5 Predictions for the UNC football vs. Pittsburgh football clash

Sep 16, 2023; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels offensive linemen Ed Montilus (63) and Spencer Rolland (75) and Diego Pounds (61) and William Barnes (76) react in the fourth quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 16, 2023; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels running back British Brooks (24) reacts with running back Omarion Hampton (28) after scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

1. The running game leads the way

West Virginia may have provided the Tar Heels with a blueprint in regard to how to game plan for this contest.

In their 17-6 victory over the Panthers, the Mountaineers threw the ball a total of 9 times, as most of their damage came via the running game.

Of course, West Virginia doesn’t have Drake Maye, but the duo of British Brooks and Omarion Hampton certainly can match the production that CJ Donaldson Jr. and Jaylen Anderson put together.

The duo combined for 164 rushing yards on 37 carries, as North Carolina will likely look to expose this weakness in Pittsburgh’s defense as well. Don’t be surprised if Brooks and Hampton combine for a big week, as the run game will play a big role in the outcome of this conference tilt.

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