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Billy Edwards Jr. Helps UNC Beat No. 25 Pitt 21-17, Gives Belichick First Win Against a Ranked Foe
Edwards finished with 249 passing yards and two touchdowns as North Carolina handed Pitt its first loss and Belichick his first ranked win at UNC.
- On Saturday, North Carolina Tar Heels upset No. 25 Pittsburgh 21-17, securing head coach Bill Belichick his biggest college win in five games of his second season.
- Belichick returned to Acrisure Stadium, where he posted an 8-3 NFL record, to face Pittsburgh Panthers led by backup quarterback Holden Geriner. Geriner made his first collegiate start after Mason Heintschel tore his ACL last week.
- North Carolina quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. threw a 75-yard touchdown pass to Shamar Easter in the fourth quarter, giving the Tar Heels a go-ahead lead. Demon June also rushed for a touchdown.
- Pittsburgh failed to convert on a fourth-and-2 with about 2 minutes remaining, allowing the Tar Heels to hold on for the victory. The previously undefeated Panthers fell to 5-1.
- North Carolina will visit rival Duke on Oct. 17, while Pittsburgh travels to Boston College the same day. Belichick said the upcoming Duke matchup is "another big one" for his program.
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Bill Belichick was cracking jokes after his first ranked win
Bill Belichick was in a chipper mood after scoring his first ranked win as head coach at North Carolina. The Tar Heels beat Pitt 21-17 at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, marking Belichick’s first win over a ranked opponent during his tenure with the school. After the game, he was, by his standards, quite relaxed, and …
Bill Belichick earns first win against ranked opponent as UNC upsets No 25 Pitt on road - NEW YORK TIMES POST
Bill Belichick earned the biggest win of his college coaching career Saturday. North Carolina defeated No. 25 Pitt 21-17 on the road Saturday at Acrisure Stadium, marking Belichick’s first win over a ranked opponent as UNC’s head coach. It was UNC’s first win over a ranked opponent since beating No. 25 Miami in 2023 and [...]
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