The Miami Hurricanes have defeated North Carolina the last two seasons. The 47-10 victory by Miami at Hard Rock Stadium over North Carolina was one of the Hurricanes best defensive performances in three years in the Manny Diaz defense. The Miami defense scored three touchdowns in the victory.
Miami had 14 tackles for loss and five sacks in the victory over the Tar Heels last season. North Carolina is a changed team under Mack Brown in 2019. Brown returned to Chapel Hill where he previously coached from 1988-97. North Carolina allowed six tackles for loss and three sacks in their season-opening win over South Carolina.