UNC Hosts Syracuse on Oct. 24 in 'Tyler Strong' Cancer-Awareness Night Game
On the night of October 24, 2026, the North Carolina Tar Heels hosted the Syracuse Orange at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill in a game designated as a cancer-awareness night. North Carolina painted "Tyler Strong" and the number 13 on the sideline in memory of former wide receiver Tylee Craft, who died of lung cancer during the 2024 season and left a deep mark on the team and its fans.
Kickoff was at 7:30 p.m. in North Carolina's first home night game of the season. The Tar Heels came in off consecutive road wins over Pittsburgh and Duke, chasing a third straight victory. Syracuse had lost its previous two games by a single point each; at 2-4, the Orange were better than their record suggested.
Syracuse quarterback Steve Angeli was confirmed on October 23 as likely to start after missing multiple games with a leg injury and a position battle, making his return one of the game's storylines. North Carolina's defense has allowed under 20 points per game this season, with several key fourth-quarter stops in road wins. The pregame injury report listed multiple Tar Heels as out, though several starting linebackers and receivers were listed as probable.
Win or lose, the night dedicated to Craft's memory stands as the most emotionally charged home game of the season for North Carolina fans.
Source: GSM News
Source: GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
Photo: 基南纪念体育场。图片经 Wikimedia Commons。 Kenan Memorial Stadium. Via Wikimedia Commons.
