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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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Oct 17, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Brenden Motley (9) is sacked by Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Chad Thomas (9) during the second half at Sun Life Stadium. Miami won 30-20. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Consistent Pass Rush

Manny Diaz has changed the culture of the Miami Defense. He has installed an attacking defense that has paid dividends early. The Hurricanes lead the country with an average of 10.8 Tackles for loss per game (40 total) and are ninth in Sacks with 3.6 per game (18 total).

North Carolina has protected Trubsinky well. They have allowed just ten sacks on 208 pass attempts. The Tar Heels were far more adept at protecting the Quarterback last season. They allowed 16 sacks in 14 games last season.

Four out of the five Tar Heel lineman received votes for the All-ACC preseason team. Guard Caleb Peterson and Tackle Jon Heck were second-team All-ACC last season. Heck is the son of former NFL tackle, Andy Heck.

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