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. (
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Video: Bill Belichick Post-Pitt Press Conference
North Carolina head football coach
Bill Belichick speaks with the media following the Tar Heels' 21-17 ACC road victory over the No. 25 Pitt Panthers on Saturday afternoon.
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Video: UNC Football Earns Big Road Win At No. 25 Pitt - Highlights
Shamar Easter 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.
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Billy Edwards helps UNC beat No. 25 Pitt 21-17, gives Bill Belichick first win against ranked foe
Billy Edwards 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
Shamar Easter for a 75-yard score for the go-ahead touchdown, giving coach
Bill Belichick 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
Billy Edwards can exploit Pitt’s vulnerable pass defense, and if Carolina’s running game can break out against a top-ranked Panthers rush defense.
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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.
Jarin Stevenson led the Tar Heels with 25 points and 10 rebounds while
Isaiah Denis and Neo Avdalas showed why they were targeted to be on
Michael Malone's first
UNC Basketball roster.
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UNC Football vs. Pitt: The Formula for a Tar Heel Victory
The circumstances surrounding Pitt's quarterback change create an obvious starting point for the Carolina defense. Holden Geriner may be a fifth-year college quarterback, but Saturday will be his first career start. He performed well after replacing Mason Heintschel against Virginia Tech, completing 8 of 12 passes for 78 yards, including a 29-yard TD. (
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Box Score: North Carolina 88, USC 70
View the complete box score from the North Carolina Tar Heels' 88-70 exhibition victory over the USC Trojans on Friday night in Greensboro. (
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Video: UNC Basketball Players Post-USC Interviews
North Carolina's Neo Avdalas,
Isaiah Denis, and
Jarin Stevenson speak with reporters following the Tar Heels' 88-70 exhibition victory over the USC Trojans on Friday night.
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Jarin Stevenson Scores 25 As Tar Heels Roll In Michael Malone's Debut
The newcomers UNC expected to score most didn’t, but returnees filled the void nicely as the
Michael Malone era began. Improved second-half defense held USC scoreless for nearly six minutes as the Tar Heels took control. UNC rebounded from a halftime deficit for an 88–70 win Friday night over Southern Cal in Greensboro in the exhibition opener. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Video: Michael Malone Post-USC Press Conference
North Carolina head men's basketball coach
Michael Malone speaks with the media following the Tar Heels' 88-70 exhibition win over the USC Trojans on Friday night in Greensboro.
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Video: Jarin Stevenson Leads Tar Heels to Exhibition Win vs. USC, 88-70 - Highlights
Jarin Stevenson posted a 25-point, 10-rebound double-double. Neo Avdalas finished with 15 points, and
Isaiah Denis scored 17 as the Tar Heels outscored USC by 20 in the second half for a comfortable 88-70 exhibition victory on Friday night in Greensboro. Check out the highlights.
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Lucas: North Carolina vs. USC Rapid Reactions
UNC gets a very encouraging 88-70 win over Southern Cal to open the exhibition season. A clue that this team will be fun to watch:
Matt Able and
Terrence Brown, who will be two of the Tar Heels' most important players, were scoreless for the first 32 minutes and had six combined turnovers. But Carolina still built a 61-53 lead during that span. (
GoHeels.com)