Big Plays, Big Stops Define UNC Football's Big Win Over Pitt

The Tar Heels danced and chanted in the visitors locker room before quieting as coach Bill Belichick began to speak. "Fellas, that's the way to grind it out — never easy." UNC (3-2, 1-1 ACC standings) had just won 21-17 against No. 25 Pittsburgh, overcoming a 10-point deficit in earning its first ranked victory since 2023 and first on the road since 2020. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Pitt Football Coach Pat Narduzzi Post-UNC Press Conference

Pitt head football coach Pat Narduzzi speaks with the media following the Panthers' 21-7 loss to the North Carolina Tar Heels on Saturday afternoon in Pittsburgh. (View Video)

UNC vs. Pitt snap count report: Easter, Miller, Shipp earn top PFF grades

On defense, cornerback Tre Miller, who got hurt in the third quarter and was carted off the field, led the way for UNC with an 89.4 grade, including a 91 in coverage, as Carolina beat No. 25 Pittsburgh 21-17 on Saturday. Receiver Jordan Shipp was the next-highest graded Tar Heel at 74 (76.6 as a pass catcher) after playing 49 of the team’s 52 offensive snaps. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Drake Maye's trash-talking brothers prepared him to overcome slow start to season

Drake Maye's confidence and desire to have the ball in his hands can be traced to what many already know about Maye – he's the youngest of four boys, all of whom enjoyed their own athletic success. Luke Maye, who played basketball at UNC where Drake Maye was later the starting quarterback, would dunk on his little bro. Then it was Drake's turn. (Yahoo! Sports)

A win worth savoring - The morning after, UNC Football vs. Pitt

Carolina entered as a 3.5-point underdog. The Tar Heels got the win in a rock fight, 21-17. This one could easily have gone the other way. Pittsburgh left the door open, UNC stayed close, and a few decisive plays rewarded the visitors. After the difficulties of the Bill Belichick era, UNC Football had a result to put alongside last week’s encouraging signs. (MSN.com)

No. 25 UNC Volleyball Sweeps Virginia Tech, 3-0

No. 25 North Carolina Volleyball earned a sweep over Virginia Tech on Friday night (25-11, 25-18, 25-16, Highlights) to move to a perfect 5-0 in ACC play. It was a balanced attack for Carolina with nine different players registering at least one kill and 12 with at least one point. Laynie Smith led the team with eight kills. UNC dominated from start to finish. (GoHeels.com)

UNC football report card vs Pitt: Grading Tar Heels win vs. Panthers

Overall team grade: C: An average grade for an average win, but it counts as a ranked victory for a UNC team that desperately needed to find a way to finish a close game. The Tar Heels leaned on their defense late and made just enough big plays offensively to escape against a team with its backup QB but plenty of playmakers elsewhere on the field. (MSN.com)

UNC Men’s Soccer Thumps Notre Dame, 7-1

UNC Men's Soccer didn't let the weather bog them down and instead rained goals on Saturday at Dorrance Field, beating Notre Dame 7-1 in a resounding victory (Highlights). Joschi Schelb led the way again with a hat trick and an assist, while Ryan Zellefrow scored two goals and recorded three assists. Bertil Rygaard Hansen and Luca Nikolai also scored. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Carolina Insider - UNC vs. Pitt Postgame Reactions

Jones Angell and Adam Lucas break down North Carolina Football's 21-17 ACC road victory over the undefeated and No. 25-ranked Pittsburgh Panthers on Saturday afternoon. (View Video)

Fourth-down stops, two long strikes give Bill Belichick signature win

UNC's two longest plays of the season and four huge late fourth-down stops produced the biggest victory of the Bill Belichick era. Despite averaging less than a yard per rush, UNC rallied in the second half to beat No. 25 Pitt 21-17 on Saturday in Pittsburgh for the program’s first win over a ranked team in three seasons and the Panthers’ first loss. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Video: UNC Football Players Post-Pitt Interviews

North Carolina defensive lineman Xavier Lewis, wide receiver Jordan Shipp, and quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. speak with reporters following the Tar Heels' 21-17 road victory over the No. 25 Pitt Panthers on Saturday afternoon. (View Video)

Good, Bad, and Ugly Report: UNC vs. Pittsburgh

In a game that would have fit perfectly in the old ACC Coastal Division, North Carolina and Pittsburgh stumbled and bumbled through most of a game that featured a backup fifth-year quarterback, dueling turnovers, and dueling quick-strike touchdowns. And when the dust had settled, UNC left the Steel City with a 21-17 win over the No. 25 Panthers. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Box Score: North Carolina 21, Pitt 17

View the complete box score from the No. 25 North Carolina Tar Heels' 21-17 victory over the No. 25 Pitt Panthers on Saturday afternoon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (View Box Score)

Video: Bill Belichick Post-Pitt Press Conference

North Carolina head football coach Bill Belichick speaks with the media following the Tar Heels' 21-17 ACC road victory over the No. 25 Pitt Panthers on Saturday afternoon. (View Video)

Video: UNC Football Earns Big Road Win At No. 25 Pitt - Highlights

Shamar Easter caught a 75-yard, fourth-quarter touchdown pass and North Carolina withstood a wild fourth quarter to beat No. 25 Pitt, 21-17, on Saturday in Pittsburgh. It was the Tar Heels' first win over a ranked foe in three seasons. Check out the highlights. (View Video)

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