UNC defense comes up big in 20-13 win against Miami

Posted Oct 15, 2016
North Carolina turned in its best defensive performance of the season, limiting No. 16 Miami to 13 points. Multiple defenders made big plays for the Tar Heels all day. Junior cornerback M.J. Stewart broke up several passes and also forced an eight-yard loss in the backfield on a swing pass. Freshman safety Myles Dorn also saw significant action. (Daily Tar Heel)

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