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

Posted Oct 11, 2026
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)

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