North Carolina vs Pittsburgh Live Score (10 Oct, 2026)

North Carolina vs Pittsburgh Live Score (10 Oct, 2026)
Final
Score by Quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
North Carolina
077721
Pittsburgh Panthers logo Pittsburgh
730717

Scoring Plays

Q1
9:49
La'Vell Wright 2 Yd Run (Antonio Chadha Kick)
Rushing Touchdown
0 – 7
Q2
7:46
Antonio Chadha 41 Yd Field Goal
Field Goal Good
0 – 10
Q2
5:32
Jelani Thurman 7 Yd pass from Billy Edwards Jr. (Rece Verhoff Kick)
Passing Touchdown
7 – 10
Q3
0:22
Demon June 1 Yd Run (Rece Verhoff Kick)
Rushing Touchdown
14 – 10
Q4
12:47
La'Vell Wright 1 Yd Run (Antonio Chadha Kick)
Rushing Touchdown
14 – 17
Q4
12:36
Shamar Easter 75 Yd pass from Billy Edwards Jr. (Rece Verhoff Kick)
Passing Touchdown
21 – 17

Game Leaders

North Carolina
PittsburghPittsburgh Panthers logo
B. Edwards Jr.B. Edwards Jr. QB#9 · 18/26, 249 YDS, 2 TD, 2 INT
249
Passing Yards
H. GerinerH. Geriner QB#15 · 27/44, 219 YDS, 2 INT
219
B. HallB. Hall RB#7 · 12 CAR, 25 YDS
25
Rushing Yards
D. Ferguson Jr.D. Ferguson Jr. RB#26 · 15 CAR, 49 YDS
49
J. ShippJ. Shipp WR#1 · 6 REC, 93 YDS
93
Receiving Yards
M. KnightM. Knight WR#7 · 3 REC, 62 YDS
62
D. Hoilette Jr.D. Hoilette Jr. DL#5 · 1
1
Sacks
A. Sanford Jr.A. Sanford Jr. LB#10 · 1
1
D. McDonaldD. McDonald LB#15 · 12
12
Tackles
C. BrookinsC. Brookins DB#12 · 11
11

