The North Carolina Tar Heels found a way to go into Miami and get a big win to move to 5-1 overall and 2-0 in the Atlantic Coast Conference. But it wasn’t easy.
After taking a 21-7 lead with just under 2 minutes left in the first half, Miami clawed back and kept the game within one score for most of the way. And when UNC needed a drive to kill the clock and put points on the board, they got one.
Drake Maye led an 18-play, 81-yard drive that took 8:21 off the clock in the fourth quarter, ending in a Noah Burnette 19-yard field goal to give UNC a two-score lead at 27-17. They held on to win the game 27-24 and that drive taking up that much time was a big reason why they were able to come out ahead.
On the drive, UNC converted on a few third downs led by Maye who hit receivers and kept plays alive with his feet there. He took it into his own hands and it paid off despite only getting the field goal and getting inside the Miami five-yard line.
In other words, it was a statement that UNC can get it done on the road and should be considered a legit contender in the coastal division.
And this team is still getting better.
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