Total Yards
North Carolina382
Miami421
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Miami at North Carolina
Oct 16, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 7
Away
Miami
ACC
Final Score
42 - 45
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North Carolina
ACC
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Passing Yards
North Carolina154
Miami264
Rushing Yards
North Carolina228
Miami157
Turnovers
North Carolina1
Miami3
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature73°F
Wind8 mph N
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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North Carolina33:51
Miami26:09
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Game Story
North Carolina edges Miami 45-42
North Carolina defeated Miami 45-42 in Week 7 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 382-421 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
North Carolina set the terms early in a game that finished 45-42. Ty Chandler run for 51 yds for a TD, (Grayson Atkins KICK) came with {'seconds': 57, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving North Carolina the first major swing.
North Carolina's box score carried the story: 382 total yards, 228 rushing yards, and 154 passing yards. Miami finished with 421 total yards, including 157 on the ground and 264 through the air.
North Carolina converted 7-16 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, North Carolina led 31-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Ty Chandler run for 51 yds for a TD, (Grayson Atkins KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Ty Chandler run for 51 yds for a TD, (Grayson Atkins KICK) (North Carolina led 7-0 over Miami).
Interception Return Touchdown
Jahfari Harvey 33 Yd Interception Return (Andres Borregales Kick) (North Carolina led 7-7 over Miami).
Passing Touchdown
Sam Howell pass complete to Josh Downs for 45 yds for a TD, (Grayson Atkins KICK) (North Carolina led 14-7 over Miami).
Field Goal Good
Andres Borregales 44 yd FG GOOD (Miami led 10-14 over North Carolina).
Passing Touchdown
Sam Howell pass complete to John Copenhaver for 2 yds for a TD, (Grayson Atkins KICK) (North Carolina led 21-10 over Miami).
Rushing Touchdown
Jaylan Knighton run for 2 yds for a TD, (Andres Borregales KICK) (Miami led 17-28 over North Carolina).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-42
North Carolina defeated Miami.
Total yards
382-421
North Carolina held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
228
North Carolina averaged 4.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
154
North Carolina averaged 5.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-16
North Carolina's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-16
Miami's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | North Carolina | Miami |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 382 | 421 |
| Passing Yards | 154 | 264 |
| Rushing Yards | 228 | 157 |
| First Downs | 23 | 30 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-16 | 8-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 10-102 | 9-81 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-26 | 20-45 |
| Rushing Attempts | 48 | 34 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 9 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 33:51 | 26:09 |