Photos: North Carolina faces Pitt in ACC football action
By Robert Willett
North Carolina coach Mack Brown talks with Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi prior to their game on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Robert Willett
rwillett@newsobserver.com
The University of North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the Pitt Panthers in a key ACC football game, Saturday night, Oct. 29, 2022 in Chapel Hill.
Quarterback Drake Maye led the Tar Heels to a 42-24 win.
Check back for more photos from photojournalist Robert Willett during and after the game.
North Carolina defensive coach Gene Chizik talks with North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) prior to the Tar Heels’ game against Pitt on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The Pitt Panthers enter Kenan Stadium for their pre-game warm ups on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Mack Brown talks with Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi prior to their game on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) warms up for the Tar Heels’ game against Pitt on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
The Tar Heels enter Kenan Stadium for their game against Pitt on Saturday, October 29, 2022 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s DeAndre Boykins (16) leads the Tar Heels into Kenan Stadium for their game against Pitt on Saturday, October 29, 2022 in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina wide receiver Kobe Paysour (8) scores a touchdown on a one-yard pass from quarterback Drake Maye in the second quarter against Pitt on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina wide receiver Kobe Paysour (8) reacts after scoring a touchdown on a one-yard pass from quarterback Drake Maye in the second quarter against Pitt on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina linebacker Cedric Gray (33) stops Pitt’s Israel Abanikanda (2) for no gain in the first quarter on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Pitt quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) is pressured by North Carolina’s Cedric Gray (33) in the first quarter on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Josh Downs (11) tries to score after a six-yard pass reception from quarterback Drake Maye in the second quarter against Pitt on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Downs was stopped on the one yard line by Pitt’s Tylar Wiltz (10). Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye looks for Josh Downs (11) on a six-yard pass play in the second quarter against Pitt on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Antoine Green (3) pulls in a 16-yard pass from quarterback Drake Maye for a touchdown in the first quarter ahead of Pitt’s A.J. Woods (25) on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Antoine Green (3) pulls in a 16-yard pass from quarterback Drake Maye for a touchdown in the first quarter ahead of Pitt’s A.J. Woods (25) on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Antoine Green (3) celebrates with Omarion Hampton (28) after a 16-yard pass from quarterback Drake Maye for a touchdown in the first quarter ahead of Pitt’s A.J. Woods (25) on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi reacts to a roughing the kicker penalty in the first quarter against North Carolina on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Antoine Green (3) looks for running room on a 50-yard gain after a pass reception from quarterback Drake Maye in the second quarter on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Pitt’s Vincent Davis (22) is stopped by North Carolina’s Desmond Evans (10) in the first quarter on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Elijah Green (21) scores the game winning touchdown on a two yard run to give the Tar Heels’ 28-24 lead in the fourth quarter against Pitt on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Elijah Green (21) scores the game winning touchdown on a two yard run to give the Tar Heels’ 28-24 lead in the fourth quarter against Pitt on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye congratulates Elijah Green (21) after Green’s game winning touchdown on a two yard run to give the Tar Heels’ 28-24 lead in the fourth quarter against Pitt on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina wide receiver Kobe Paysour (8) scores a touchdown on a one-yard pass from quarterback Drake Maye in the second quarter against Pitt on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina wide receiver Kobe Paysour (8) reacts after scoring a touchdown on a one-yard pass from quarterback Drake Maye in the second quarter against Pitt on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye rushes for nine yards in the third quarter against Pitt on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Maye had 61 yards rushing in the Tar Heels’ victory. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Josh Downs (11) pulls in a 13-yard pass reception from quarterback Drake Maye for a touchdown ahead of Pitt’s Erick Hallett II (31) in the third quarter on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Josh Downs (11) reacts after scoring on a 13-yard pass reception from quarterback Drake Maye in the third quarter against Pitt on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Storm Duck breaks up a pass intended for Pitt’s Jared Wayne (5) on fourth down in the fourth quarter, turning the ball over to the Tar Heels on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Storm Duck breaks up a pass intended for Pitt’s Jared Wayne (5) on fourth down in the fourth quarter, turning the ball over to the Tar Heels on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Power Echols (23) works to recover a fumble by Pitt’s Israel Abanikanda (2) in the fourth quarter. Teammate Cedric Grey forced the fumble and eventually recovered the ball on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Malaki Hamrick (24) reacts after teammate Cedric Grey forced a fumble by Pitt’s Israel Abanikanda and recovered the ball in the fourth quarter on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Malaki Hamrick (24) reacts after teammate Cedric Grey forced a fumble by Pitt’s Israel Abanikanda and recovered the ball in the fourth quarter on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Kamari Morales (88) reacts after a 22-yard pass reception from quarterback Drake Maye to set up a touchdown on the next play against Pitt in the fourth quarter on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Chris Collins (17) celebrates with Josh Downs (11) and his teammates following the Tar Heels’ 42-24 victory over Pitt on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Noland Brown (70) does a cartwheel as he celebrates the the Tar Heels’ 42-24 victory over Pitt on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Chris Collins (17) celebrates with his teammates following the Tar Heels’ 42-24 victory over Pitt on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Mack Brown acknowledges the student section as he leaves the field following the Tar Heels’ 42-24 victory over Pitt on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Kenan Stadium in Chapel Hill, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
This story was originally published October 29, 2022 at 7:56 PM.
