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North Carolina's Season Concludes With Loss As Texas A&M Wins The Capital One Orange Bowl In Miami Gardens Florida

North Carolina’s season concluded with a 41-27 loss to Texas A&M in the Capital One Orange Bowl!

When?

Last night!

Where?

Miami Gardens Florida at Hard Rock Stadium that is the home to the Miami Hurricanes who like North Carolina is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference as well as the home of the Miami Dolphins of the NFL who are a member of the AFC East!

Why?

North Carolina gave up gave up 24 points in the fourth quarter, after allowing just 17 points in the first 45 minutes. It was a difficult end for a defense that forced five three-and-outs. “according to an article on goheels.com

While Texas A&M’s season concluded with a win!

Why?

Devon Achane had two late touchdown runs, including a 76-yarder with 3:44 left that put Texas A&M ahead to stay, and fifth ranked Texas A&M beat No. 14 North Carolina 41-27 in the Orange Bowl on Saturday night to cap a winless bowl season for the Atlantic Coast Conference. “according to an article on 12thman.com

Kellen Mond passed for 232 yards and ran for a score for the Aggies (9-1), who were in the Orange Bowl for the first time since 1944. Texas A&M coach Jimbo Fisher improved to 3-0 in Orange Bowls, winning two previous ones at Florida State. “according to an article on 12thman.com

Achane's go-ahead score came on a play where he darted left, nearly tripped over one of his own blockers, broke a tackle and then got loose down the sideline. The Aggies got a fourth-down stop on the ensuing possession, and Achane sealed the win on a 1-yard run with 1:34 left. “according to an article on 12thman.com “according to an article on 12thman.com