Pittsburgh Panthers Secure Historic 5-0 Start with Victory Over North Carolina
Eli Holstein's stellar performance leads Pitt to a 34-24 win, marking their first victory in Chapel Hill.
- Pittsburgh quarterback Eli Holstein threw for 381 yards and three touchdowns, adding a rushing score to lead the Panthers to victory.
- Desmond Reid contributed significantly to Pitt's offense with 210 total yards on 29 touches.
- North Carolina's Kaleb Cost scored a pick-six in the first quarter, but the Tar Heels couldn't maintain their early lead.
- Pitt's defense made a crucial fourth-quarter stop in the red zone, followed by a clock-chewing drive to secure the win.
- The Panthers, now 5-0 for the first time since 1991, will host California in their next game.