No. 1 Miami rallies past North Carolina, 38-35

Posted Oct 31, 2026
Mark Fletcher punched in the go-ahead 2-yard touchdown run on fourth down with 7:49 left and No. 1 Miami followed with a critical takeaway on a struggle-filled Saturday night, helping the Hurricanes shake free to beat North Carolina 38-35 and avoid a seismic upset. This one, against the team led by NFL coaching icon Bill Belichick, went to the final minute. (Associated Press)

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