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No. 1 Miami Hurricanes Survive Halloween Scare in Win Over UNC

The No. 1 Miami Hurricanes held off a late push from North Carolina on Halloween night, securing a 38-35 victory to preserve their undefeated 8-0 record and ACC-leading 6-0 start.

The game was a high-scoring duel, with both offenses capitalizing on explosive plays, though Miami’s defense managed to turn the tide with a critical forced fumble by edge rusher Marquise Lightfoot, setting up a key touchdown drive. Quarterback Darian Mensah led the Hurricanes’ offense with 274 passing yards and three touchdowns, while running back Mark Fletcher Jr.

broke the program’s all-time touchdown record with his 36th career score, including a 31-yard touchdown catch that cemented his legacy in Miami history. Meanwhile, North Carolina’s Billy Edwards Jr.

showcased resilience, completing 28 of 34 passes for 341 yards and four touchdowns, with standout performances from Jelani Thurman, Jordan Shipp, and Trech Kekahuna. The win keeps Miami’s No.

1 ranking in the Associated Press Top 25 intact as they prepare for their next challenge against Notre Dame.

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