Fletcher's go-ahead score, Lightfoot's defensive play help No. 1 Miami rally past UNC 38-35

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. -- , Miami kept finishing drives in the end zone, much as it had all season in riding a high-scoring attack to an unbeaten record and a No. 1 ranking. The defense? It was a struggle, up until Marquise Lightfoot came up with the play that finally helped the Hurricanes avoid a seismic upset. “All night," quarterback Darian Mensah said, “they were just waiting for that play to happen.” Mark Fletcher Jr . punched in the go-ahead 2-yard touchdown run on fourth down with 7:49 left, then Lightfoot forced a fumble on the ensuing possession that helped the Hurricanes finally shake free to beat North Carolina 38-35 on Saturday night. That ultimately helped send the Hurricanes through to next week’s marquee road matchup with No. 5 Notre Dame, though only after seeing their defense struggle to get off the field the entire way.