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Miami narrowly wins over North Carolina in Week 9 college football action

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Last updated Nov 2, 2026

Miami narrowly wins over North Carolina in Week 9 college football action

Summary

Miami held off a challenge from North Carolina, winning 38-35 in a closely contested game on October 28. The Hurricanes led at halftime but had to respond in the fourth quarter after North Carolina tied the game. Miami's Darian Mensah threw for three touchdowns, while Mark Fletcher Jr. contributed two rushing touchdowns. Other top teams like Georgia and Utah recorded victories, while Ohio State suffered a loss to USC, prompting shifts in the latest college football rankings. Miami will face Notre Dame next week in a key matchup.

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By the Numbers

•Miami scored two touchdowns to regain the lead in the fourth quarter.
•Georgia defeated Florida 27-8, moving up in rankings.
•Utah won convincingly against Cincinnati 49-25.
•The loss against USC marks Ohio State's second defeat this season.
•Miami will play at Notre Dame on November 4.

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3:52 AMYahoo Sports — College Football Rankings 26-138: Week 10
3:30 AMYahoo Sports — ClutchPoints’ Week 10 2026 College Football Top 25 Power Rankings

What they're saying

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Week 9 brought another round of upsets in college football, including Ohio State falling to USC. It was a 30-18 loss for Ohio State , their second loss of the year. Meanwhile, other top teams escaped with wins. Miami nearly fell to North Carolina, winning by just three points. Indiana needed overtime again but beat Minnesota 23-16. With this being […] The post ClutchPoints’ Week 10 2026 College Football Top 25 Power Rankings appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports