UNC Rides Much-Maligned Defense to a 20-13 Road Win Over No. 16 Miami

Posted Oct 15, 2016
Following UNC’s thrilling comebacks against Pitt and Florida State, coach Larry Fedora gave the same message. One of these days, the tables would turn and the struggling defense would be forced to bail out the high-powered offense. That time came on Saturday, when Malik Carney’s strip sack in the final moments sealed the Tar Heels’ 20-13 win over Miami. (Chapelboro.com)

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