Player Box Score

North Carolina
PlayerC/ATTYDSAVGTDINTQBR
Billy Edwards Jr.Billy Edwards Jr.#9
18/262499.62264.4
Pittsburgh Panthers logoPittsburgh
PlayerC/ATTYDSAVGTDINTQBR
Holden GerinerHolden Geriner#15
27/442195.00243.5
North Carolina
PlayerCARYDSAVGTDLONG
Benjamin HallBenjamin Hall#7
12252.109
Demon JuneDemon June
6152.515
 Team Team
2-2-1.000
Jaylen McGillJaylen McGill#27
1-4-4.000
Billy Edwards Jr.Billy Edwards Jr.#9
4-14-3.509
Pittsburgh Panthers logoPittsburgh
PlayerCARYDSAVGTDLONG
Damon Ferguson Jr.Damon Ferguson Jr.#26
15493.308
La'Vell WrightLa'Vell Wright#11
9455.0215
Ja'Kyrian TurnerJa'Kyrian Turner#9
5275.4011
Justin CookJustin Cook#5
3155.007
Tony KinslerTony Kinsler#2
11313.0013
Censere LeeCensere Lee#10
122.002
Holden GerinerHolden Geriner#15
7-1-0.103
North Carolina
PlayerRECYDSAVGTDLONG
Jordan ShippJordan Shipp#1
69315.5049
Shamar EasterShamar Easter#84
17575.0175
Jelani ThurmanJelani Thurman#45
6294.817
C.J. SadlerC.J. Sadler#14
22010.0014
Benjamin HallBenjamin Hall#7
11616.0016
Trech KekahunaTrech Kekahuna#2
2168.0010
Pittsburgh Panthers logoPittsburgh
PlayerRECYDSAVGTDLONG
Malik KnightMalik Knight#7
36220.7040
Carson KentCarson Kent#86
7618.7015
Cataurus HicksCataurus Hicks#3
6508.3014
La'Vell WrightLa'Vell Wright#11
3186.0010
Damon Ferguson Jr.Damon Ferguson Jr.#26
5173.4012
Censere LeeCensere Lee#10
166.006
Bryce YatesBryce Yates#4
252.505
North Carolina
PlayerTOTSOLOSACKSTFLPDQB HURTD
Derek McDonaldDerek McDonald#15
12601000
Xavier LewisXavier Lewis#90
1220.51100
Greg Smith IIIGreg Smith III#1
8500000
Peyton SeelmannPeyton Seelmann#10
8200000
Leroy JacksonLeroy Jackson#91
7100000
Timir Hickman-CollinsTimir Hickman-Collins#54
640.50.5000
Peyton WatersPeyton Waters#7
5400000
Jaiden PattersonJaiden Patterson#18
5300100
Ade WillieAde Willie#3
5100000
Jonathan AgumaduJonathan Agumadu#8
5100.5000
Kenton Dopson IIIKenton Dopson III#21
4300000
Tre MillerTre Miller#6
4200200
Nicco MaggioNicco Maggio#96
2100000
Jaden JeffersonJaden Jefferson#24
2100000
Calvin ThomasCalvin Thomas#12
2100000
Melkart Abou JaoudeMelkart Abou Jaoude#9
2000010
Emmanuel NwaiwuEmmanuel Nwaiwu#89
2000000
Donovan Hoilette Jr.Donovan Hoilette Jr.#5
1111000
Khristian Dunbar-HawkinsKhristian Dunbar-Hawkins#23
1100000
Jacqawn McRoyJacqawn McRoy#71
1100000
Jalon ThompsonJalon Thompson#4
1100000
C.J. SadlerC.J. Sadler#14
1100000
Kaleb CostKaleb Cost#2
1000000
Jaziel HartJaziel Hart#30
1000000
Pittsburgh Panthers logoPittsburgh
PlayerTOTSOLOSACKSTFLPDQB HURTD
Cruce BrookinsCruce Brookins#12
11800000
Alex Sanford Jr.Alex Sanford Jr.#10
5312.5010
Jeremiah MarcelinJeremiah Marcelin#32
5100.5000
Shawn Lee Jr.Shawn Lee Jr.#3
4300000
Sean FitzSimmonsSean FitzSimmons#55
3200000
Cole WoodsonCole Woodson#17
3200000
DeMarco WardDeMarco Ward#7
3111000
Isaiah NealIsaiah Neal#2
3100000
Raion StraderRaion Strader#6
3100300
Nick JamesNick James#11
3101010
Braylan LovelaceBraylan Lovelace
2000010
Jaeden MooreJaeden Moore#8
1111000
Cataurus HicksCataurus Hicks#3
1100000
Tony KinslerTony Kinsler#2
1100000
Zion FergusonZion Ferguson#22
1000000
Kanye ThompsonKanye Thompson#23
1000000
North Carolina
PlayerFUMLOSTREC
Billy Edwards Jr.Billy Edwards Jr.#9
100
North Carolina
PlayerFGPCTLONGXPPTS
Rece VerhoffRece Verhoff#90
0/00.003/33
Pittsburgh Panthers logoPittsburgh
PlayerFGPCTLONGXPPTS
Antonio ChadhaAntonio Chadha#48
1/250.0412/25
North Carolina
PlayerNOYDSAVGTBIn 20LONG
Aeron BurrellAeron Burrell#92
622136.80147
Pittsburgh Panthers logoPittsburgh
PlayerNOYDSAVGTBIn 20LONG
Gabe RussoGabe Russo#98
310334.30143
Pittsburgh Panthers logoPittsburgh
PlayerNOYDSAVGLONGTD
Tyreek RobinsonTyreek Robinson#24
23316.5220
North Carolina
PlayerNOYDSAVGLONGTD
Trech KekahunaTrech Kekahuna#2
263.060
Pittsburgh Panthers logoPittsburgh
PlayerNOYDSAVGLONGTD
Cataurus HicksCataurus Hicks#3
4338.3190
North Carolina
PlayerINTYDSTD
Greg Smith IIIGreg Smith III#1
1250
Tre MillerTre Miller#6
1180
Pittsburgh Panthers logoPittsburgh
PlayerINTYDSTD
Shadarian HarrisonShadarian Harrison#21
1220
Cole WoodsonCole Woodson#17
190

