Photos: North Carolina Tar Heels defeat the Pitt Panthers in conference opener
By Robert T Willett
Pittsburgh, Pa.
The North Carolina Tar Heels opened Atlantic Coast Conference play at Pittsburgh on Saturday, September 23, 2023.
The Tar Heels remain undefeated after a 41-24 victory against the Pitt Panthers.
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye lead the offensive attack, passing for 196 yards, and rushing for two touchdowns.
North Carolina’s Travis Shaw (4) celebrates the Tar Heels’ 41-24 victory over Pitt on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina athletic director Bubba Cunningham congratulates coach Mack Brown following the Tar Heels’ 41-24 victory over Pitt on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Power Echols (23) stops Pitt’s Bub Means (0) after a four yard pass reception from quarterback Christian Veilleux in the fourth quarter on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Jake Harkleroad (45) stops Pitt’s M.J. Devonshire (12) for a one-yard gain on a punt return in the fourth quarter on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Pitt’s Javon McIntyre (7) works to stop North Carolina’s Bryson Nesbit (18) as he picks up 15-yards on a pass completion from quarterback Drake Maye in the fourth quarter on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Cedric Gray (33) and his teammates signal the start of the fourth quarter against Pitt on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Beau Atkinson (12) pressures Pitt quarterback Christian Veilleux (11) who was intercepted on this play by Alijah Huzzie in the third quarter on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Nate McCollum (6) is stopped by Pitt’s A.J. Woods (9) after a five-yard pass completion from quarterback Drake Maye in the third quarter on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Mack Brown and his assistants react after a field goal by Noah Burnett to take a 38-17 lead against Pitt in the third quarter on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) hurdles over Pitt’s Marquis Williams (14) for a 26-yard run the third quarter on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Cedric Gray (33) pressures Pitt quarterback Christian Veilleux (11) in the third quarter on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Cedric Gray (33) stops Pitt quarterback Christian Veilleux (11) after a three-yard gain in the third quarter on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Kobe Paysour (8) reacts after scoring on a 7-yard pass reception from quarterback Drake Maye in the second quarter to give the Tar Heels a 28-17 lead against Pitt on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) watches the extra point attempt by Noah Burnette after a seven-yard pass to Kobe Paysour for a touchdown in the second quarter on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina running back Omarion Hampton (28) scores on three-yard run to tie Pitt 7-7 in the first quarter on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) picks up 15-yards in the second quarter against Pitt on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Pitt quarterback Phil Jurkovec (5) is sacked for a 21-yard loss by North Carolina’s Kaimon Rucker in the second quarter on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) stiff arms Pitt’s Kyle Lewis (38) as he picks up 15-yards in the second quarter on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) is sacked for a loss of two yards by Pitt’s David Green in the first quarter on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Kobe Paysour (8) checks on quarterback Drake Maye (10)after taking a hard hit on a roughing the passer penalty by Pitt’s Damon Hayes (50) in the second quarter on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa. Maye missed the next play but did return to finish the quarter. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) is attended to after taking a hard hit on a roughing the passer penalty by Pitt’s Damon Hayes (50) in the second quarter on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa. Maye missed the next play but did return to finish the quarter. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Mack Brown congratulates his players after a 52-yards punt return by Alijah Huzzie (28) to give the Tar Heels a 21-14 lead over Pitt in the second quarter on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina special teams coach Larry Porter celebrates after a 52-yards punt return by Alijah Huzzie (28) to give the Tar Heels a 21-14 lead over Pitt in the second quarter on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
This story was originally published September 23, 2023 at 10:03 PM.
