- Q1 9:49TDPITTLa'Vell Wright 2 Yd Run (Antonio Chadha Kick)0–7
- Q2 7:46FGPITTAntonio Chadha 41 Yd Field Goal0–10
- Q2 5:32TDUNCJelani Thurman 7 Yd pass from Billy Edwards Jr. (Rece Verhoff Kick)7–10
- Q3 0:22TDUNCDemon June 1 Yd Run (Rece Verhoff Kick)14–10
- Q4 12:47TDPITTLa'Vell Wright 1 Yd Run (Antonio Chadha Kick)14–17
- Q4 12:36TDUNCShamar Easter 75 Yd pass from Billy Edwards Jr. (Rece Verhoff Kick)21–17
North Carolina Tar Heels vs Pittsburgh Panthers — 2026-10-10 Game Analysis
Final · Sat
ESPN game file
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Game stats
| Statistic | North Carolina Tar Heels | Pittsburgh Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 13 | 23 |
| Total yards | 269 | 369 |
| Net passing yards | 249 | 219 |
| Rushing yards | 20 | 150 |
| Third-down conversions | 3-11 | 7-16 |
| Fourth-down conversions | 0-0 | 0-4 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Penalties–yards | 3-22 | 4-42 |
| Time of possession | 23:28 | 36:32 |
North Carolina Tar Heels vs Pittsburgh Panthers — NCAA Game Analysis
North Carolina Tar Heels defeated Pittsburgh Panthers 21–17, a 4-point margin. Pittsburgh Panthers led in total offense, 369 to 269. Pittsburgh Panthers led in rushing yards, 150 to 20. North Carolina Tar Heels converted 3 of 11 third downs; Pittsburgh Panthers converted 7 of 16.
Based on the recorded score and available team statistics. Source: ESPN game file.
Lineup
These are the players credited on the game file. That file does not list a starting lineup or positions.
North Carolina Tar Heels
Passing
- #9Billy Edwards Jr.
Rushing
- #7Benjamin Hall
- #0Demon June
- Team
- #27Jaylen McGill
- #9Billy Edwards Jr.
Receiving
- #1Jordan Shipp
- #84Shamar Easter
- #45Jelani Thurman
- #14C.J. Sadler
- #7Benjamin Hall
- #2Trech Kekahuna
Defense
- #15Derek McDonald
- #90Xavier Lewis
- #1Greg Smith III
- #10Peyton Seelmann
- #91Leroy Jackson
- #54Timir Hickman-Collins
- #7Peyton Waters
- #3Ade Willie
- #8Jonathan Agumadu
- #21Kenton Dopson III
- #6Tre Miller
- #18Jaiden Patterson
- #96Nicco Maggio
- #9Melkart Abou Jaoude
- #4Jalon Thompson
- #24Jaden Jefferson
- #12Calvin Thomas
- #89Emmanuel Nwaiwu
- #5Donovan Hoilette Jr.
- #23Khristian Dunbar-Hawkins
- #71Jacqawn McRoy
- #14C.J. Sadler
- #2Kaleb Cost
- #30Jaziel Hart
Pittsburgh Panthers
Passing
- #15Holden Geriner
Rushing
- #26Damon Ferguson Jr.
- #11La'Vell Wright
- #9Ja'Kyrian Turner
- #5Justin Cook
- #2Tony Kinsler
- #10Censere Lee
- #15Holden Geriner
Receiving
- #7Malik Knight
- #86Carson Kent
- #3Cataurus Hicks
- #11La'Vell Wright
- #26Damon Ferguson Jr.
- #10Censere Lee
- #4Bryce Yates
Defense
- #12Cruce Brookins
- #10Alex Sanford Jr.
- #32Jeremiah Marcelin
- #3Shawn Lee Jr.
- #55Sean FitzSimmons
- #17Cole Woodson
- #7DeMarco Ward
- #2Isaiah Neal
- #6Raion Strader
- #11Nick James
- #0Braylan Lovelace
- #8Jaeden Moore
- #3Cataurus Hicks
- #2Tony Kinsler
- #22Zion Ferguson
- #23Kanye Thompson