.vresize.36.36.medium.0.png){kind=small}
.vresize.36.36.medium.0.png){kind=small}
How to Watch North Carolina vs. Pittsburgh: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – October 5, 2024
Updated
Oct. 5, 2024 11:34 a.m. ET
Data Skrive
Eli Holstein and the Pittsburgh Panthers (4-0) play on Saturday at 12:00 p.m. ET versus the North Carolina Tar Heels (3-2) at Kenan Stadium.
Interested in watching this game? You can do so on ESPN2.
Keep up with college football all season on FOX Sports.
ADVERTISEMENT
Broncos Hall of Famer believes 2,000 yards rushing may be a thing of the past | All Facts No Brakes
Keyshawn Johnson talks with Hall of Fame running back Terrell Davis, one of only eight NFL players to rush for over 2,000 yards in a single season. Keyshawn asks Terrell if we’ll ever see another running back reach this milestone again. Terrell shares his thoughts on the current state of the game and why he believes 2,000 yards rushing may be a thing of the past.
Learn more about the Pittsburgh Panthers and the North Carolina Tar Heels.
How to Watch Pittsburgh vs. North Carolina
- When: Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
- Live Box Score: FOX Sports
Read More About This Game
Pittsburgh vs. North Carolina: Head to Head
- Against Pittsburgh, North Carolina has collected two wins over the past two matchups.
- In those games, the Tar Heels have a 2-0 record ATS, while the two teams went over the total both times.
- Pittsburgh has scored 35 fewer points than North Carolina in their past two games.
Pittsburgh's 2024 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2024 | vs. Kent State | W 55-24 |
| 9/7/2024 | at Cincinnati | W 28-27 |
| 9/14/2024 | vs. West Virginia | W 38-34 |
| 9/21/2024 | vs. Youngstown State | W 73-17 |
| 10/5/2024 | at North Carolina | - |
| 10/12/2024 | vs. California | - |
| 10/24/2024 | vs. Syracuse | - |
| 11/2/2024 | at SMU | - |
| 11/9/2024 | vs. Virginia | - |
| 11/16/2024 | vs. Clemson | - |
| 11/23/2024 | at Louisville | - |
| 11/30/2024 | at Boston College | - |
Pittsburgh 2024 Stats & Insights
- Pittsburgh has the 62nd-ranked defense this season (342 yards allowed per game), and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking seventh-best with a tally of 520.3 yards per game.
- Pittsburgh has the 93rd-ranked defense this year in terms of passing yards (231.8 allowed per game), and has been more effective offensively, ranking seventh-best with 330.3 passing yards per game.
- The Panthers rank 81st in scoring defense this year (25.5 points allowed per game), but they've been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking fifth-best in the FBS with 48.5 points per game.
- On offense, the Panthers rank 45th in the FBS with 190 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, they rank 35th in rushing yards allowed per contest (110.3).
- Pittsburgh is putting up a 43.2% third-down percentage on offense (49th in the FBS), and ranks 29th defensively with a 31.1% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- With eight forced turnovers (33rd in the FBS) against three turnovers committed (15th in the FBS), the Panthers' +5 turnover margin is the 15th-best in college football.
Pittsburgh 2024 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Eli Holstein | QB | 1,186 YDS (67.4%) / 12 TD / 2 INT 189 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 47.3 RUSH YPG |
| Desmond Reid | RB | 319 YDS / 1 TD / 79.8 YPG / 7.3 YPC 13 REC / 167 REC YDS / 3 REC TD / 41.8 REC YPG |
| Konata Mumpfield | WR | 20 REC / 315 YDS / 3 TD / 78.8 YPG |
| Raphael Williams | WR | 13 REC / 164 YDS / 3 TD / 41 YPG |
| Kyle Louis | LB | 19 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK / 2 INT |
| Brandon George | LB | 17 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK |
| Rasheem Biles | LB | 19 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 SACK |
| Donovan McMillon | DB | 14 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD |
North Carolina's 2024 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 8/29/2024 | at Minnesota | W 19-17 |
| 9/7/2024 | vs. Charlotte | W 38-20 |
| 9/14/2024 | vs. North Carolina Central | W 45-10 |
| 9/21/2024 | vs. James Madison | L 70-50 |
| 9/28/2024 | at Duke | L 21-20 |
| 10/5/2024 | vs. Pittsburgh | - |
| 10/12/2024 | vs. Georgia Tech | - |
| 10/26/2024 | at Virginia | - |
| 11/2/2024 | at Florida State | - |
| 11/16/2024 | vs. Wake Forest | - |
| 11/23/2024 | at Boston College | - |
| 11/30/2024 | vs. North Carolina State | - |
North Carolina 2024 Stats & Insights
- North Carolina is generating 455.6 total yards per game on offense this season (33rd-ranked). Meanwhile, it is allowing 354.8 total yards per game (72nd-ranked).
- With 247 passing yards per game on offense, North Carolina ranks 49th in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 94th, giving up 232.4 passing yards per contest.
- With 34.4 points per game on offense, the Tar Heels rank 39th in the FBS. Defensively, they rank 92nd, allowing 27.6 points per game.
- In terms of rushing, the Tar Heels rank 26th in the FBS on offense (208.6 rushing yards per game) and 52nd defensively (122.4 rushing yards allowed per game).
- North Carolina ranks 61st in the FBS with a 40.9% third-down conversion percentage, but it has been carried by its defense, which ranks 13th-best by giving up a 27.9% third-down rate.
- At -3, the Tar Heels sport the 101st-ranked turnover margin in the FBS, with five forced turnovers (84th in the FBS) and eight turnovers committed (96th in the FBS).
North Carolina 2024 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Omarion Hampton | RB | 658 YDS / 6 TD / 131.6 YPG / 5.8 YPC 13 REC / 107 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 21.4 REC YPG |
| Jacolby Criswell | QB | 889 YDS (57.7%) / 6 TD / 3 INT |
| Bryson Nesbit | TE | 17 REC / 208 YDS / 3 TD / 41.6 YPG |
| Davion Gause | RB | 169 YDS / 2 TD / 33.8 YPG / 6.3 YPC |
| Amare Campbell | LB | 17 TKL / 3 TFL / 3 SACK |
| Jahvaree Ritzie | DL | 7 TKL / 5 TFL / 5 SACK |
| Antavious Lane | DB | 15 TKL / 0 TFL |
| Kaleb Cost | DB | 14 TKL / 1 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 1 INT |
FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Want great stories delivered right to your inbox?
FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience ![North Carolina Tar Heels]()
North Carolina Tar Heels ![Pittsburgh Panthers]()
Pittsburgh Panthers ![College Football]()
College Football
share
