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Miami Hurricanes: Five Games to Watch Saturday With Miami Off

By Alan Rubenstein

Sep 17, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs the ball against the Florida State Seminoles during the second half at Papa John
Sep 17, 2016; Louisville, KY, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs the ball against the Florida State Seminoles during the second half at Papa John /
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Oct 15, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) attempts a pass against the Miami Hurricanes during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. The North Carolina Tar Heels defeat the Miami Hurricanes 20-13. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 15, 2016; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) attempts a pass against the Miami Hurricanes during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium. The North Carolina Tar Heels defeat the Miami Hurricanes 20-13. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

#22/#21 North Carolina (5-2, 3-1 ACC) at Virginia (2-4, 1-1)

Start Time: 3 p.m. ET
Location: Charlottesville, VA
Stadium: Scott Stadium
TV Info: ACC Network (Digital Only)
Live Stream: WatchESPN

The Tar Heels are coming off a 20-13 win at Miami one week after getting pasted 34-3 at home by Virginia Tech. The ‘Heels were unable to get their offense going against the Hokies in the remnants of Hurricane Matthew. They recovered and beat the Hurricanes.

UNC Quarterback Mitch Trubisky has been sensational. He is second in the ACC in passing with 2,068 yards. He’s also added 101 yards rushing and four touchdowns on the ground. Trubisky’s best receiver is Ryan Switzer with 58 catches for 626 yards.

Bug Howard had ten catches for 156 yards against Miami. The Hurricanes held Switzer to nine catches for 17 yards and a touchdown. T.J. Logan and Elijah Hood lead the ground game.

Virginia has struggled in their first year under Bronco Mendenhall. The Cavaliers lost their season opener to FCS Richmond. Their two wins came against Central Michigan and the ACC Coastal’s last place team, Duke. The Blue Devils are 0-3 in the ACC.

Virginia Quarterback Kurt Benkert has been solid, throwing for 1,733 yards passing with 14 yards and seven interceptions. He spreads the ball around with four receivers over 20 receptions. The ground game is led by Albert Reid and Taquan Mizzell who have both rushed for over 300 yards.

Safety Juan Thornhill leads the Wahoo defense with three interceptions.

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