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UNC Snap Count Analysis: Winners, Losers, Role Changes
North Carolina Tar Heels win after Bill Belichick's first top-25 victory.
In brief
North Carolina Tar Heels win after Bill Belichick's first top-25 victory. North Carolina Tar Heels beat Pittsburgh 21-17, with Bill Belichick securing his first win over a top-25 team since becoming head coach in 2025. Originally reported by North Carolina Tar Heels On SI.
North Carolina Tar Heels win
North Carolina Tar Heels defeated Pittsburgh Panthers 21-17 on Saturday.
Bill Belichick's first top-25 win
Bill Belichick secured his first win over a top-25 team since becoming North Carolina's head coach in 2025.
Snap counts
North Carolina's offense logged 52 snaps while defense logged 86 snaps.
C.J. Sadler
Sadler logged 29 snaps, two receptions for 20 yards, and is viewed highly by coaching staff.
Melkart Abou Jaoude
Abou Jaoude played 72 snaps, healthy enough for full workload after two-game absence.
Mason Humphrey
Humphrey played 19 snaps, no receptions in two games, three catches for 38 yards on season.
Jaylen McGill
McGill played eight snaps, one carry for -4 yards, failed to catch target.
The bottom line
North Carolina Tar Heels beat Pittsburgh 21-17, with Bill Belichick securing his first win over a top-25 team since becoming head coach in 2025.
