You hear about fourth-quarter comebacks, but what North Carolina pulled off Saturday against Pitt was different. They clawed their way back, hitting a 21-17 upset, and get this: it was Bill Belichick’s first ranked win as a college head coach. Seriously, this dude is making moves, and it feels like the program is finally starting to turn a corner after a couple of rough seasons. This team just proved winning is starting to heal some old wounds.
Billy Edwards’ Rollercoaster Ride Delivers the W
Talk about a mixed bag, right? Billy Edwards was out there, slinging it for the game-winning score to Shamar Easter in the fourth quarter. That’s clutch, man! But let’s be real, the offense was leaning on him heavy because the running game went completely cold, putting up a dismal 20 yards on 25 carries. Twenty yards! And Edwards himself had a pair of interceptions, making it his second straight game with multiple giveaways. That’s the frustrating part. You’re watching, screaming at the TV, “Protect the ball!” But then, when it mattered most, he delivered. The defense deserves huge props too, locking down Pitt late to seal the deal. It was a grind, but they got it done. UNC is now sitting at 3-2 overall, 1-1 in the ACC, and that feels good after the past two seasons. Pitt, on the other hand, drops to 5-1.
From Zero Votes to One: The Tar Heels Are On The Board
You know what that 21-17 win means? Recognition. The Tar Heels are now actually receiving votes in USA TODAY Sports’ latest Coaches’ Poll, grabbing one solitary vote this week. Yeah, it’s just one, but after upsetting TCU in Week Zero and now pulling off their second upset this fall, it’s a sign. It’s a message that something is happening in Chapel Hill. They are one victory away from equaling their entire 2025 win total. That’s huge momentum right there.
Next up, the boys make a short trip up 15-105 this Saturday for the legendary Victory Bell battle against Duke, which is going to be a tough one even though Duke took a loss last weekend. After that, they return to Kenan Stadium for back-to-back home brawls against Syracuse on October 24 and then Miami (FL) on October 31. Can Bill Belichick and the Tar Heels string together more wins, keep those poll votes coming, and maybe, just maybe, finally snag a bowl game victory in December? You know we’ll be watching every snap!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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