North Carolina defeats 27-24 Miami in college football action
By Robert Willett
North Carolina wide receiver Josh Downs (11) reacts as he leaves the field with his teammate following their 27-24 victory over Miami on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
The University of North Carolina Tar Heels, coming off of a big conference with over Virginia Tech, face a Miami Hurricanes team stung by two straight losses.
The Tar Heels are led by hot quarterback Drake Maye, but are giving up more yards on defense than any other team in the ACC.
Check out photos from the game by News & Observer photojournalist Robert Willett
North Carolina wide receiver Josh Downs (11) reacts as he leaves the field with his teammate following their 27-24 victory over Miami on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
North Carolina defensive back DeAndre Boykins (16) celebrates with teammate Power Echols (23) after Boykins’ interception of Miami quarterback Tyler Van Dyke with eight seconds to play to secure the Tar Heels’ 27-24 victory on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina defensive back DeAndre Boykins (16) celebrates with teammates Dontavius Nash (21) and Power Echols (23) after Boykins’ interception of Miami quarterback Tyler Van Dyke with eight seconds to play to secure the Tar Heels’ 27-24 victory on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Miami coach Mario Cristobal congratulates North Carolina coach Mack Brown following the Tar Heels’ 27-24 victory on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Giovanni Biggers (27) celebrates with teammates after recovering a fumble by Miami’s Jaylan Knighton in the fourth quarter on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) rushes for 11 yards in the fourth quarter ahead of Miami’s Te’Cory Couch (23) on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Maye rushed for 53 yards in the Tar Heels’ victory. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) rushes for 11 yards in the fourth quarter ahead of Miami’s Te’Cory Couch (23) on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Maye rushed for 53 yards in the Tar Heels’ victory. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) protects the ball after an 11 yards gain in the fourth quarter on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Maye rushed for 53 yards in the Tar Heels’ victory. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Miami’s Henry Parrish Jr (21) is stopped for a loss by North Carolina’s Desmond Evans (10) and Cedric Gray (33) in the third quarter on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s John Copenhaver (81) forces Miami’s Key’Shawn Smith (5) to fumble the ball on a kick off return in the fourth quarter on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Miami’s Kamren Kitchens (24) intercepts a pass by North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye in the third quarter on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. This was Maye’s second interception of the game. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Miami’s Corey Flagg Jr. (11) and Nyjalik Kelly (32) sack North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) for a loss in the third quarter on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Miami’s Corey Flagg Jr. (11) reacts after sacking North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) for a loss in the third quarter on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina offensive coordinator Phil Longo has a word with quarterback Drake Maye after turning the ball over to Miami on a failed fourth down attempt in the second quarter on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina defensive back DeAndre Boykins (16) reacts after his interception of Miami quarterback Tyler Van Dyke with eight seconds to play to secure the Tar Heels’ 27-24 victory on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) races 33 yards for a first down on fourth down, in the first quarter against Miami on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina J.J. Jones (5) races for a 74-yard touchdown in front of the Miami bench, on a pass from North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) to take a 7-0 lead in the first quarter on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina J.J. Jones (5) races for a 74-yard touchdown in front of the Miami bench, on a pass from North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) to take a 7-0 lead in the first quarter on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s William Barnes (76) reacts after a review of a play awarded a touchdown to North Carolina’s Omarion Hampton (28) on a two-yard run in the first quarter to give the Tar Heels’ a 14-0 lead over Miami on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Miami defensive lineman Antonio Moultrie (44) pressure North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) in the second quarter on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina offensive coordinator Phil Longo applauds as the Tar Heels warm up for their game against Miami on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina running backs Caleb Hood (4) and George Pettaway (23) work on their ball handling skills as they warm up for their game against Miami on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina offensive coordinator Phil Longo talks with Kamari Morales (88) as the Tar Heels warm up fro their game against Miami on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Josh Downs (11) focuses on making a catch as the Tar Heels warm up for their game against Miami on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