Drive Summary

PITT
Touchdown
12 plays · 75 yds · PITT 25
75
UNC
Punt
7 plays · 24 yds · UNC 25
24
PITT
Punt
9 plays · 28 yds · PITT 20
28
UNC
Punt
3 plays · 7 yds · UNC 28
7
PITT
Field Goal
14 plays · 67 yds · PITT 10
67
UNC
Touchdown
5 plays · 75 yds · UNC 25
75
PITT
Missed FG
14 plays · 50 yds · PITT 12
50
UNC
End Of Half
1 plays · -1 yds · UNC 38
-1
UNC
Interception
3 plays · 4 yds · UNC 25
4
PITT
Interception
4 plays · 8 yds · UNC 31
8
UNC
Punt
3 plays · 8 yds · UNC 25
8
PITT
Interception
2 plays · 1 yds · PITT 32
1
UNC
Punt
5 plays · 5 yds · PITT 42
5
PITT
Punt
5 plays · 23 yds · PITT 13
23
UNC
Touchdown
10 plays · 51 yds · UNC 49
51
PITT
Touchdown
7 plays · 75 yds · PITT 25
75
UNC
Touchdown
1 plays · 75 yds · PITT 0
75
PITT
Punt
6 plays · 24 yds · PITT 22
24
UNC
Interception
5 plays · 19 yds · UNC 11
19
PITT
Downs
6 plays · 20 yds · UNC 41
20
UNC
Punt
3 plays · -3 yds · UNC 21
-3
PITT
Downs
4 plays · 9 yds · UNC 39
9
UNC
Punt
3 plays · 9 yds · UNC 30
9
PITT
Downs
4 plays · -4 yds · PITT 29
-4
UNC
End of Half
2 plays · -2 yds · PITT 25
-2

Injury Report

No current injury report is available for this matchup.

Head-to-Head

Historical meetings are not available for this matchup.

Game Information

StageWeek 6
Season2026
KickoffSat, Oct 10, 12:00 pm
VenueAcrisure Stadium
LocationPittsburgh, PA
SurfaceGrass
BroadcastESPN
Attendance51,416

Division Standings

FBS — Atlantic Coast Conference

TeamWLTPctPFPAHomeAwayStrk
Miami8001.0003811424-04-0W8
Wake Forest7100.8753131433-14-0W5
Clemson5300.6251861733-22-1W1
Pittsburgh6300.6672871785-11-2W1
SMU6200.7502821785-01-2L1
Virginia4500.4442332084-20-3L3
California3600.3331972842-31-3L3
Louisville5300.6253232164-11-2W3
Georgia Tech2600.2501982462-30-3L3
Duke6200.7502561144-12-1W2
North Carolina4400.5002061841-33-1L2
Virginia Tech6200.7502801643-13-1W2
Florida State3500.3752452313-20-3L3
NC State4400.5002572074-10-3W1
Stanford4500.4441833364-10-4L1
Boston College4400.5001732123-11-3L1
Syracuse4400.5002512112-22-2W2
North Carolina
9th in ACC
VS
Pittsburgh
8th in ACC

Quarterbacks & Specialists

#9
Billy Edwards Jr.
Billy Edwards Jr.QB6' 3"220 lbs

Offensive Line

#71
Jacqawn McRoy
Jacqawn McRoyOL6' 8"330 lbs

Receivers & Backs

#84
Shamar Easter
Shamar EasterTE6' 5"230 lbs
#7
Benjamin Hall
Benjamin HallRB5' 11"230 lbs
#24
Jaden Jefferson
Jaden JeffersonWR5' 9"165 lbs
Demon June
Demon JuneRB5' 11"225 lbs
#2
Trech Kekahuna
Trech KekahunaWR5' 10"185 lbs
#27
Jaylen McGill
Jaylen McGillRB5' 10"220 lbs
#14
C.J. Sadler
C.J. SadlerWR5' 9"190 lbs
#1
Jordan Shipp
Jordan ShippWR6' 2"200 lbs
#45
Jelani Thurman
Jelani ThurmanTE6' 6"245 lbs

