North Carolina, Miami Are Looking To Bounce Back Today As They Matchup On The Gridiron In Chapel Hill
North Carolina, Miami are looking to bounce back today as they match up on the gridiron today in Chapel Hill.
Why?
On October 9, 2021 North Carolina lost to Florida State who unlike them is a member of the Atlantic Division Of The Atlantic Coast Conference by a score of 25-35!
In North Carolina’s loss to Florida State Jordan Travis threw three touchdown passes and rushed for two more scores as Florida State upset North Carolina for the second year in row, winning 35-25 on Saturday.
Florida State (2-4, 2-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) have won back-to-back games for the first time since 2019.
Jordan Travis ran for 121 yards on 14 carries and completed 11 of 13 passes for 145 yards. Two of his touchdown throws went to Ontaria Wilson and another to Malik McClain.
North Carolina (3-3, 2-3), who began the season in the Top 10, lost for the first time in four home outings despite two touchdown passes and 108 yards rushing from quarterback Sam Howell.Howell hit Kamari Morales in the end zone on a 21-yard play on North Carolina's first possession of the second half to close within 21-17. Florida State responded with Travis' 1-yard sneak. The Seminoles scored again on Travis' 6-yard toss to Wilson.North Carolina coach Mack Brown fell to 0-11 vs. his alma mater (including 0-8 while in charge of the Tar Heels).
Travis, who sparked an upset of a then-unbeaten North Carolina team last October, ran 53 yards for a second-quarter touchdown as Florida State took a 14-10 lead. He had 87 yards on the ground in the first half.
Travis threw 32 yards to Wilson for a touchdown on Florida State's next possession to stretch the lead with 53 seconds left in the half.
North Carolina's Josh Downs, who hauled in a 33-yard pass for the game's first touchdown, has caught at least one touchdown pass in every game this season.North Carolina kicker Grayson Atkins booted a 51-yard field goal to conclude the game's opening possession, matching his longest as a Tar Heel since transferring from Furman.
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Miami comes into the game with a record of 2-3 while they’re 0-1 in the Coastal Division Of The Atlantic Coast Conference and sixth in the standings.
Why?
Because Miami lost to Virginia on Thursday September 30,2021 by a score of 30-28 who like them, North Carolina is a member of the Coastal Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference.
In Miami’s loss to Virginia With three seconds left, the Miami Hurricanes, who were down by as many 13 points, lined up for the game-winning 33-yard field goal.
The field goal attempt clanged off the left upright as time expired, giving the Virginia Cavaliers a 30-28 win over the Hurricanes Thursday evening at Hard Rock Stadium.
“There is a lot of hurt in that locker room right now,” Miami head coach Manny Diaz said. “It was a game of missed opportunities. Our guys believe though and that was on the verge of being something remarkable with what this team has gone through.”
Miami (2-3, 0-1 ACC) trailed Virginia (3-2, 1-2 ACC), 27-14, with 2:56 remaining in the third quarter.
Second-year freshman quarterback Tyler Van Dyke, who started his first career ACC game, completed four consecutive passes, moving the Hurricanes to their own 43-yard line.
Then, junior tailback Cam’Ron Harris broke off a 57-yard touchdown run, pulling the Hurricanes with one possession.
The Cavaliers answered with a field goal in the opening minutes of the fourth quarter to push their advantage up to 30-21.
Despite Miami having its backs against the wall, Van Dyke wasn’t fazed.
He orchestrated a 9-play, 75-yard drive, capped off by a 24-yard quarterback keeper, bringing the Hurricanes back within two.
Miami’s defense forced a Virginia punt, setting up the potential game-winning drive.
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Kickoff is set for 3:30pm from Kenan Memorial Stadium!
The game is going to be televised on the ACC Network!