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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Fletcher’s go-ahead score, Lightfoot’s defensive play help No. 1 Miami rally past UNC 38-35
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Mark Fletcher Jr. punched in the go-ahead 2-yard touchdown run on fourth down with 7:49 left and No. 1 Miami followed with a critical takeaway on a struggle-filled Saturday night, helping the Hurricanes finally shake free to beat North Carolina 38-35 and avoid a seismic upset. Marquise Lightfoot and Justin...
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