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 9, 2023; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Appalachian State Mountaineers running back Maquel Haywood (28) is tackled by North Carolina Tar Heels defensive lineman Desmond Evans (10) and linebacker Power Echols (23) in the fourth quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

For the fourth consecutive game,

Garrett Shrader will throw at least one interception.

In past seasons, Shrader has protected the football well. Over the last three weeks, opposing defenses have forced him to make at least one mistake that cost his team the football.

With this game expected to be a close one, a Shrader turnover could make a huge difference for the UNC football program.

Here’s a bold prediction for you: Marcus Allen is going to be the guy to intercept Shrader. It will be Allen’s first interception as a member of the Tar Heels.

The young defensive back is due for one, and what better way to do it than in front of the home crowd in an important game for the UNC Football program?

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