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Fletcher's Go-Ahead Score, Lightfoot's Defensive Play Help No. 1 Miami Rally Past UNC 38-35

Mark Fletcher Jr. scored the go-ahead touchdown and Miami sealed the win with a late fumble recovery as its unbeaten season continued.

  • On Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, the No. 1 Miami Hurricanes defeated the North Carolina Tar Heels 38-35 in Chapel Hill, N.C., avoiding a potential upset in a back-and-forth contest.
  • Led by NFL coaching icon Bill Belichick, the Tar Heels challenged the undefeated Hurricanes by sustaining long drives and exploiting holes in the Miami defense.
  • Miami running back Mark Fletcher Jr. scored three touchdowns, while star receiver Malachi Toney surpassed the 1,000-yard mark for the second consecutive year.
  • Defensive end Marquise Lightfoot stripped North Carolina quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. of the ball, with Justin Scott recovering the fumble with 5:33 left to secure the win.
  • The 8-0 Hurricanes now prepare for a marquee road matchup next Saturday against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, a rematch of last year's game that influenced College Football Playoff seeding.
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USA Today broke the news in New York, United States on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
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