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CFD Staff, October 10, 2026

Bill Belichick finally beats a ranked team. 21–⁠17 at Pitt

Billy Edwards Jr. throws two touchdowns after an ESPN hot-mic dig, and North Carolina upsets No. 25 Pitt.

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Photo: Yahoo Sports, from North Carolina’s Billy Edwards Jr. dissed by ESPN announcer on hot mic
The gameNorth Carolina 21, Pittsburgh 17Oct 10, 2026, final

It took a while, but Bill Belichick has a win over a ranked team at North Carolina. The Tar Heels went to Pittsburgh and beat No. 25 Pitt 21–⁠17.

The best part is Billy Edwards Jr. An ESPN announcer got caught dissing him on a hot mic, and Edwards went 18 of 26 for 249 yards and two touchdowns. He threw two picks too, but you’ll take it.

La’Vell Wright ran for two touchdowns for Pitt, but Holden Geriner threw two interceptions of his own, and in a four-point game that’s the difference.

Is UNC actually good? Still not sure. But Belichick finally has the win everybody was waiting on.

The game

Game page
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
North Carolina077721
Pittsburgh730717
  • North CarolinaBilly Edwards18 of 26, 249 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
  • PittsburghHolden Geriner27 of 44, 219 yards, 2 INT; 7 carries, −1 yard
Pittsburgh favored above the line, North Carolina belowWin probability, play by play

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