North Carolina edges Pitt 34-27 behind Ryan Switzer

Posted Nov 16, 2013
North Carolina's Ryan Switzer returned two punts for touchdowns, including the go-ahead score with 4:46 remaining as the Tar Heels held off Pittsburgh 34-27 on Saturday. Switzer returned a punt 65 yards in the second quarter to give North Carolina a 21-point lead. He did it again in the fourth quarter, zig zagging 61 yards to help the Tar Heels fend off a Pitt rally for their fourth straight win. (ESPN.com)

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