Miami too much for UNC in 47-10 blowout win

North Carolina had seven players, who hadn’t play all season, return from suspension to play against Miami late Thursday night.

But none of that mattered because the Hurricanes dominated the Tar Heels en route to a 47-10 win. UNC turned the ball over six times. Twenty-four of the Hurricanes 47 points came off turnovers. Miami’s offense really did not need to do much work. Three turnovers were returned for touchdowns.

UNC is now 1-1 in the conference and 1-3 overall. The Tar Heels will have a bye week next week before playing Virginia Tech on Oct. 13.

11 p.m. Miami scores again

After a turnover-on-downs by UNC, Miami scored on an 11-play 61-yard drive to go up 47-10 with 4:04 left in the game. The Hurricanes capped the drive off with a one-yard touchdown run. Most fans have started to leave the arena.

10:38 UNC throws its second Pick-6

On the first play of the fourth quarter, sophomore quarterback Chazz Surratt threw a Pick-6 that was returned for 83 yards. It was the third turnover Miami had returned for a touchdown. This game seems all but over. Miami leads 40-10 with less than 12 minutes remaining in the game.

10:36 End of third: Miami 33, UNC 10

Neither team has scored in the second half. But UNC has the ball in Miami territory.

9:52 p.m. UNC turns ball over again

The turnover chain made its fourth appearance Thursday night after UNC quarterback Nathan Elliott and running back Antonio Williams fumbled an exchange. Miami recovered the ball in UNC territory. UNC would later get the ball back after a strip sack by UNC defensive end Malik Carney.

9:32 p.m. Half: Miami 33 UNC 10

Miami ended the first half with a field goal to go up 33-10. UNC quarterback Chazz Surratt, who had not played since Nov. 18, 2017, has struggled. He is 3-8 for 6 yards and has thrown 2 INTs. He has been successful on the ground, running for 69 yards in the first half.

The Hurricanes have forced three turnovers in this game.

Surratt throws a Pick-6

On 3rd-and-16 from about mid-field, Surratt threw an interception that Miami returned 42 yards for a touchdown. The Hurricanes now lead the Tar Heels 24-10. UNC has two turnovers and Miami has none. Miami pulls out the turnover chain again.

Miami leads UNC 14-10 at end of first quarter

UNC quarterback Chazz Surratt scored on a 17-yard run late in the first quarter. UNC now trails 14-10 with 2:11 left in the first quarter. Surratt came in on UNC’s third possession of the game. The drive was seven plays for 70 yards.

Hurricanes bring out turnover chain

It didn’t take long for Miami to bring out the turnover chain.

UNC junior quarterback Nathan Elliott fumbled the football after he was sacked by Hurricanes middle linebacker Shaquille Quarterman. Miami defensive lineman Jonathan Garvin picked up the fumble and ran it to the endzone for a nine-yard return. The Hurricanes go up 14-3 with 4:32 left in the first quarter.

Sophomore quarterback Chazz Surratt enters the game on the next drive for the Tar Heels.

Miami answers with four-play 75-yard drive

Hurricanes running back Travis Homer ran the ball 56 yards down field to the four-yard line to set up an easy score for Miami on the next play. The Hurricanes take the lead 7-3 in the first quarter.

UNC scores first

Miami punted on its first drive.

UNC drove the ball easily down field on its first drive and scored on a field goal. Junior quarterback Nathan Elliott was 3-6 for 20 yards passing. Sophomore running back Michael Carter, who is in his second game back since returning from a hand injury, had two rushes for 52 yards.

UNC’s drive stalled at the five-yard line. UNC only ran the ball once when it reached first and goal, and that was with Elliott. After that, Elliott threw two incomplete passes, and the Tar Heels were forced to kick the field goal.

This story was originally published September 27, 2018 at 8:27 PM with the headline "Miami too much for UNC in 47-10 blowout win."