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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 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

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 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 , wide receiver , and quarterback 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 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

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)

Billy Edwards helps UNC beat No. 25 Pitt 21-17, gives Bill Belichick first win against ranked foe

Jr. threw a 75-yard touchdown pass in the second half and North Carolina knocked off No. 25 Pittsburgh 21-17 on Saturday. Pitt had just taken a 17-14 lead when the Tar Heels immediately responded. Edwards hit for a 75-yard score for the go-ahead touchdown, giving coach his first win against a ranked opponent. (Associated Press)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - UNC vs. Pitt Football Preview

Can UNC Football rally after two straight losses and keep bowl hopes alive? Isaac Schade and Anthony Pagnotta discuss the Tar Heels' postseason aspirations, if can exploit Pitt’s vulnerable pass defense, and if Carolina’s running game can break out against a top-ranked Panthers rush defense. (View Video)

UNC Football Visits No. 25 Pitt Saturday - Pregame Notes

For the second straight week, UNC Football faces a ranked opponent, as the Tar Heels visit No. 25 Pittsburgh to face the Panthers at noon Saturday (ESPN). A win would give the Tar Heels their first ranked victory since defeating No. 25 Miami 41-31 in 2023. It marks the first time since the Tar Heels have played consecutive ranked opponents since 2022. (GoHeels.com)

Video: IC Postgame Podcast - UNC Basketball Pulls Away From USC In Exhibition Opener

Sherrell McMillan and Tommy Ashley of Inside Carolina break down North Carolina's 88-70 exhibition win over USC. led the Tar Heels with 25 points and 10 rebounds while and Neo Avdalas showed why they were targeted to be on 's first UNC Basketball roster. (View Video)
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Friday, October 9
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Greensboro, N.C.
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UNC logoField Hockey8
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Philadelphia, Pa.
 
UNC logoVolleyball3
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Blacksburg, Va.
 
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Pittsburgh, Pa.
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1:00 PM Lynchburg, Va.
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October 11, 1930
Johnny Branch returns a punt 96-yards for a touchdown in UNC's 28-21 win over Maryland in Chapel Hill
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