North Carolina vs Pittsburgh Prediction, Odds, Best Bets - Week 6
No. 24 Pittsburgh (5-0) hosts North Carolina (2-2) with backup QB Holden Geriner making his first start.
01Quarterback situation
Pitt star quarterback Mason Heintschel suffered a season-ending knee injury in last week's win at Virginia Tech. Backup Holden Geriner (19-of-26, 219 yards, 2 TD this season) makes his first career start. Geriner was steady in relief last week, but this is a different test over four quarters.
02Home field
Pitt is 4-0 at Acrisure Stadium this season, outscoring opponents 157-34. The Panthers are celebrating the 50th anniversary of their 1976 national championship team, which should add to the atmosphere.
03The matchup
Pitt's run defense has been stout, allowing just 13.4 points per game. North Carolina scores 24.0 per game but managed only 26 in a loss to Notre Dame last week. Bill Belichick's Tar Heels are still finding their identity in his first season.
Undefeated at home, dominant run defense, and the better roster. Geriner just needs to manage the game.
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