Pitt Defeats UNC 34-24, Achieves First 5-0 Start Since 1991 and First Win in Chapel Hill

Oct 5, 2024, 07:29 PM

The Pittsburgh Panthers achieved a significant milestone by defeating the North Carolina Tar Heels 34-24, marking their first win in Chapel Hill and improving to a 5-0 record for the first time since 1991. Eli Holstein led the Panthers with an impressive performance, throwing for 381 yards and three touchdowns, rushing for another score, and amassing 41 rushing yards. Desmond Reid contributed significantly with 210 yards of total offense and a touchdown. The game saw Pitt converting crucial third downs and managing the clock effectively, particularly in the fourth quarter with a 17-play drive that culminated in a 37-yard field goal by Ben Sauls. This victory also handed North Carolina its third consecutive loss under coach Mack Brown.