North Carolina Tar Heels vs. Miami Hurricanes: 2008 Week 5 Recap

Quick answer

North Carolina Tar Heels defeated Miami Hurricanes 28–24 in Week 5, 2008. Final score: North Carolina Tar Heels 28, Miami Hurricanes 24.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
North Carolina Tar Heels	0	6	6	12	28
Miami Hurricanes	12	3	0	6	24

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Cameron Sexton (153) — 0.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.87 EPA/play +13.99 EPA
• Robert Marve (2390) — 0.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.22 EPA/play +4.87 EPA
• Brandon Tate (153) — 0.0 yds · +1.99 EPA/play +1.99 EPA

Rushing

• Graig Cooper (2390) — 0.0 yds -0.10 EPA
• Greg Little (153) — 0.0 yds · 1 TD -0.11 EPA
• Shaun Draughn (153) — 0.0 yds -0.52 EPA

Receiving

• Hakeem Nicks (153) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +2.03 EPA
• Graig Cooper (2390) — 1 rec · 0.0 yds +1.09 EPA
• Thearon Collier (2390) — 0 rec · 0.0 yds +0.13 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Cameron Sexton	153	16	12.5%	0	2	+0.87	+13.99
Robert Marve	2390	22	13.6%	0	3	+0.22	+4.87
Brandon Tate	153	1	0.0%	0	0	+1.99	+1.99
Jacory Harris	2390	6	0.0%	0	0	-0.09	-0.51
Mike Paulus	153	3	0.0%	0	0	-0.44	-1.33

Team EPA comparison

Stat	UNC	MIAMI
Plays	0	0
EPA / play	—	—
Total EPA	—	—
Success rate	—	—
Pass EPA / play	—	—
Rush EPA / play	—	—
Yards	0	0

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	153	2	0	-0.11	Ended
Q1	2390	3	0	+1.47	Pass TD
Q1	153	2	0	-4.07	Ended
Q1	153	2	0	+1.31	Ended
Q1	2390	8	0	-1.40	Missed FG
Q1	153	6	0	-2.50	Punt
Q1	2390	8	0	+5.52	Pass TD
Q2	153	1	0	+0.03	Ended
Q2	2390	4	0	-0.71	Punt
Q2	153	4	0	-1.96	Punt
Q2	2390	0	0	—	Field goal
Q2	2390	12	0	-1.41	Ended
Q2	153	1	0	+1.40	Rush TD
Q2	153	5	0	+3.56	Ended
Q3	2390	6	0	-2.62	Punt
Q3	153	5	0	-1.52	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Cameron Sexton pass complete to Hakeem Nicks for 74 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+7.46 EPA)
2. Q4 · Miami Hurricanes · Robert Marve pass intercepted by Trimane Goddard at the NCaro 32, returned for 25 yards to the MiaFl 43. (-4.08 EPA)
3. Q3 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Cameron Sexton pass complete to Brandon Tate for 38 yards to the MiaFl 10 for a 1ST down. (+4.02 EPA)
4. Q4 · Miami Hurricanes · Robert Marve pass intercepted by Trimane Goddard at the NCaro 0, returned for no gain for a touchback. (-3.45 EPA)
5. Q4 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Cameron Sexton pass complete to Brooks Foster for 14 yards for a TOUCHDOWN. (+3.19 EPA)
6. Q2 · Miami Hurricanes · North Carolina penalty 5 yard roughing the kicker accepted, no play. (+3.1 EPA)
7. Q4 · Miami Hurricanes · Robert Marve pass complete to Dedrick Epps for 18 yards to the NCaro 22 for a 1ST down. (+3.02 EPA)
8. Q1 · North Carolina Tar Heels · Team rush for a loss of 19 yards, fumbled, recovered by NCaro Terrence Brown at the NCaro 11. (-2.99 EPA)

Key takeaways

• North Carolina Tar Heels controlled the final (28–24) in Week 5.
• Passing edge: Cameron Sexton (153) — yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: UNC at EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of North Carolina Tar Heels vs Miami Hurricanes?

North Carolina Tar Heels 28, Miami Hurricanes 24 in Week 5 of the 2008 college football season.

Who won North Carolina Tar Heels vs Miami Hurricanes?

North Carolina Tar Heels won with a final score of 28–24.

Where can I find the North Carolina Tar Heels vs Miami Hurricanes box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=282712390.

Who led North Carolina Tar Heels vs Miami Hurricanes in passing?

Cameron Sexton (153) led passers with 0.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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