Defensive Line & Linebackers

#9
Melkart Abou Jaoude
Melkart Abou JaoudeDL6' 5"260 lbs
#8
Jonathan Agumadu
Jonathan AgumaduLB6' 2"220 lbs
#54
Timir Hickman-Collins
Timir Hickman-CollinsLB6' 2"235 lbs
#5
Donovan Hoilette Jr.
Donovan Hoilette Jr.DL6' 4"245 lbs
#91
Leroy Jackson
Leroy JacksonDL6' 1"300 lbs
#90
Xavier Lewis
Xavier LewisDL6' 0"260 lbs
#96
Nicco Maggio
Nicco MaggioDL6' 1"295 lbs
#15
Derek McDonald
Derek McDonaldLB6' 4"240 lbs
#89
Emmanuel Nwaiwu
Emmanuel NwaiwuDL6' 5"270 lbs
#10
Peyton Seelmann
Peyton SeelmannLB6' 1"230 lbs
#12
Calvin Thomas
Calvin ThomasLB6' 3"235 lbs

Defensive Backs

#2
Kaleb Cost
Kaleb CostDB5' 11"195 lbs
#21
Kenton Dopson III
Kenton Dopson IIIDB6' 0"200 lbs
#23
Khristian Dunbar-Hawkins
Khristian Dunbar-HawkinsDB5' 11"200 lbs
#30
Jaziel Hart
Jaziel HartDB5' 11"185 lbs
#6
Tre Miller
Tre MillerDB5' 10"180 lbs
#18
Jaiden Patterson
Jaiden PattersonDB6' 1"195 lbs
#1
Greg Smith III
Greg Smith IIIDB6' 4"215 lbs
#4
Jalon Thompson
Jalon ThompsonDB5' 11"195 lbs
#7
Peyton Waters
Peyton WatersDB6' 1"190 lbs
#3
Ade Willie
Ade WillieDB6' 1"195 lbs

Other

#92
Aeron Burrell
Aeron BurrellPK6' 2"190 lbs
#90
Rece Verhoff
Rece VerhoffPK5' 11"215 lbs

Quarterbacks & Specialists

#15
Holden Geriner
Holden GerinerQB6' 3"215 lbs
#98
Gabe Russo
Gabe RussoP6' 0"235 lbs

Receivers & Backs

#5
Justin Cook
Justin CookRB5' 10"175 lbs
#26
Damon Ferguson Jr.
Damon Ferguson Jr.RB5' 11"190 lbs
#3
Cataurus Hicks
Cataurus HicksWR5' 10"185 lbs
#86
Carson Kent
Carson KentTE6' 4"250 lbs
#2
Tony Kinsler
Tony KinslerWR5' 11"175 lbs
#7
Malik Knight
Malik KnightWR6' 1"185 lbs
#10
Censere Lee
Censere LeeWR5' 11"170 lbs
#24
Tyreek Robinson
Tyreek RobinsonWR5' 10"180 lbs
#9
Ja'Kyrian Turner
Ja'Kyrian TurnerRB5' 9"195 lbs
#11
La'Vell Wright
La'Vell WrightRB5' 11"215 lbs
#4
Bryce Yates
Bryce YatesWR6' 0"185 lbs

Defensive Line & Linebackers

#55
Sean FitzSimmons
Sean FitzSimmonsDL6' 3"300 lbs
#11
Nick James
Nick JamesDL6' 2"295 lbs
Braylan Lovelace
Braylan LovelaceLB6' 2"225 lbs
#32
Jeremiah Marcelin
Jeremiah MarcelinLB6' 2"235 lbs
#8
Jaeden Moore
Jaeden MooreDL6' 4"250 lbs
#2
Isaiah Neal
Isaiah NealDL6' 2"250 lbs
#10
Alex Sanford Jr.
Alex Sanford Jr.LB6' 1"235 lbs
#7
DeMarco Ward
DeMarco WardLB6' 1"230 lbs

