Oct 1, 2022; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Drake Maye (10) looks to pass as Virginia Tech Hokies defensive lineman Jaylen Griffin (41) defends in the first quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt has unveiled his college football picks for Week 9 and they include the matchup between No. 21 North Carolina and Pittsburgh.
Van Pelt is picking Pittsburgh at +3 against host North Carolina. The SportsCenter anchor e
xpects a close contest in the conference clash.
“Finally, similar deal in Chapel Hill. Pitt has lost two of three, Carolina is on a roll, ranked, yet giving just three. Sure,” Van Pelt said. “By now you know what to do. Say it with me — Hail to Pitt.”
Van Pelt is 8-4 all time when he picks against North Carolina, so it’ll be interesting to see what unfolds in the contest.
North Carolina i
s coming off a bye week. North Carolina most recently edged Duke 38-35. North Carolina is 3-0 in the ACC play.
Pitt most recently fell 24-10 against Louisville. Pitt has dropped 2 of its 3 conference games this season.
North Carolina leads the all-time series 10-5 against Pitt. Pitt has won the last 2 meetings in the series.
Pitt-North Carolina is slated for an 8 p.m. ET kickoff and will be televised on the ACC Network.
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