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Miami Hurricanes vs North Carolina Tar Heels — October 31, 2026
38–35
About This Game
Miami and North Carolina traded blows all night, and the scoreboard never settled into a lull. Miami's offense did the heavy lifting: the Hurricanes ran 16 drives and 173 plays, scored 10 touchdowns and kicked one field goal, and piled up 959 total yards. Darian Mensah found Malachi Toney for two scores, and Mark Fletcher Jr. added a 31-yard touchdown pass and a pair of short runs. Each time Miami pulled ahead, Carolina answered. Billy Edwards Jr. connected with Jelani Thurman twice for 8-yard touchdowns, and Jordan Shipp's 16-yard strike in the third quarter gave the Tar Heels the lead at 21-17.
The fourth quarter decided it. Demon June's 1-yard run put North Carolina up 28-24 with 11:46 left, and it looked like the Hurricanes might be out of answers. Fletcher's 2-yard run with 7:49 remaining put Miami back in front, and Toney's 9-yard catch later in the quarter stretched the margin to 38-28. Edwards brought the Tar Heels within three with a 15-yard touchdown pass to Trech Kekahuna with 1:38 left, but Miami held on for a 38-35 win.
The Hurricanes' 10 touchdowns on 16 drives tell one story, and North Carolina's answers, including two touchdowns to Thurman, tell another. This game is available as a Gameprint: custom wall art that visualizes every drive.
Game highlights: Malachi Toney's two touchdown catches from Darian Mensah, Mark Fletcher Jr.'s 31-yard touchdown pass and late go-ahead run, Jelani Thurman's two 8-yard touchdown catches, Trech Kekahuna's 15-yard late score that cut the margin to three
Summary written with AI from the official play-by-play.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Miami Hurricanes play North Carolina Tar Heels?
Miami Hurricanes played North Carolina Tar Heels on October 31, 2026 at Kenan Stadium.
What was the final score of Miami Hurricanes vs North Carolina Tar Heels?
The final score was Miami Hurricanes 38, North Carolina Tar Heels 35.
What does the Miami Hurricanes vs North Carolina Tar Heels Gameprint show?
Every drive — touchdowns, field goals, punts and turnovers — from the official play-by-play of this game, laid out in order from kickoff to the final whistle, in your choice of team colors.
Sizes, framing, shipping and color options: see the Gameprints FAQ.
Miami vs North Carolina in numbers
- 4 lead changes
- 2 times tied
- 10-point largest lead (Miami)
- 14–0 run, the longest of the game (Miami)
- 16 drives
- 10 touchdown drives (Miami 5, North Carolina 5)
- 1 drive ended by a turnover or on downs (Miami 0, North Carolina 1)
- 81-yard touchdown drive, the longest of the game (North Carolina)
Counted from the play-by-play behind this print — every drive on the poster is one of these plays.
