The Panthers (7-3, 4-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) kept their hopes of a second straight Coastal Division title alive when Pickett darted into the end zone to start overtime and the defense followed by forcing North Carolina quarterback to throw incomplete on fourth-and-16.
PITTSBURGH— Kenny Pickett threw for 359 yards and a touchdown and ran for a pair of scores — including a 3-yard burst on the opening possession of overtime — as Pittsburgh held off North Carolina 34-27 on Thursday night to pick up its first win over the Tar Heels since joining the Atlantic Coast Conference in 2013.
Comeback Attempt Comes Up Short At Pitt In OT, 34-27
