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Miami’s Mark Fletcher Jr. gets a hat trick in narrow win vs. North Carolina

Miami’s senior running back **Mark Fletcher Jr.** delivered a clutch performance in a hard-fought 38–35 victory over North Carolina, securing a road win with a career-defining hat trick. Fletcher’s first touchdown came on a 31-yard reception in the second quarter, but it was his two late rushing scores—including a pivotal two-yard TD with 7:49 left—that sealed the Hurricanes’ narrow lead.

Despite limited rushing yards (13 carries for 43) and inconsistent ground-game momentum, his three total touchdowns—two on the ground and one through the air—proved decisive as Miami held off UNC’s late surge. The win improves Miami’s record to 8–0 and keeps them on track for a national championship bid, though the offense will need to tighten up ahead of their next challenge against Notre Dame (7–1).

Fletcher, who has now scored 10 touchdowns this season and 36 in his college career, remains a focal point for the Canes as they prepare for a high-stakes matchup in South Bend.

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