The Pittsburgh vs UNC Rivalry: A Timeless Clash of Titans

The world of college football is filled with iconic rivalries, but few are as storied as the one between the Pittsburgh Panthers and the North Carolina Tar Heels. With a history goin’ back to 1906, this matchup has become a staple of the sport, captivatin’ fans and produc’n some of the most memorable moments in college football history. Seriously, it’s intense!

A Look Back at Recent Matchups

The 2022 matchup between the two teams was a thriller, the Panthers snatchin’ a victory 28-27 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. Man, that game was nail-biting! The 2021 game? Tar Heels took it, 45-34, a real bummer for Pitt fans, I bet. The 2020 matchup was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Such a shame, we missed out on some good football that year.

Fact Table: Recent Matchups

Year	Pittsburgh	North Carolina	Result
2022	28	27	Pitt Win! Woohoo!
2021	34	45	UNC Win 🙁
2020	–	–	Cancelled because of that darn virus.

Coaching Changes: A New Era for Both Teams

In 2022, Pittsburgh got a new head coach, Jeff Matthews, replacin’ Pat Narduzzi. North Carolina also got a new guy, Sam Howell, takin’ over from Mack Brown. Big changes for both teams, wonder how it’ll all pan out?

Coaching Changes Table

Team	New Coach	Previous Coach
Pittsburgh	Jeff Matthews	Pat Narduzzi (Good riddance, some fans might say!)
North Carolina	Sam Howell	Mack Brown

Player News: The Next Generation of Stars

The 2022 NFL Draft was huge for both teams! Kenny Pickett and Jordan Addison from Pittsburgh, and Sam Howell from North Carolina, all got drafted in the first round. Amazing talent!

Player News Table

Player	Team	Drafted By
Kenny Pickett	Pittsburgh	Pittsburgh Steelers
Jordan Addison	Pittsburgh	Los Angeles Rams
Sam Howell	North Carolina	Washington Commanders

Rivalry Stats: A Look at the Numbers

Pittsburgh’s ahead in the all-time record, 24-20-3. They average 24.5 points per game, while the Tar Heels allow an average of 20.5 points per game. Pretty impressive stats!

Rivalry Stats Table

Category	Pittsburgh	North Carolina
All-Time Record	24-20-3	20-24-3 (Gotta catch up!)
Average Points Scored	24.5	20.5
Average Points Allowed	20.5 (approx)	24.5 (approx)

Upcoming Matchup: The 2023 Season

Get ready! The two teams are playin’ again on September 16, 2023, at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA. Should be a great game!

Upcoming Matchup Table

Date	Location	Teams
September 16, 2023	Acrisure Stadium	Pittsburgh vs North Carolina

Notable Moments: A Look Back at the Good Times (and some bad ones)

This rivalry has seen some crazy moments! Like that 2009 game where UNC won 31-24, and the 2006 game with LaRod Stephens-Howland’s 90-yard touchdown run. Wowzers!

Notable Moments Table

Year	Date	Result	Notes
2009	September 19, 2009	UNC 31, Pitt 24	A real nail-biter, that one!
2006	September 16, 2006	Pitt 38, UNC 31	90-yard touchdown run! Unbelievable!

Fan Engagement: The Passion of the Fans

These fans are CRAZY passionate! Millions of followers on social media for both teams.

Fan Engagement Table

Team	Followers (approx)
Pittsburgh	1.5M
North Carolina	2.5M

Economic Impact: The Rivalry’s Economic Boost

The 2022 game made a killing! $1.5 million in ticket sales, and over 10,000 hotel bookings in Charlotte.

Economic Impact Table

Category	2022
Ticket Sales	$1.5M
Hotel Bookings	10,000+

Community Involvement: Giving Back

Both teams do a lot for their communities, with charity events and youth football camps. Good on ’em!

Community Involvement Table

Category	Team
Charity Events	Both Teams
Youth Football Camps	Both Teams

The Pittsburgh vs UNC rivalry is way more than just a game – it’s a total spectacle! It’s a testament to the passion and dedication of college football fans. With its rich history and exciting matchups, this rivalry will keep on captivatin’ audiences for years to come. Can’t wait for the next game!