Two downtrodden ACC football squads face off between Syracuse and UNC tonight.

Both Syracuse (3-5) and UNC (2-5) have lost four consecutive games, and one will end the month of October winless.

The Orange have looked worse offensively with Rickie Collins under center. The backup quarterback has thrown for 957 yards, six touchdowns and eight interceptions this season and has been sacked nine times.

Tar Heels quarterback Gio Lopez hasn’t fared much better. Lopez has thrown for 805 yards, four touchdowns and five interceptions.

UNC is 4-3 against Syracuse since 1995, including a 40-7 win in 2023.

Here’s what you need to know to watch Syracuse vs. UNC on Friday, including start time and TV channel.

What channel is Syracuse vs. UNC on tonight?

The Syracuse vs. UNC matchup will be available to watch live on ESPN nationally.

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Syracuse vs. UNC start time

• Date: Friday, Oct. 31, 2025
• Start Time: 7:30 p.m. ET

Syracuse vs. UNC kicks off on Friday, Oct. 31 at 7:30 p.m. ET.

The game will be played at JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse, New York.

Syracuse vs. UNC radio station

Listen live to Syracuse vs. UNC live on SiriusXM via both channel 84 (Syracuse broadcast) and channel 371 (UNC broadcast).

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Syracuse Orange football schedule 2025

Here’s a look at Syracuse’s upcoming schedule. 

North Carolina Tar Heels football schedule 2025

Here’s a look at the upcoming schedule for the Tar Heels: 

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