After beginning the season with a loss to LSU the Miami Hurricanes begin ACC play with a three-game winning streak. The loss to the Tigers caused Miami to plummet from eighth in the preseason rankings to 22nd and 23rd in the AP and Coaches Poll. After the win over FIU last week the Hurricanes are back up to 16th nationally.
North Carolina travels to Hard Rock Stadium with a 1-2 record. The Tar Heels began the season with road losses at California and East Carolina. North Carolina won their ACC Opener last week against Pittsburgh.
Thursday night’s prime time game is likely one of transition for both teams.