Tar Heels' defense steps up in crucial moments to win at Miami

Posted Oct 8, 2022
Off to its best start since its last ACC Championship appearance in 2015, UNC defeated Miami 27-24 on Saturday to stay atop the Coastal Division. Drake Maye racked up 309 passing yards and his running backs tacked on 163 yards as the Tar Heels fought off the Hurricanes in a game with more than 1,000 yards of offense. Here are some takeaways. (Fayetteville Observer)

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