Carolina 21 | Pitt Vs. North

In the extra period, Pickett wasted no time, finding Lucas Krull for an to put the Panthers ahead. The defense then sealed the victory when MJ Devonshire intercepted Howell on fourth down, sparking a celebration in the Steel City. Key Game Stats North Carolina Pittsburgh Final Score 30 Total Passing Yards Rushing Leader Ty Chandler (42 yds) Israel Abanikanda (63 yds) Receiving Leader Antoine Green (108 yds) Jordan Addison (84 yds)

The Overtime Thriller: No. 25 Pitt Outlasts UNC in a 2021 Classic Pitt vs. North Carolina 21

The 2021 showdown between the and the North Carolina Tar Heels was more than just another ACC matchup; it was a primetime duel between two future NFL quarterbacks that lived up to every ounce of its hype. On a rain-slicked Thursday night at Heinz Field, Kenny Pickett and Sam Howell traded blows in a contest that ultimately needed overtime to decide a winner. The Pickett vs. Howell Duel In the extra period, Pickett wasted no time,

The Panthers seemed to have the game in hand early, storming out to a in the first quarter. Aided by big plays, including a 44-yard strike from Pickett to Melquise Stovall, Pitt’s offense looked unstoppable under the lights. 25 Pitt Outlasts UNC in a 2021 Classic

Completed 25 of 43 passes for 346 yards and three touchdowns. His poise in the extra period was the difference maker for the No. 25 Panthers.