{
  "id": 13511507,
  "title": "Billy Edwards Jr. helps UNC beat No. 25 Pitt 21-17, gives Belichick first win against a ranked foe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/billy-edwards-jr-helps-unc-beat-no-25-pitt-21-17-gives-belichick",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T19:42:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/10/10/billy-edwards-jr-helps-unc-beat-no-25-pitt-21-17-gives-belichick-first-win-against-a-ranked-foe"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Billy Edwards Jr. contributed significantly to North Carolina's victory over No. 25 Pittsburgh, scoring a crucial 75-yard touchdown in the second half. This win marked Coach Bill Belichick's first triumph against a ranked team at North Carolina, following his previous success against the New England Patriots in 2023. The Tar Heels had a strong second half, propelling them to a 21-17 win. North Carolina's completion rate was 69% (18-of-26), while Pitt faltered with a 45% completion rate (27-of-44). North Carolina's Jelani Thurman and Shamar Easter also found the end zone, while Pitt's Demon June added to the Tar Heels' score with a rushing touchdown. La’Vell Wright scored two rushing touchdowns for Pitt, and Holden Geriner led the Panthers with 219 passing yards and two interceptions. Throughout the game, there was a moment of silence to honor the late Mike Ditka, a Pitt legend who coached the Panthers to a Super Bowl win. The Tar Heels advance to face Duke on October 17th.",
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  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/13511507.png",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "North Carolina’s Billy Edwards Jr. dissed by ESPN announcer on hot mic",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/north-carolinas-billy-edwards-jr-dissed-by-espn-announcer-on-hot-mic",
        "published": "2026-10-10T18:38:23.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}