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Miami (FL) is 3-0 against North Carolina State since November of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Saturday. The Miami (FL) Hurricanes will head out on the road to face off against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at 8:00 p.m. ET at Carter-Finley Stadium. Despite being away, Miami (FL) is looking at a four-point advantage in the spread.
It may have taken overtime to finish the job, but Miami (FL) ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 29-26 victory over Virginia. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Miami (FL).
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Miami (FL) to victory, but perhaps none more so than Ajay Allen, who rushed for 67 yards and a touchdown. Andres Borregales did his part by putting the 'special' in special teams, booting in three field goals and two extra points.
Miami (FL) was down by three with only zero seconds left when they drove 25 yards for the winning score. Mark Fletcher Jr. punched in the touchdown from 11 yards out.
Miami (FL)'s defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB six times. The heavy lifting was done by Rueben Bain Jr. and Branson Deen who racked up four sacks between them.
Meanwhile, North Carolina State was able to grind out a solid win over Clemson on Saturday, taking the game 24-17. The win was just what North Carolina State needed coming off of a 24-3 defeat in their prior game.
Among those leading the charge was Kevin Concepcion, who picked up 83 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Concepcion's longest reception was for an incredible 72 yards.
Their wins bumped Miami (FL) to 6-2 and North Carolina State to 5-3.