Defensive Backs

#12
Cruce Brookins
Cruce BrookinsDB6' 0"205 lbs
#22
Zion Ferguson
Zion FergusonDB6' 1"180 lbs
#21
Shadarian Harrison
Shadarian HarrisonDB6' 1"200 lbs
#3
Shawn Lee Jr.
Shawn Lee Jr.DB5' 10"180 lbs
#6
Raion Strader
Raion StraderDB6' 0"190 lbs
#23
Kanye Thompson
Kanye ThompsonDB6' 0"170 lbs
#17
Cole Woodson
Cole WoodsonDB6' 1"210 lbs

Other

#48
Antonio Chadha
Antonio ChadhaPK5' 9"200 lbs
North Carolina
9th in ACC
VS
Pittsburgh
8th in ACC

Passing

63.1
Completion Percentage
61.0
152
Completions
192
2.10
Interception Percentage
1.90
5
Interceptions
6
75
Longest Pass
75
1,894
Net Passing Yards
2,506
236.8
Net Passing Yards Per Game
278.4
241
Passing Attempts
315
6.20
Passing Touchdown %
6.70
15
Passing Touchdowns
21
145.8
Passer Rating
146.4
19
Total Sacks
10
122
Sack Yards Lost
66
7.9
Yards Per Pass Attempt
8.0
1,894
Passing Yards
2,506
0
Passing Fumbles Lost
0
8
Team Games Played
9
344.8
Yards Per Game
446.1
25.8
Total Points Per Game
31.9
206
Total Points
287
26
Total Touchdowns
35
236.8
Passing Yards Per Game
278.4
152-241
Comp-Att
192-315
19-122
Sacks-Yards Lost
10-66

Rushing

237
Rushing Attempts
333
864
Rushing Yards
1,509
3.6
Yards Per Rush Attempt
4.5
25
Long Rushing
50
0
20+ Yard Rushing Plays
0
10
Rushing Touchdowns
14
108.0
Rushing Yards Per Game
167.7
0
Rushing Fumbles
0
0
Rushing Fumbles Lost
0
59
Rushing 1st downs
82
8
Team Games Played
9
2,758
Total Yards
4,015
497
Total Offensive Plays
658
25.8
Total Points Per Game
31.9
206
Total Points
287
26
Total Touchdowns
35

Receiving

152
Receptions
192
0
Receiving Targets
0
1,894
Receiving Yards
2,506
1,894
Receiving Yards
2,506
15
Receiving Touchdowns
21
75
Long Reception
75
0
20+ Yard Receiving Plays
0
236.8
Receiving Yards Per Game
278.4
0
Receiving Fumbles
0
0
Receiving Fumbles Lost
0
1000
Receiving Yards After Catch
1129
91
Receiving First Downs
110
8
Team Games Played
9
12.5
Yards Per Reception
13.1
25.8
Total Points Per Game
31.9
206
Total Points
287
26
Total Touchdowns
35

Miscellaneous

163
Total 1st downs
212
59
Rushing 1st downs
82
91
Passing 1st downs
110
13
1st downs by penalty
20
42
Third Down Conversions
49
95
Third Down Attempts
121
44.21
3rd down %
40.50
8
Fourth Down Conversions
8
11
First Downs Attempts
19
72.73
4th down %
42.11
34
Total Penalties
77
259
Total Penalty Yards
721
13114
Possession Time Seconds
16817
0.00
Red Zone Field Goal Percentage
0.00
0.00
Red Zone Scoring Percentage
0.00
0.00
Red Zone Efficiency Percentage
0.00
0.00
Red Zone Touchdown Percentage
0.00
9
Total Takeaways
10
11
Total Giveaways
11
-2
Turnover Ratio
-1
0
Fumbles Lost
0
42-95
3rd down efficiency
49-121
8-11
4th down efficiency
8-19
34-259
Total-Yards
77-721

Defense

287
Solo Tackles
288
356
Assist Tackles
266
643
Total Tackles
554
15
Sacks
25
100
Sack Yards
181
42
Stuffs
85
29
Passes Defended
29
8.6
Average Interception Yards
5.2
25
Long Interception
22
0
Miscellaneous Touchdowns
0
1
Kicks Blocked
1
24
Tackles For Loss
46
8
Team Games Played
9

