No. 1 Miami (7-0, 5-0 ACC) visits North Carolina (4-3, 2-2 ACC) at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday at Kenan Stadium. The Hurricanes improved to 7-0 and held the No. 1 ranking after a 52-23 win over Pitt last week.
Bill Belichick's North Carolina comes into the matchup after losing 31-30 in overtime to Syracuse and will try to end Miami's perfect start. The Tar Heels have won five straight meetings in the series, including a 41-31 victory in Chapel Hill in 2023.
Miami vs. North Carolina: Game information
- Matchup: No. 1 Miami Hurricanes (7-0, 5-0 ACC) at North Carolina Tar Heels (4-3, 2-2 ACC)
- When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Kenan Stadium, Chapel Hill, N.C.
- TV: ABC (Sean McDonough play-by-play, Greg McElroy analyst, Katie George sideline)
- Radio: Miami: 104.3 WQAM-FM and 560 AM. North Carolina: Tar Heel Sports Network
- Streaming: ESPN app, Disney+, and services that carry ABC (YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, FuboTV, Sling)
Miami vs. North Carolina: odds
- Spread: Miami -14.5
- Total: 52.5 points
- Moneyline: Miami -650; North Carolina +470
- Miami is 5-2 against the spread this season while North Carolina is 4-3.
Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.
Miami vs. North Carolina: Weather
Temperatures are expected in the upper 50s to mid-60s at kickoff, with northeast winds of 10-15 mph and gusts higher. Forecasts show cloudy skies and no precipitation expected during the game.
Miami vs. North Carolina: Injury report
Miami OUT
- WR Joshua Moore
- RB CharMar Brown
- DB Ja'Boree Antoine
- DB OJ Frederique Jr.
- OL Max Buchanan
- TE Luka Gilbert
North Carolina OUT
- DB Tre Miller
- DL Viliami Moala
- WR Keeyun Chapman
- DL Vodney Cleveland
- DL Jimmy-Phrisco Alo-Suliafu
North Carolina QUESTIONABLE
- DB Peyton Waters
- LB Jonathan Agumadu
- OL Jordan Hall
- OL Andrew Threatt
Miami vs. North Carolina: Game prediction
The Tar Heels' five-game winning streak in the series and home-field advantage create a potential challenge, but Miami's explosive offense behind Darian Mensah and Malachi Toney gives the Hurricanes the edge in a primetime road setting.
Final score: Miami 42, North Carolina 21
