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 linebacker Power Echols (23) intercepts the ball as Minnesota Golden Gophers tight end Brevyn Spann-Ford (88) is in the background in the first quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Multiple turnovers brewing?

Against Minnesota, the UNC football program’s defense forced multiple turnovers as they recorded two interceptions.

With the way Phil Jukovec has taken care of the ball this season, the Tar Heels defense could potentially make this happen once again.

Jurkovec has completed just 46.7% of his passes, as he is coming off a week in which he threw three interceptions. Although he is a veteran quarterback with a ton of experience under his belt, the pressure is on given the poor start to the season.

For the Tar Heels, what better way to add to that pressure than to force some timely turnovers?

Forcing turnovers will play a huge role in this game, which leads to our final prediction…

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