so the play stood.
UNC allowed 455 yards and 21 points after halftime, a defensive slide that coverage ties directly to the Tar Heels losing a late lead.
North Carolina had multiple late offensive chances, including settling for a short field goal near the goal line and a failed fourth-and-3 sack that ended the final regulation drive.
Saturday’s result snapped Syracuse’s 11-game ACC losing streak and puts pressure on UNC to fix tackling and game-management issues ahead of its Halloween game at No. 1 Miami while fans press the ACC for answers on replay coverage.