It’s always a close game when Pitt plays North Carolina, and today was no different.
It wasn’t easy, but thanks to Eli Holstein, Desmond Reed and the defensive staff down the stretch, Pitt defeated North Carolina 34-24.
Pitt improved to 5-0 with their first win in Chapel Hill.
One more thingππΎ
β Louis Riddick (@LRiddickESPN) October 5, 2024
There was a lot of consternation on social media today about Pitt’s defense, and some of it was understandable.
However, in the end, the defense conceded 17 points.
With a strong Cade Bell offensive line, I’m going to have it in every game this year.
β Carlo Veltri (@vetchy119) October 5, 2024
With today’s win against UNC, the Pitt Panthers are now 5-0 for the first time since 1991.
How does Pitt rank? ππ pic.twitter.com/PIKD5XdVqQ
β CFB Kings (@CFBKings) October 5, 2024
5-0 Pitt. It feels so good to say that. Because I’ve never said that in my life.
And you also know you have a legitimate QB/OC duo. That’s amazing.
β Nick Farrow (@Nick_Farabaugh) October 5, 2024
Our blue one is better π΅ Long live Pitt!! οΈ pic.twitter.com/3oPEBm1hWW
β Pitt Panthers (@Pitt_ATHLETICS) October 5, 2024
hail! ! ! ! ! The curse is over! ! ! On the radio broadcast, Bill got choked up because he was wearing Dick Groat’s Champion Lakes. #pit shirt! ! ππ Hello @pitt_FB First 5-0 since school days #pit This is a student with a lot of hair! #H2P #H2P #H2P πππ
β Kelly Burkett (@KellieBwpxi) October 5, 2024
Pit did his best the entire timeπ 5-0 baby #H2P
β Matt Speck (@the_mattspeck24) October 5, 2024
H2P! ! ! ! ! !
β Kadri Ollison (@QOllison) October 5, 2024
Eli Holstein rushed for 457 yards and four TDs. After decades without a special quarterback, Pitt has two, three years apart.
β Chris Dokish (@ChrisDokish) October 5, 2024
Pitt held the ball for 10 minutes and 34 seconds in the fourth quarter.
β Chris Peek (@PantherLair) October 5, 2024
H2P. We finally saw victory in Chapel Hill! pic.twitter.com/UCUQVLAEmD
β Pit Fan From NC (@nc_pittfan) October 5, 2024
5-0!!!!It wasn’t very beautiful, but the result was very beautiful! Holstein and Reed. I’m really lucky to see them.
β Tim McConkie (@steelcitytim412) October 5, 2024
Keep stacking Ws. I haven’t played that well yet. #H2P
β Justin Wolfe (@JWolfe_12) October 5, 2024
Rank pit!! οΈ
β The Panther Pit (@ThePantherPitt) October 5, 2024
Great win for Pitt. It wasn’t a pretty result, but it’s great that we won on the road in a place where we would never win.
β Chris Dokish (@ChrisDokish) October 5, 2024
Party like itβs 1991π¦
β Oakland Zoo (@OaklandZoo) October 5, 2024
That FG drive was the epitome of Pitt’s season. Beautifully designed, somewhat chaotic, occasionally questionable, statistically productive, and extremely stressful.
And in the end, Pitt got exactly what it wanted and needed to win. #H2P
β RJ Sepich (@RJSepich) October 5, 2024
No. 22 Louisville and No. 25 UNLV lost, but @pitt_FB Rankings should start next week.
β Pittsburgh Sports Now (@PghSportsNow) October 5, 2024