North Carolina Upsets No. 25 Pittsburgh 21-17 on Late Touchdown
Billy Edwards Jr. threw a 75-yard touchdown pass to help North Carolina (UNC) defeat No. 25 Pittsburgh (Pitt) 21-17 in a football game.
Elmira, NY, October 10, 2026 —
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – North Carolina secured a significant victory over No. 25 Pittsburgh on Saturday, winning the football contest 21-17. The decisive score came from a 75-yard touchdown pass, a play that proved to be the difference in the game.
The game-winning touchdown pass was thrown by North Carolina quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. The connection between Edwards Jr. and his receiver propelled the Tar Heels past the ranked Pittsburgh Panthers.
The final score reflected a close contest, with North Carolina emerging with a 21-17 win. Pittsburgh, ranked 25th nationally entering the game, was unable to counter North Carolina’s late offensive surge.
Further details regarding the game’s timeline, other scoring plays, or player statistics were not provided in the summary.
Story summarized from the original created by DAN SCIFO, Associated Press on www.mytwintiers.com, see more information here.
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