Carolina kept its two game lead in the ACC Coastal Division with a 38 point win over Miami in Chapel Hill.
The Heels played a messy first quarter but turned it on in the second quarter to take a 31-0 lead into the halftime break. Carolina's defense defined the first half forcing three turnovers, including a 60 yard interception return by Jeff Schoettmer on his Senior day. Marquise Williams did the most damage with his legs in the first half, recording 82 yards and two scores on nine carries in the first 30 minutes of his last home start.