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Undefeated Pittsburgh hosts North Carolina in an ACC football matchup
Pittsburgh hosts North Carolina in a Week 6 college football game at Acrisure Stadium.
The teams are both in the Atlantic Coast Conference, or ACC.
Pittsburgh is 5-0 overall and recently entered the national rankings at No.
25.
North Carolina is 2-2 after losing to Notre Dame and is 0-1 in ACC play.
Pittsburgh’s starting quarterback, Mason Heintschel, tore his ACL in last week’s win over Virginia Tech.
Holden Geriner, who played in relief, is set to take over as starter.
The game is scheduled to begin at noon Eastern time on Saturday, October 10, 2026.
Pittsburgh won the teams’ most recent meeting in 2024, while North Carolina leads their series overall, 12-6.
No. 25 Pittsburgh is scheduled to host North Carolina in an ACC college football game in Week 6.
The game is scheduled for noon ET on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, at Acrisure Stadium.
Pittsburgh is 5-0 overall and 2-0 in the ACC after beating Virginia Tech 35-33 on the road.
North Carolina is 2-2 overall and 0-1 in the ACC after losing 37-26 to Notre Dame.
Pittsburgh quarterback Mason Heintschel tore his ACL in the Virginia Tech game, and Holden Geriner is set to take over.
- Who
- The No. 25 Pittsburgh Panthers and the North Carolina Tar Heels.
- What
- They are scheduled to play an ACC college football game in Week 6.
- When
- Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. Kickoff is scheduled for noon ET.
- Where
- Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.
- Why
- Not stated
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Pittsburgh beat Virginia Tech 35-33 on the road, while North Carolina lost 37-26 to Notre Dame at home.
Pittsburgh is scheduled to host North Carolina at Acrisure Stadium.
- Pittsburgh ranking
- No. 25
- Pittsburgh record
- 5-0 overall; 2-0 in the ACC
- North Carolina record
- 2-2 overall; 0-1 in the ACC
- Kickoff
- Noon ET, Oct. 10, 2026
- Venue
- Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh
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