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Miami Hurricanes Five Keys to Victory Against North Carolina

By Alan Rubenstein

Sep 17, 2016; Boone, NC, USA; Miami Hurricanes head coach Mark Richt looks on during the third quarter against the Appalachian State Mountaineers at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 17, 2016; Boone, NC, USA; Miami Hurricanes head coach Mark Richt looks on during the third quarter against the Appalachian State Mountaineers at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 17, 2016; Boone, NC, USA; Miami Hurricanes head coach Mark Richt looks on during the third quarter against the Appalachian State Mountaineers at Kidd Brewer Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

Coming off a heartbreaking 20-19 loss to Florida State last week, the Miami Hurricanes host North Carolina Saturday. The Tar Heels lead the all-time series 10-9 and throttled Miami 58-21 last season.

The Hurricanes face a tough task against North Carolina’s high-powered offense. The Tar Heels rolled up 487 yards of offense last season. They raced out to a 31-0 halftime lead and scored twice in the first five minutes of the third quarter to take a 45-0 lead on their way to the blowout win.

The Hurricanes were able to move the ball last season but had two turnovers and a missed field goal in their first three possessions in North Carolina territory. They need to be more efficient and take better care of the ball to defeat the Tar Heels this season.

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