Walker snags 3 TD catches to help No. 12 UNC beat No. 25 Miami 41-31 for 6-0 start
— Devontez “Tez” Walker kept getting a step on defenders, snagging catches and breaking loose to the end zone for No. 12 North Carolina.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Miami Hurricanes
31
North Carolina Tar Heels
41
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIA | 0 | 17 | 0 | 14 | 31 |
| UNC | 7 | 7 | 21 | 6 | 41 |
Kenan Stadium · 50,500 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/26 | @ North Carolina Tar Heels | W 38-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Pittsburgh Panthers | W 52-23 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Florida State Seminoles | W 43-35 | NCAAF |
| 10/3/26 | @ Clemson Tigers | W 41-13 | NCAAF |
| 9/26/26 | vs Central Michigan Chippewas | W 52-3 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 2:17 31-41
Brashard Smith 54 Yd pass from Tyler Van Dyke (Andres Borregales Kick)
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Field Goal 3:17 24-41
Noah Burnette 23 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 7:14 24-38
Xavier Restrepo 13 Yd pass from Tyler Van Dyke (Andres Borregales Kick)
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Field Goal 11:01 17-38
Noah Burnette 34 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:53 17-35
Omarion Hampton 4 Yd pass from Drake Maye (Noah Burnette Kick)
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Touchdown 8:11 17-28
Devontez Walker 33 Yd pass from Drake Maye (Noah Burnette Kick)
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Touchdown 13:12 17-21
Devontez Walker 56 Yd pass from Drake Maye (Noah Burnette Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 17-14
Andres Borregales 28 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:05 14-14
Omarion Hampton 2 Yd Run (Noah Burnette Kick)
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Touchdown 5:17 14-7
Jacolby George 35 Yd pass from Tyler Van Dyke (Andres Borregales Kick)
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Touchdown 12:26 7-7
Xavier Restrepo 18 Yd pass from Tyler Van Dyke (Andres Borregales Kick)
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Touchdown 6:26 0-7
Devontez Walker 18 Yd pass from Drake Maye (Noah Burnette Kick)
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MIA
8 plays, 45 yards, 1:25 · Interception
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UNC 1:25
3 plays, -7 yards, 0:52 · Punt
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MIA 2:17
3 plays, 61 yards, 0:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:17 31-41
Brashard Smith 54 Yd pass from Tyler Van Dyke (Andres Borregales Kick)
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UNC 3:14
6 plays, 66 yards, 4:00 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:17 24-41
Noah Burnette 23 Yd Field Goal
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MIA 7:14
12 plays, 71 yards, 3:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:14 24-38
Xavier Restrepo 13 Yd pass from Tyler Van Dyke (Andres Borregales Kick)
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UNC 11:01
8 plays, 39 yards, 3:53 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:01 17-38
Noah Burnette 34 Yd Field Goal
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MIA 14:54
6 plays, 19 yards, 2:59 · Downs
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UNC 2:53
9 plays, 63 yards, 3:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:53 17-35
Omarion Hampton 4 Yd pass from Drake Maye (Noah Burnette Kick)
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MIA 6:00
3 plays, -2 yards, 2:11 · Punt
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UNC 8:11
3 plays, 23 yards, 0:44 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:11 17-28
Devontez Walker 33 Yd pass from Drake Maye (Noah Burnette Kick)
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MIA 8:55
1 play, 0 yards, 0:05 · Interception
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UNC 9:00
5 plays, 11 yards, 1:35 · Punt
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MIA 10:35
5 plays, 30 yards, 2:37 · Fumble
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UNC 13:12
4 plays, 75 yards, 1:48 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:12 17-21
Devontez Walker 56 Yd pass from Drake Maye (Noah Burnette Kick)
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MIA
7 plays, 57 yards, 0:55 · End of Half
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UNC 0:55
3 plays, 6 yards, 0:27 · Punt
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MIA 1:22
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:43 · Punt
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UNC 2:05
9 plays, 75 yards, 3:12 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 17-14
Andres Borregales 28 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:05 14-14
Omarion Hampton 2 Yd Run (Noah Burnette Kick)
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MIA 5:17
11 plays, 92 yards, 5:27 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:17 14-7
Jacolby George 35 Yd pass from Tyler Van Dyke (Andres Borregales Kick)
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UNC 10:44
5 plays, 17 yards, 1:42 · Punt
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MIA 12:26
4 plays, 63 yards, 1:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:26 7-7
Xavier Restrepo 18 Yd pass from Tyler Van Dyke (Andres Borregales Kick)
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UNC 14:18
9 plays, 16 yards, 4:22 · Punt
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MIA 3:40
6 plays, 89 yards, 2:46 · Fumble
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UNC 6:26
8 plays, 91 yards, 3:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:26 0-7
Devontez Walker 18 Yd pass from Drake Maye (Noah Burnette Kick)
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MIA 9:26
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:50 · Punt
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UNC 11:16
6 plays, 17 yards, 1:17 · Punt
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MIA 12:33
5 plays, 21 yards, 2:27 · Punt
Showing the last 39 of 39 events.
Team Stats
MIA
UNC
28
1st Downs
23
3-11
3rd down efficiency
6-16
3-4
4th down efficiency
0-0
482
Total Yards
508
391
Passing
273
31/49
Comp/Att
17/33
8.0
Yards per pass
8.3
91
Rushing
235
27
Rushing Attempts
43
3.4
Yards per rush
5.5
7-69
Penalties
14-147
4
Turnovers
0
2
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
0
30:04
Possession
29:56
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