The Miami Hurricanes survived a late surge from the North Carolina Tar Heels to secure a 38-35 victory on Saturday night in a high-scoring Atlantic Coast Conference matchup.
Miami built a lead through the first three quarters but saw North Carolina rally in the final period, setting up a tense finish. The Hurricanes' defense ultimately held firm on the Tar Heels' last possession to preserve the three-point margin.
The win keeps Miami's conference hopes alive while handing North Carolina a disappointing loss in front of their home crowd. Both teams traded touchdowns throughout the evening, combining for 73 total points in a game that featured multiple momentum swings.
Miami's offense capitalized on key third-down conversions in the first half, while North Carolina's passing attack kept them within striking distance until the final whistle. The result marks another close contest in what has become a competitive series between the two programs.
