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Miami at North Carolina: Last-minute odds, predictions, and game day updates

No. 1 Miami travels to North Carolina at 7:30 p.m. ET.
ByPatrick Previty
Oct 24, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes running back Jordan Lyle (2) runs with the football against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
Oct 24, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes running back Jordan Lyle (2) runs with the football against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the fourth quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

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

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