North Carolina Upsets No. 25 Pittsburgh on Late Touchdown
North Carolina defeated No. 25 Pittsburgh 21-17 in a football game in Pittsburgh, highlighted by a 75-yard touchdown pass from Billy Edwards Jr. for the go-ahead score.
Panama City, FL, October 10, 2026 — In a significant college football contest, North Carolina has secured a victory over the ranked Pittsburgh Panthers. The game, held in Pittsburgh, concluded with North Carolina ahead by a score of 21-17.
The decisive moment in the game came via a long touchdown pass. Billy Edwards Jr. of North Carolina connected on a 75-yard play that served as the go-ahead score, ultimately propelling his team to the win against the No. 25 ranked opponent.
The final score indicates a closely contested match, with Pittsburgh unable to reclaim the lead after North Carolina’s late offensive surge. The specifics of how the scoring unfolded leading up to the final touchdown, or any further details regarding the performance of either team beyond this key play, were not provided in the summary.
The outcome marks a notable win for North Carolina against a nationally ranked team. The exact date of the game and the broader context of the teams’ seasons were not detailed in the provided summary.
Story summarized from the original created by DAN SCIFO, Associated Press on www.mypanhandle.com, see more information here.
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