Defensive Interceptions

5
Interceptions
9
43
Interception Yards
47
0
Interception Touchdowns
0
5-43
INT: Total
9-47

General

7
Fumbles
8
4
Forced Fumbles
6
4
Fumbles Recovered
4
0
Fumbles Touchdowns
0
8
Games Played
9
7-0
Fumbles-Lost
8-0

Returning

6
Kick Returns
14
178
Kick Return Yards
246
29.7
Yards Per Kick Return
17.6
98
Long Kick Return
39
1
Kick Return Touchdowns
0
9
Punt Returns
22
68
Punt Return Yards
184
7.6
Yards Per Punt Return
8.4
15
Long Punt Return
25
0
Punt Return Touchdowns
0
0
Punt Return Fair Catches
0
0
Kick Return Fumbles Lost
0
0
Punt Return Fumbles Lost
0
8
Team Games Played
9
9-68
Punt: Total
22-184

Kicking

8
Field Goal Made
12
11
Field Goal Attempts
13
72.7
Field Goal Percentage
92.3
39
Long Field Goal Made
58
0
Field Goal Attempts 1-19
0
6
Field Goal Attempts 20-29
5
2
Field Goal Attempts 30-39
2
3
Field Goal Attempts 40-49
4
0
Field Goal Attempts 50+
2
24
Extra Points Made
35
25
Extra Point Attempts
35
96.0
Extra Point Percentage
100.0
0
Field Goals Made 1-19
0
6
Field Goals Made 20-29
5
2
Field Goals Made 30-39
2
0
Field Goals Made 40-49
4
0
Field Goals Made 50+
1
48
Total Kicking Points
71
8
Team Games Played
9
59
Touchback Percentage
55
0.0
Average Kickoff Return Yards
0.0
0
Kickoff Return Yards
0
0
Kickoff Returns
0
0-0
Kickoffs: Total
0-0
8-11
FG: Good-Attempts
12-13

Punting

25
Punts
36
1,054
Punt Yards
1,569
60
Long Punt
59
42.2
Gross Average Punt Yards
43.6
42.2
Net Average Punt Yards
43.6
0
Punts Blocked
0
9
Punts Inside 20
12
0
Touchbacks
2
7
Fair Catches
10
14
Punt Returns
11
0
Punt Return Yards
0
0.0
Average Punt Return Yards
0.0
8
Team Games Played
9
25-1,054
Punt: Total Yards
36-1,569

Scoring

10
Rushing Touchdowns
14
15
Receiving Touchdowns
21
1
Return Touchdowns
0
26
Total Touchdowns
35
8
Field Goals
12
24
Kick Extra Points
35
0
Total Two Point Conversions
0
206
Total Points
287
25.8
Total Points Per Game
31.9

FAQs: North Carolina vs Pittsburgh

How can I watch North Carolina vs. Pitt live?

ESPN will broadcast North Carolina vs. Pitt, and you can stream the game with Fubo. Fubo also offers a free trial for this matchup, giving fans another way to watch live.

What time does North Carolina vs. Pitt start?

Kickoff is at noon ET on Saturday, October 10, 2026. That is 9 a.m. MST, the morning start time for fans watching from Arizona.

Where is the game being played?

The game is at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pitt hosts this matchup, with the North Carolina Tar Heels traveling to face the Panthers on their home field.

What are the teams’ records heading into the game?

Pitt enters the game undefeated at 5-0 and ranked No. 25. North Carolina comes in at 2-2, giving the Tar Heels a chance to hand the Panthers their first loss.

Who is playing quarterback for Pitt?

Holden Gariner has replaced Mason Heinstchel at quarterback for Pitt after Heinstchel suffered a torn ACL. Gariner takes over for the Panthers heading into this matchup with North Carolina.

How has Pitt’s defense performed against the run?

Pitt is allowing just 2.0 yards per carry heading into the North Carolina game. That makes the Panthers’ run defense a key challenge for the Tar Heels’ rushing attack.