Linebacker Shaq Quarterman sacked North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell for a loss seven yards on second down and six. Defensive end Greg Rousseau followed up with a four-yard sack of Howell on third and 13. The seemed to put the Miami football team in position to win. The Hurricanes defense would surely ice the game.
The rebuilt secondary for the Miami football team was the biggest question mark entering 2019. Through two games with Trajan Bandy being the only returning starter that has proven to be true. After leading the country in pass defense in 2018 by more than 10 yards, the Hurricanes are 106th in pass defense in 2019.