Inside The Numbers: UNC vs. Pittsburgh

Posted Sep 27, 2023
4-0 - The Tar Heels are undefeated ahead of this week's open date. This is UNC's first 4-0 start since 1997 and only its second since 1983. This is North Carolina's ninth 4-0 start since 1950. 15 - This week's college football top-25 ranking. 117 - J.J. Jones set a new career high with six receptions for 117 yards. His previous highs were 5 catches for 91 yards. (GoHeels.com)

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