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North Carolina Topped Miami 45 -42 In Chapel Hill On Saturday

North Carolina topped Miami 45-42 in Chapel Hill On Saturday.

In the game where North Carolina topped Miami Miami was in position to tie or win when reaching the North Carolina 16-yard line in the final minute, but linebacker Cedric Gray intercepted a tipped pass with 6 seconds left. Sam Howell threw of two touchdowns and ran for two more.

Ty Chandler ran for two touchdowns for the Tar Heels (4-3, 3-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) in a matchup of two teams that began the season in the Top 15, but are trying to gain traction midway through the season.

Sam Howell was 17 for 26 for 154 yards in the air with an interception while running for 98 yards on 17 carries. Chandler gained 104 yards on the ground on 18 attempts.

Howell's touchdown runs covered 30 and 11 yards, both times pinballing off Miami defenders.

“according to an article by Bob Sutton Of The Associated Press”

North Carolina has a bye next week before they travel to South Bend Indiana to oppose Notre Dame on October 30, 2021 who is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference in every sport with the exception coming on the gridiron.

Kickoff time for North Carolina, Notre Dame is set for 7:30pm from Notre Dame Stadium!