Pitt Vs. North Carolina 21 May 2026

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

Nearly sent representatives to witness the quarterback battle, and the stars did not disappoint: Pitt vs. North Carolina 21

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 The 2021 showdown between the and the North

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. Howell Duel Nearly sent representatives to witness the

The Overtime Thriller: No. 25 Pitt Outlasts UNC in a 2021 Classic