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Miami loses ACC opener to UNC, 27-24, as comeback falls short

Trailing by three with 1:14 left in the fourth quarter and the ball, Hurricanes football had an opportunity to win its Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) opener against the University of North Carolina (UNC) on Saturday evening at Hard Rock Stadium. Instead, quarterback Tyler Van Dyke threw an interception with seconds left to seal the victory for the Tar Heels, 27-24.

“We are all about the work and the lump that comes with it, and it stinks, and it’s painful to deal with,” Miami head coach Mario Cristobal said. “But you know what? That’s what we are here for, and gladly ready for whatever comes with it to ensure we can get back to a certain level.