Miami holds off North Carolina after late turnover

Sport · First reported 31 Oct, 10:00 · Updated 19:04

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Miami defeated North Carolina 38-35, surviving a late UNC push after a strip-sack helped set up a Hurricanes touchdown. A New York Post preview had recommended UNC +14.5, citing the Tar Heels’ defense and Miami’s upcoming game against Notre Dame.

Miami won 38-35 in Chapel Hill, improving to 8-0; North Carolina fell to 4-4.
UNC quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. threw for 341 yards and four touchdowns, but a fourth-quarter strip-sack gave Miami possession at the Tar Heels’ 37-yard line.
Before the game, the New York Post recommended UNC +14.5, pointing to the Tar Heels’ secondary and Miami’s upcoming trip to Notre Dame.

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Key facts

Final score: Miami 38, North Carolina 35.
Records after the game: Miami 8-0 overall and 6-0 in ACC play; UNC 4-4.
UNC passing: Billy Edwards Jr.: 341 yards, 28 completions on 34 attempts, four touchdown passes.
Miami passing: Darian Mensah: 274 yards and three touchdown passes.
Pregame recommendation: New York Post: UNC +14.5 at -110.