North Carolina Tar Heels at Pittsburgh Panthers: October 10, 2026
The North Carolina Tar Heels beat the Pittsburgh Panthers 21-17 at Acrisure Stadium on October 10, 2026 (2026 season).
Most passing yards: Billy Edwards Jr. (North Carolina Tar Heels, 249); Holden Geriner (Pittsburgh Panthers, 219). Most rushing yards: Benjamin Hall (North Carolina Tar Heels, 25); Damon Ferguson Jr. (Pittsburgh Panthers, 49). Most receiving yards: Jordan Shipp (North Carolina Tar Heels, 93); Malik Knight (Pittsburgh Panthers, 62).
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Line score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Tar Heels | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 21 |
| Pittsburgh Panthers | 7 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 17 |
Team comparison
| Team stats | UNC | PITT |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 249 | 219 |
| Rushing yards | 20 | 150 |
| Rushing attempts | 25 | 42 |
| Completions | 18 | 27 |
| Pass attempts | 26 | 44 |
| Interceptions thrown | 2 | 2 |
| Sacks | 2 | 3 |
| Tackles for loss | 4 | 6 |
What stood out
- Passing yards: North Carolina Tar Heels 249, Pittsburgh Panthers 219.
- Rushing yards: North Carolina Tar Heels 20, Pittsburgh Panthers 150.
- The North Carolina Tar Heels' biggest edge came in the 3rd quarter (7-0).
Player lines
- Benjamin Hall (UNC RB): 12 CAR, 25 RUSH YDS, 0 RUSH TD, 1 REC, 16 REC YDS
- Billy Edwards Jr. (UNC QB): 18 CMP, 26 ATT, 249 PASS YDS, 2 PASS TD, 2 INT, 4 CAR, -14 RUSH YDS
- C.J. Sadler (UNC WR): 2 REC, 20 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Demon June (UNC RB): 6 CAR, 15 RUSH YDS, 1 RUSH TD, 0 REC, 0 REC YDS
- Jaylen McGill (UNC RB): 1 CAR, -4 RUSH YDS, 0 RUSH TD, 0 REC, 0 REC YDS
- Jelani Thurman (UNC TE): 6 REC, 29 REC YDS, 1 REC TD
- Jordan Shipp (UNC WR): 6 REC, 93 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Shamar Easter (UNC TE): 1 REC, 75 REC YDS, 1 REC TD
- Trech Kekahuna (UNC WR): 2 REC, 16 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Bryce Yates (PITT WR): 2 REC, 5 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Carson Kent (PITT TE): 7 REC, 61 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Cataurus Hicks (PITT WR): 6 REC, 50 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Censere Lee (PITT WR): 1 REC, 6 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Damon Ferguson Jr. (PITT RB): 15 CAR, 49 RUSH YDS, 0 RUSH TD, 5 REC, 17 REC YDS
- Holden Geriner (PITT QB): 27 CMP, 44 ATT, 219 PASS YDS, 0 PASS TD, 2 INT, 7 CAR, -1 RUSH YDS
- Ja'Kyrian Turner (PITT RB): 5 CAR, 27 RUSH YDS, 0 RUSH TD, 0 REC, 0 REC YDS
- Justin Cook (PITT RB): 3 CAR, 15 RUSH YDS, 0 RUSH TD, 0 REC, 0 REC YDS
- La'Vell Wright (PITT RB): 9 CAR, 45 RUSH YDS, 2 RUSH TD, 3 REC, 18 REC YDS
- Malik Knight (PITT WR): 3 REC, 62 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
- Tony Kinsler (PITT WR): 0 REC, 0 REC YDS, 0 REC TD
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Head-to-head
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- Pittsburgh Panthers stats and results
- North Carolina Tar Heels' previous game: Notre Dame Fighting Irish at North Carolina Tar Heels, October 3, 2026
- Pittsburgh Panthers' previous game: Pittsburgh Panthers at Virginia Tech Hokies, October 2, 2026
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