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Belichick Secures First Ranked Victory as North Carolina Edges Pittsburgh
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| Outlet | Headline as published | When |
|---|---|---|
| Fox NewsRight | Bill Belichick earns first win against ranked opponent as UNC upsets No 25 Pitt on road | first |
| ESPN | UNC knocks off Pitt as Belichick gets first win vs. ranked foe | +52 min |
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North Carolina defeated No. 25 Pittsburgh 21-17 on Saturday, handing head coach Bill Belichick his first victory over a ranked opponent at the collegiate level, according to reports from ESPN and Fox News.
The Tar Heels erased an early 10-0 deficit to claim the road win, aided by a decisive 75-yard touchdown throw by quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. in the second half, both networks reported. Fox News reported that Edwards completed the go-ahead strike to tight end Shamar Easter on the first play following a Pitt score, preserving a lead that held through the remainder of the contest.
According to Fox News, the contest also included a 7-yard touchdown catch by UNC tight end Jelani Thurman and a 1-yard touchdown run by Demon June. The victory improved North Carolina's record to 3-2 on the season, while Pittsburgh dropped to 5-1.
How outlets are covering this
North Carolina overcame an early deficit to defeat No. 25 Pittsburgh 21-17 on Saturday. The outcome marks head coach Bill Belichick's first collegiate victory over a nationally ranked program.
Shared reporting
- North Carolina defeated No. 25 Pittsburgh.
- The win represents Bill Belichick's first career collegiate victory over a ranked opponent.
- Quarterback Billy Edwards Jr. delivered a 75-yard touchdown pass in the second half.
Why it matters
The upset marks a milestone in Bill Belichick's transition to college football, delivering his program its first signature win against a Top 25 opponent.
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