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Ranked upset win helps UNC gain votes in latest football Coaches' Poll

Bill Belichick achieved a milestone at North Carolina by securing his first victory over a ranked opponent since taking the helm. The Tar Heels overcame an early 10-point deficit to defeat the 25th-ranked Pittsburgh Panthers 21-17 on the road.

This result moved North Carolina to a 3-2 overall record and a 1-1 standing within the ACC, while simultaneously handing Pittsburgh its first loss of the 2026 season. Following the upset, the team is now preparing for an upcoming rivalry matchup.

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