5 Predictions for the UNC football vs. Syracuse football battle

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 23: J.J. Jones #5 of the North Carolina Tar Heels signals a first down after a catch in the third quarter against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Acrisure Stadium on September 23, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images) /

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Sep 2, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Kobe Paysour (8) runs for yards after catch against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the second quarter at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 4: Two 100-yard receivers?

Last season, we saw the dynamic duo of Antoine Green and Josh Downs both record 100-yard receiving games in the victory over Pittsburgh.

This year, two different UNC football receivers will accomplish the feat together.

Let’s start with J.J. Jones, the Tar Heels developing deep threat. Coming off a 100-yard receiving week, Jones is set up nicely to have another big week, as his success could correlate with our third prediction (Maye throwing for 400+ yards). If North Carolina throws the ball down the field, Jones should be the recipient of the majority of those looks.

The other, you ask?

We can easily go Nate McCollum here, but we’re going to say that for the first time this season, Kobe Paysour will eclipse the 100-yard mark. After a strong start to the season, Paysour has been rather quiet, as he’s due for a big week to help the Tar Heels offense.

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