Top Stories · October 10, 2026
Bill Belichick earns first win against ranked opponent as UNC upsets No 25 Pitt on road
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In a 2026 college football matchup, North Carolina (UNC) defeated No. 25 Pittsburgh 21-17 at Acrisure Stadium. This victory marked head coach Bill Belichick's first win against a ranked opponent since taking over the UNC program. The Tar Heels overcame a 10-0 deficit to improve their record to 3-2, while Pittsburgh suffered its first loss of the season, falling to 5-1. UNC quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. threw two touchdown passes, including a decisive 75-yarder, while the defense recorded two interceptions to secure the upset.
In a 2026 college football matchup, North Carolina (UNC) defeated No. 25 Pittsburgh 21-17 at Acrisure Stadium. This victory marked head coach Bill Belichick's first win against a ranked opponent since taking over the UNC program. The Tar Heels overcame a 10-0 deficit to improve their record to 3-2, while Pittsburgh suffered its first loss of the season, falling to 5-1. UNC quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. threw two touchdown passes, including a decisive 75-yarder, while the defense recorded two interceptions to secure the upset.