UNC falls to No. 1 Miami after late-game fumble
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 3:49 AM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026
North Carolina lost 35-38 to top-ranked Miami on October 31. Despite leading 28-24 in the fourth quarter, a crucial fumble by Billy Edwards Jr. allowed Miami to regain the lead. Edwards had a standout performance with 341 passing yards and four touchdowns, but UNC couldn’t secure the win after a failed onside kick attempt. The result marks another near miss for the Tar Heels against a No. 1 team.
- •UNC led 28-24 in the fourth quarter.
- •Billy Edwards Jr. recorded 341 passing yards and four touchdowns.
- •A late fumble by Edwards shifted momentum to Miami.
- •UNC attempted an onside kick but was penalized twice.
- •Next, UNC faces UConn on the road.
- 3:49 AMYahoo Sports — Late-game fumble ruined UNC’s chance to beat No. 1 Miami
"The Heels gave the Hurricanes quite a scare, but they’re still the ones that will have nightmares tonight.
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