The unexpected NCAA ruling that cleared dangerous WR Tez Walker to play is a boon to North Carolina in two respects. He adds to the arsenal of playmakers. His surprising eligibility will lift the entire team and coaching staff, which was livid that the NCAA had declared Walker out for the season. Syracuse has not confronted an offense anywhere close to this caliber. The Tar Heels have shredded three previous Power Five league foes by 16 points per game. Giving nearly double digits might cause hesitancy, but UNC can blow past any line with this offense.

I think the Orange's loss last week to a not-so-vintage Clemson team really exposed Syracuse as a team that's not ready for primetime. Meanwhile the Tar Heels and QB Drake Maye seem to be hitting their stride and are coming off a bye week. North Carolina covers.

Over 59.5 - Both teams play an uptempo brand of football, spreading out the field using the run to set up the pass and the pass to set up the run. Both teams yards per play are above average. Fifth year QB Garrett Shrader lead the Cuse and Drake Maye leads the Tar Heels.