UNC earns first ranked win of Belichick era against No. 25 Pitt
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 8:21 PM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026
The North Carolina Tar Heels overcame a 10-0 deficit to defeat No. 25 Pittsburgh 21-17 on October 10, 2026. This victory marks the Tar Heels' first ranked win under head coach Bill Belichick, improving their record to 3-2 this season. The game-winning touchdown was a 75-yard catch-and-run by Shamar Easter early in the fourth quarter. Pittsburgh's struggles were compounded by the absence of quarterback Mason Heintschel, who is out for the season due to injury. Holden Geriner, stepping in as the starter, struggled significantly in his performance, throwing two interceptions.
- •UNC trailed 10-0 before rallying for the victory.
- •Pitt played without starting quarterback Mason Heintschel.
- •Billy Edwards Jr. threw a crucial 75-yard touchdown to Shamar Easter.
- •Pitt's backup QB Holden Geriner had two interceptions in the loss.
- •UNC's record in the ACC improves to 1-1.
- 8:58 PMESPN — UNC knocks off Pitt as Belichick gets first win vs. ranked foe
- 7:25 PMYahoo Sports — UNC knocks off previously undefeated, No. 25 Pitt while notching first ranked win of Bill Belichick era
"Billy Edwards Jr. threw a 75-yard TD pass in the second half, and North Carolina knocked off No. 25 Pittsburgh for coach Bill Belichick's first win vs. a ranked team.
"The Tar Heels erased a 10-0 deficit, and their game-winning touchdown came on a 75-yard catch and run early in the fourth quarter.
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External links- ESPNOct 10, 2026, 8:58 PMUNC knocks off Pitt as Belichick gets first win vs. ranked foe
Billy Edwards Jr. threw a 75-yard TD pass in the second half, and North Carolina knocked off No. 25 Pittsburgh for coach Bill Belichick's first win vs. a ranked team.
- Yahoo SportsOct 10, 2026, 7:25 PMUNC knocks off previously undefeated, No. 25 Pitt while notching first ranked win of Bill Belichick era
The Tar Heels erased a 10-0 deficit, and their game-winning touchdown came on a 75-yard catch and run early in the fourth quarter.
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