My head tells me that we will win, but it will be another nail biter.
My gut tells me we will win convincingly and/or at least by 10 points.
Here's to hoping we come out with the same momentum we ended the last game with. The Heels always seem to perform well against us over the years. It's weird. It's like the Heels are to Miami like BC is to ND.
Anyway, I do think the good guys win, but only if we are totally focused and well-prepared. I like our chances.
I think Miami gets it done, but muscle memory with this program has me well aware of the fits the Heels have given the Canes.
Had this conversation with folks last year, who said we'd "roll" in Chapel Hill—despite Miami oft struggling up there. North Carolina has also stolen their share of games at HardRock, too.
These guys couldn't make up ground at Tallahassee after digging a big hole, lost by a point to Virginia and their offense went cold against Notre Dame.
I think both offenses are pretty evenly matched; the Heels with a few more proven playmakers (not counting quarterback, where King's experience gets a slight nod)—but I think Miami's defense is slightly better.
Miami can't afford to get into another embarrassing hole like they did last year. Need to go toe-to-toe early.
One of those games you expect a massive shootout, but don't think that winds up being the case (in comparison to what they did / endured against Wake Forest.)
Canes 38, Heels 30 seems doable.
Wouldn't be surprised if the former teacher (Brown) teaches the pupil (Manolo) another lesson—a la the way Butch got Randy so many times over the years, even when the Canes supposedly had the "better" team.
Whatever the case, just win.