Pittsburgh vs. North Carolina: TV Channel, Live Stream, Time, How to Watch – September 23
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Sep. 23, 2023 7:40 p.m. ET
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At Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Omarion Hampton and the North Carolina Tar Heels (3-0) play Gavin Bartholomew and the Pittsburgh Panthers (1-2) in a matchup featuring two of the biggest stars in college football on offense, starting at 8:00 PM ET.
The game is on ACC Network, if you're searching for how to watch.
Learn more about the North Carolina Tar Heels and the Pittsburgh Panthers.
How to Watch North Carolina vs. Pittsburgh
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- When: Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 8:00 PM ET
- Location: Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
- TV: Watch on ACC Network
North Carolina's 2023 Schedule
Date | Opponent | Score | Spread |
---|---|---|---|
9/2/2023 | vs. South Carolina | W 31-17 | -2.5 |
9/9/2023 | vs. Appalachian State | W 40-34 | -19 |
9/16/2023 | vs. Minnesota | W 31-13 | -7 |
9/23/2023 | at Pittsburgh | - | |
10/7/2023 | vs. Syracuse | - | - |
10/14/2023 | vs. Miami (FL) | - | - |
10/21/2023 | vs. Virginia | - | - |
10/28/2023 | at Georgia Tech | - | - |
11/4/2023 | vs. Campbell | - | - |
11/11/2023 | vs. Duke | - | - |
11/18/2023 | at Clemson | - | - |
11/25/2023 | at NC State | - | - |
Tar Heels 2023 Stats & Insights
- North Carolina sports the 94th-ranked defense this year (382.7 yards allowed per game), and has been better offensively, ranking 19th-best with a tally of 494.3 yards per game.
- North Carolina sports the 103rd-ranked defense this year in terms of passing yards (253.7 allowed per game), and has been better on the other side of the ball, ranking 24th-best with 297 passing yards per game.
- The Tar Heels are averaging 34 points per game offensively this season (47th in the FBS), and they are allowing 21.3 points per game (57th) on the other side of the ball.
- The Tar Heels are averaging 197.3 rushing yards per game offensively this year (32nd in the FBS), and they are giving up 129 rushing yards per game (73rd) on defense.
- On the offensive side of the ball, North Carolina has been a top-25 unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking second-best in the FBS by averaging a 65.1% third-down conversion rate. The defense ranks 53rd on defense (35.7% third-down percentage allowed).
- The Tar Heels have forced three total turnovers (83rd in the FBS) this season and have turned it over four times (60th in the FBS) for a turnover margin of -1, 75th-ranked in college football.
North Carolina 2023 Key Players
Name | Position | Stats |
---|---|---|
Omarion Hampton | RB | 317 YDS / 6 TD / 105.7 YPG / 5.8 YPC 3 REC / 31 REC YDS / 0 REC TD / 10.3 REC YPG |
Drake Maye | QB | 891 YDS (72.5%) / 4 TD / 4 INT 116 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 38.7 RUSH YPG |
Nate McCollum | WR | 16 REC / 173 YDS / 1 TD / 57.7 YPG |
British Brooks | RB | 128 YDS / 1 TD / 42.7 YPG / 4.9 YPC |
Power Echols | LB | 26 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD |
Cedric Gray | LB | 25 TKL / 2 TFL / 1.5 SACK |
Kaimon Rucker | LB | 10 TKL / 5 TFL / 2 SACK |
Don Chapman | DB | 17 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD |
Pittsburgh's 2023 Schedule
Date | Opponent | Score | Spread |
---|---|---|---|
9/2/2023 | vs. Wofford | W 45-7 | -37.5 |
9/9/2023 | vs. Cincinnati | L 27-21 | -6.5 |
9/16/2023 | at West Virginia | L 17-6 | +2.5 |
9/23/2023 | vs. North Carolina | - | |
9/30/2023 | at Virginia Tech | - | - |
10/14/2023 | vs. Louisville | - | - |
10/21/2023 | at Wake Forest | - | - |
10/28/2023 | at Notre Dame | - | - |
11/4/2023 | vs. Florida State | - | - |
11/11/2023 | vs. Syracuse | - | - |
11/16/2023 | vs. Boston College | - | - |
11/25/2023 | at Duke | - | - |
Panthers 2023 Stats & Insights
- Pittsburgh ranks 21st-worst in total yards per game on offense (321.3), but at least it has been shutting down opposing offenses on the defensive side of the ball, ranking fifth-best in total yards allowed per contest (236).
- Offensively, Pittsburgh is a bottom-25 pass offense, accumulating only 178 passing yards per game (22nd-worst). Fortunately, it is dominating on the defensive side of the ball, surrendering only 114 passing yards per contest (second-best).
- With 24 points per game on the offensive side of the ball, the Panthers rank 92nd in the FBS. Defensively, they rank 38th, giving up 17 points per contest.
- From an offensive angle, the Panthers are generating 143.3 rushing yards per contest (81st-ranked). They rank 62nd in the FBS defensively (122 rushing yards surrendered per game).
- Pittsburgh's third-down defense has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks 17th-best in the FBS with a 29.7% third-down conversion percentage allowed. In terms of offense, it is compiling a 41.5% third-down rate, which ranks 70th.
- The Panthers have produced three forced turnovers (83rd in the FBS) and committed four turnovers (60th in the FBS) this season for a -1 turnover margin that ranks 75th in the FBS.
Pittsburgh 2023 Key Players
Name | Position | Stats |
---|---|---|
Phil Jurkovec | QB | 474 YDS (46.7%) / 4 TD / 3 INT 76 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 25.3 RUSH YPG |
Rodney Hammond | RB | 95 YDS / 2 TD / 31.7 YPG / 3.8 YPC |
Gavin Bartholomew | TE | 7 REC / 157 YDS / 1 TD / 52.3 YPG |
Konata Mumpfield | WR | 8 REC / 93 YDS / 2 TD / 31 YPG |
Bangally Kamara | LB | 11 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 SACK |
Solomon DeShields | LB | 9 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 SACK |
Dayon Hayes | DL | 7 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 SACK |
Bam Brima | DL | 4 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK |
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