Pitt Vs. North Carolina 21 May 2026

This victory moved Pitt to 8-2 on the season, keeping their hopes for a historic alive and cementing Pickett's status as a top-tier Heisman contender.

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 Pitt vs. North Carolina 21

The Overtime Thriller: No. 25 Pitt Outlasts UNC in a 2021 Classic This victory moved Pitt to 8-2 on the

Nearly sent representatives to witness the quarterback battle, and the stars did not disappoint: The Pickett vs

Threw for 296 yards and two touchdowns, leading a massive second-half comeback despite being sacked five times by a relentless Pitt defense. A Tale of Two Halves