UNC defense faces stiff test in Miami, Johnson

Posted Oct 30, 2014
Miami poses a much stiffer challenge than the Virginia offense did a week ago. Not only do the Hurricanes have better offensive statistics across the board but they also possess running back Duke Johnson, arguably the best tailback in the ACC. UNC coach Larry Fedora knows the Tar Heels can ill-afford to get off to a slow start and fall behind early in Miami. (Carolina Blue)

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