Miami’s offensive line took two big hits when it needed its linemen the most.
Inside the North Carolina 2-yard line on Saturday, center Jakai Clark and right guard Justice Oluwaseun suffered injuries on back-to-back plays. Oregon transfers Jonathan Denis and Logan Sagapolu replaced Clark and Oluwaseun, respectively.
With the backup linemen in, the Hurricanes failed to get a sufficient push on the line and ultimately failed to score. It proved costly in what turned out to be a three-point loss to the Tar Heels.
“We have to prepare those guys for those opportunities,” offensive coordinator Josh Gattis said.