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Second half thread: Syracuse 13, North Carolina 7

This was far from the game we thought we’d get.

The Syracuse Orange lead the North Carolina Tar Heels 13-7 at halftime, but that only tells a fraction of the story from what we’ve seen through 30 minutes. Though UNC came into the game as a run-centric team, they’ve been able to pass at will against the Orange (20-for-25 for 160 yards). Meanwhile, SU’s third down defense — among the best in the country — has allowed 5-of-12 tries and 2-of-3 fourth downs.

On the positive end, Syracuse’s run defense has picked up the slack for the pass defense’s struggles (which are due in part to some soft spots in the middle against the linebackers).