5 Takeaways From UNC's Loss At Pittsburgh

Posted Nov 16, 2019
North Carolina was in another tight football game as the clock crept toward zero again Thursday, and once again the Tar Heels lost, falling 34-27 in overtime to Pittsburgh at Heinz Field. Nine of UNC’s 10 games have come down to the last minute, and while the Tar Heels won the first two over South Carolina and Miami, they’ve now dropped six of seven. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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