Photos: North Carolina Tar Heels host Miami Hurricanes
By Robert T Willett
North Carolina wide receiver Devontez Walker (9) scores on an 18-yard pass completion from quarterback Drake Maye to give the Tar Heels a 7-0 lead in the first quarter on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Robert Willett
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The North Carolina Tar Heels host Miami on Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
The Miami Hurricanes hope to bounce back after their loss to Georgia Tech.
Quarterback Drake Maye looks for another big game, after more than 400 yards passing against Syracuse.
North Carolina coach Mack Brown checks the yardage on the Tar Heels second quarter touchdown drive against Miami on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Cedric Grey (33) celebrates the Tar Heels’ 41-31 victory over Miami with teammates on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Miami coach Mario Cristobal congratulates North Carolina coach Mack Brown following the Tar Heels’ 41-31 victory over Miami on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Nate McCollum (6) picks up 15-yards on a pass completion from quarterback Drake Maye before being stopped by Miami’s Kamren Kinchens (5) in the fourth quarter against Miami on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) picks up 16-yards on a pass completion from quarterback Drake Maye in the fourth quarter against Miami on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Hampton rushed for 197 yards and one touchdown in the Tar Heels’ 41-31 victory. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Miami quarterback Tyler Van Dyke (9) is dropped for an 11-yard loss by North Carolina’s Jahvaree Ritzie (5) and Beau Atkinson (12) in the third quarter against Miami on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Kaimon Rucker (25) slows Miami quarterback Tyler Van Dyke (9) as he is dropped for an 11-yard loss in the third quarter on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Kaimon Rucker (25) slows Miami quarterback Tyler Van Dyke (9) as he is dropped for an 11-yard loss in the third quarter on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Nate McCollum (6) picks up 15-yards on a pass completion from quarterback Drake Maye in the fourth quarter against Miami on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Miami’s Corey Flagg Jr. (11) tries to stop North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) on a nine-yard gain in the fourth quarter on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) romps for 60-yards in the fourth quarter against Miami on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Hampton rushed for 197 yards and one touchdown in the Tar Heels’ 41-31 victory. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Jahvaree Ritzie (5) reacts after stopping Miami’s Henry Parrish Jr. (21) for a one-yard gain in the third quarter on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) breaks into the open field for a 60-yard carry in the fourth quarter against Miami on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Hampton rushed for 197 yards and one touchdown in the Tar Heels’ 41-31 victory. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina wide receiver Devontez Walker (9) scores on an 33-yard pass completion from quarterback Drake Maye to give the Tar Heels a 28-17 lead in the third quarter against Miami on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina wide receiver Devontez Walker (9) scores on an 33-yard pass completion from quarterback Drake Maye to give the Tar Heels a 28-17 lead in the third quarter against Miami on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Cedric Gray (33) and teammate Tayon Holloway (20) celebrate Gray’s interception of Miami quarterback Tyler Van Dyke in the third quarter on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Cedric Gray (33) and teammate Power Echols (23) celebrate Gray’s interception of Miami quarterback Tyler Van Dyke in the third quarter on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Cedric Gray (33) reacts after intercepting Miami quarterback Tyler Van Dyke in the third quarter on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Miami’s Jahfari Harvey (12) defends North Carolina wide receiver John Copenhaver (81) in the end zone during the first quarter on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) rushes for ten yards in the first quarter against Miami on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Tayon Holloway (20) defends Miami wide receive Jacoby George (3) in the end zone at the end of the second quarter, holding Miami to a field goal on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s J.J. Jones (5) picks up 48 yards on a pass completion from quarterback Drake Maye before being stopped by Miami’s Kamren Kinchens (5) in the first quarter on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Miami coach Mario Cristobal questions a call by the officials in the second quarter against North Carolina on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Mack Brown checks the yardage on the Tar Heels second quarter touchdown drive against Miami on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Cedric Gray (33) stops Miami’s Henry Parrish Jr. (21) for a three-yard loss in the second quarter on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) reacts after scoring a touchdown on a 2-yard run in the second quarter against Miami on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The Tar Heels enter Kenan Stadium for the game against Miami on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Mack Brown talks with Miami coach Mario Cristobal prior to their game on Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
This story was originally published October 14, 2023 at 9:46 PM.
