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Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) prepares to throw a pass that went for a touchdown, as North Carolina defensive lineman Raymond Vohasek (51) rushes during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pickett, No. 25 Pitt escape Howell, UNC 30-23 in OT

By Will Graves Nov. 11, 2021 11:31 PM EST

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) evades Duke defensive tackle DeWayne Carter (90) as he runs upfield during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Durham, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Pickett, Howell square off as No. 25 Pitt hosts UNC

By Will Graves Nov. 10, 2021 01:04 PM EST

North Carolina running back Ty Chandler (19) runs for a tochdown while Wake Forest defensive lineman Jasheen Davis (30) tries to make the tackle during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Chandler, Tar Heels rally past No. 10 Demon Deacons, 58-55

By Aaron Beard Nov. 06, 2021 04:28 PM EDT

North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) runs the ball while Wake Forest defensive back Luke Masterson (12) reaches for the tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Wake Forest at North Carolina 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 01:49 PM EDT

North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) hands off to running back D.J. Jones (26) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Travis sparks Florida State past North Carolina again

Bob Sutton Oct. 09, 2021 07:10 PM EDT

Virginia wide receiver Ra'Shaun Henry (17) scores a touchdown against North Carolina during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Charlottesville, Va. (Andrew Shurtleff/The Daily Progress via AP)
Virginia holds on to extend streak against No. 15 UNC, 44-41

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 31, 2020 11:51 PM EDT

The Miami defense pressures Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) on a keeper in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Miami Gardens, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald via AP)
No. 15 North Carolina looks to flip the script vs Virginia

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 29, 2020 09:55 AM EDT

North Carolina linebacker Chazz Surratt (21) tries to strip the ball from Boston College quarterback Phil Jurkovec (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
No. 12 North Carolina holds on to beat Boston College 26-22

By Jimmy Golen Oct. 03, 2020 07:46 PM EDT