The No. 20 North Carolina Tar Heels (3-0) hit the road for an ACC battle against the Pittsburgh Panthers (1-2) on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Acrisure Stadium. Below is an article containing all the details you need, including how to watch this game on Fubo.
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North Carolina vs. Pittsburgh Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Saturday, September 23, 2023
- Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ACC Network
- Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- Stadium: Acrisure Stadium
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- Moneyline Favorite: North Carolina (-256)
- Spread: Tar Heels (-6.5)
- Total: 50
North Carolina vs. Pittsburgh Stats and Insights
- North Carolina has put up a total of 38 more points than its opponents this year (12.7 per game), while Pittsburgh has outscored opponents by 21 points (seven per game).
- North Carolina has put an average of 34 points per game on the board this season, 17 more than the 17 Pittsburgh has surrendered.
- The Tar Heels are 3-0 overall when scoring more than 17 points this year.
- Pittsburgh averages 24 points per game, comparable to the 21.3 North Carolina surrenders.
North Carolina vs. Pittsburgh Recent Meetings
- In their past two matchups, Pittsburgh has a split 1-1 record against North Carolina.
- The Tar Heels and the Panthers have been an even matchup over their last two meetings, sporting a split 1-1 record against the spread. In those two games, the two squads have eclipsed the over on the total on one occasion.
- In their last two head-to-head matchups, North Carolina has scored 65 points against Pittsburgh, while giving up only 54 points.
Top Performers
North Carolina
- Omarion Hampton has been helping the offense in the ground game, rushing for 317 yards and six touchdowns in three games.
- In the receiving game, Hampton has contributed 31 receiving yards and zero touchdowns on three catches.
- In three games, Drake Maye has aired it out for 891 yards (297 yards per game) to go along with four touchdowns, four interceptions, and a completion percentage of 72.5%.
- As a runner, Maye has rushed for 116 yards (4.1 YPC) and one touchdown.
- Nate McCollum has been an important part of the Tar Heels’ passing attack in 2023, tallying 16 catches for 173 yards and one touchdown.
- British Brooks has run for 128 yards (4.9 yards per carry) and one touchdown as part of the Tar Heels’ running game.
- Power Echols has helped carry the Tar Heels’ defense with 26 tackles and one interception in three games.
- Cedric Gray has played three games, collecting 25 tackles, two TFL, and 1.5 sacks for the Tar Heels.
- Kaimon Rucker has played three games, amassing 10 tackles, five TFL, and two sacks for the Tar Heels.
- Don Chapman has been a significant contributor to the Tar Heels’ defense in 2023, with one interception to go with 17 tackles, two TFL, and one pass defended in three games.
Pittsburgh
- In three games, Phil Jurkovec has thrown for 474 yards (158 per game), with four touchdowns and three interceptions, and a completion percentage of 46.7%.
- In addition, Jurkovec has rushed for 76 yards and one TD.
- Rodney Hammond has rushed for 95 yards (31.7 per game) and two touchdowns in three games.
- In three games, Gavin Bartholomew has seven receptions for 157 yards (52.3 per game) and one touchdown.
- In three games, Konata Mumpfield has eight catches for 93 yards (31 per game) and two touchdowns.
- Bangally Kamara has been causing chaos on defense, collecting 11 tackles, two TFL, one sack, and one pass defended for the Panthers.
- On defense, Solomon DeShields has helped lead the charge with nine tackles, three TFL, and one sack in three games.
- The Panthers’ Dayon Hayes has delivered seven tackles, two TFL, and two sacks in three games.
- Bam Brima has collected four tackles, one TFL, and one sack In three games for the Panthers.