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UNC Snap Count Analysis: Biggest Winners, Losers From Week 8
North Carolina Tar Heels lose 31-30 to Syracuse after squandering lead.
In brief
North Carolina Tar Heels lose 31-30 to Syracuse after squandering lead. North Carolina Tar Heels lost 31-30 to Syracuse after taking early lead, now 4-3 with Week 9 likely against top-ranked Miami Hurricanes. Originally reported by North Carolina Tar Heels On SI.
Tar Heels lose 31-30 to Syracuse
North Carolina Tar Heels fell to Syracuse Orange 31-30 after taking early double-digit lead.
Second straight lead squandered
Tar Heels squandered substantial lead in second straight game, now 4-3 with Week 9 likely loss to top-ranked Miami Hurricanes.
Week 8 snap count analysis
Offense logged 70 snaps, defense logged 89 snaps in Week 8 loss to Syracuse.
Nyqir Helton: Winner
Freshman receiver Nyqir Helton logged 67 snaps, 46 passing downs, two receptions for 15 yards.
Derek McDonald: Winner
Veteran linebacker Derek McDonald played 81 snaps, 16 total tackles including four solo and one tackle for loss.
Trech Kekahuna: Loser
Wisconsin transfer Trech Kekahuna logged 43 snaps, caught four passes for 33 yards.
Kenton Dopson III: Loser
Freshman cornerback Kenton Dopson III played 18 snaps after career-high 65 against Duke.
Week 9 challenge
North Carolina faces top-ranked Miami Hurricanes in Week 9 with 4-3 record, likely loss.
What matters most
North Carolina Tar Heels lost 31-30 to Syracuse after taking early lead, now 4-3 with Week 9 likely against top-ranked Miami Hurricanes.
