Bill Belichick gets his biggest college win as North Carolina upsets Pitt

Bill Belichick's North Carolina Tar Heels achieved a significant victory by defeating previously undefeated No. 25 Pittsburgh, 21-17, marking the biggest win of Belichick's coaching career. This triumph reflects a notable improvement for the North Carolina program, which has improved from a 4-8 record last year to a current 3-2 standing.

The team's progress is evident as they secured a 7-9 record in their first seventeen games, a far cry from the 9-7 outcome they anticipated when hiring Belichick. Speaking after the game, Belichick praised his team's resilience, stating, "Gutsy performance. Kept battling against a good football team." He acknowledged the strength of Pittsburgh's defense, saying, "We just kept hanging in there.

We made a couple big plays, and they made a couple too. They're a good football team." Looking ahead, North Carolina faces their fierce rival, Duke, in a crucial matchup. Belichick reiterated the team's focus, saying, "We've just got to get ready for Duke."