North Carolina vs. Pitt: Preview, Prediction, TV Info and more

Coming off their biggest win of the season, a 28-21 win over Notre Dame, things don’t get easier for the Pitt Panthers as the North Carolina Tar Heels pay their first visit to the city of Pittsburgh since 2000.

It’s a big ACC game for both teams as the Panthers can earn their sixth victory of the season and bowl eligibility by defeating the resurgent Tar Heels.

Oct 19, 2013; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers wide receiver

(23) runs the ball after a pass reception past Old Dominion Monarchs cornerback Eriq Lewis (26) during the second quarter at Heinz Field. Pittsburgh won 35-24. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

The Tar Heels on the other hand have bounced back from a 1-5 start with three consecutive victories, including a 45-14 thumping of Virginia last week.

This will be a tough test for both teams.

Who has the advantage?

Let’s take a look.

When: Saturday, November 16

Where: Heinz Field, Pittsburgh, PA.

Time: 12:30 pm. EST

Watch: ACC Network (WTAE-TV, Channel 4, in Pittsburgh)

Spread: Pick

Series History: 

Series Began: 1974

Series Overall: UNC leads 4-3

At Pittsburgh: Pitt leads 2-1

At UNC: UNC leads 3-0

At Neutral Sites: Pitt leads 1-0

Last Meeting: Dec. 26, 2009 (Meineke Bowl: Pitt 19, UNC 17)

Last Meeting at Pitt: Nov. 4, 2000 (UNC 20, Pitt 17)

Current Series Streak: Pitt has won one (2009)

Longest Pitt Series Win Streak: 1 game (three times)

Longest UNC Series Win Streak: 2 games (1998; 2000)

Largest Pitt Victory Margin: 4 points (20-16, 1978)

Largest UNC Victory Margin: 19 points (29-10, 1998)