North Carolina prepares for ranked matchup against No. 25 Pittsburgh
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 1:23 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
The North Carolina Tar Heels are set to face No. 25 Pittsburgh in their second consecutive ranked matchup this week. Coming off a loss to No. 3 Notre Dame, UNC holds a record of 2-2 overall and 0-1 in the ACC. Pittsburgh, fresh from a narrow 35-33 victory over Virginia Tech, seeks to improve on its 0-1 road record after a previous loss to Clemson. The game features Pittsburgh's sophomore quarterback Mason Heintschel, who has recorded 14 touchdowns this season. The matchup is crucial for both teams' conference standings.
- •UNC is 2-2 overall and 0-1 in ACC play.
- •Pittsburgh defeated Virginia Tech 35-33 in their last game.
- •Mason Heintschel has 14 touchdowns and 1,304 passing yards this season.
- •Pittsburgh lost 28-20 at Clemson earlier this season.
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"Facing a ranked opponent, the North Carolina Tar Heels must neutralize a high-scoring sophomore quarterback and survive a battle-tested defense.
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