NORTH CAROLINA -3 HUGEEEE

Biggest play for me this year. Please tell me why they should not roll past this overrated scrub team.

Because Pitt has a strong defense.

I love Pitt.  UNC is the overrated scrub team. 

Lol... You must have really done your homework on this one... Pitt has opened (6-1) with their first 5 out of 7 on the road. The only loss to #10 Iowa @ Iowa by a lastvsecond FG. Won @Akron, @ Va Tech, @Ga Tech, and @ Syracuse with one home win in the middle of those 5 roadies at home over Virginia. They finally return home to play on ESPN nationally ranked #23 and (6-1) as 3pt dogs? Hmmm I wonder if HC Pat Andruzzi is using that as chalkboard material?? Not that he needs to considering he's had his team prepared to almost sweep 5 road games in 1st 7 gms overall. UNC, on the other hand, has opened with 5 of 1st 7 at home and in split their 2 road games with a loss at terrible South Carolina. UNC 4-28 L32 vs ranked opponent on the road, and we are GETTING POINTS with the home team!!. Oh yeah and in those 5 road games plus the 2 @ home QB Peterman has completed 68% of his passes and only thrown 3 INT's... Pitt takes care of the ball like it's a baby. While their D is 2nd in the ACC in sacks and 12th in the FBS in sacks. I'm guessing a pressured Marquise Williams makes a couple mistakes which will be the difference in this one. Not to mention they won't be able to stop WR Tyler Boyd defensively... But, hey what do I know?? Pitt returning to Heinz field after 5 of 6 on road in primetime ESPN game on Thursday night getting 3pts. ALLLL DAY!! You asked us to tell you why... That's my reason, lol....

You asked to tell you why??? Well here is mu reason...Thursday Night Football selections are posted below... They're may be a selection on the late game vs. Oregon/Ariz St. If so, the play will be posted at least 30 minutes before kickoff.

** ACC WRONG TEAM FAVORED ** UNC @ PITT -- Pitt has been one of the most impressive teams in the country IMO that has kind of flown under the radar. They do come into this game ranked #23, but if you look at their schedule, they are very deserving of being ranked in the Top 15. Why?? They have opened the season with 5 of 7 games on the road and are (6-1) with their lone loss coming by a last second FG @ #10 Iowa. That is their only loss this year and it came by 3 on the road to a top10 team. On the road this year they won @ Akron, @ Va Tech, @ Ga Tech, and @ Syracuse. They opened the season at home Sept 5th, and have only played one other home game since, in a win over Virginia. UNC, on the other hand, has been the exact opposite playing 5 of their 1st 7 at home and split their 2 road games with the loss coming against a bad South Carolina team. I believe the reason Pitt has flown a little under the radar is because their wins aren't pretty and they aren't getting any "style" points. But, the last time I checked, a W is a W and to be (6-1) after opening the season with 5 out of 7 games on the road, against some pretty good football teams, speaks volumes of this teams character. The teams character is a credit to 1st year HC Pat Andruzzi who I really like. I love his intensity, and he clearly has his guys ready to play week in and week out, to go on the road and win week after week. I can't emphasize enough that this team could very easily be (7-0) with their only loss coming AT a very good Iowa football team by a last second FG. The Pitt offense has a game-breaker WR in Tyler Boyd that the Tar Heels will really have trouble stopping tonight as he leads the pass happy ACC in receptions with 53. QB Nathan Peterman is completing a sizzling 68% of his passes and loves going to Boyd in key possession downs. Peterman, also takes very good care of the ball, only throwing 3 INT's so far this year in all those HOSTILE environments which is very impressive. The Panthers thought they took what would be a HUGE blow to their run game when RB James Conner went down early in the year. But, not at all, as Freshman RB Qdree Ollison has stepped right in and almost rushed for 700yds. KEY FACTOR: THE RETURN HOME!! The Pitt kids HAVE to be thrilled to return home to Heinz Field to play in front of their Home crowd with a #23 ranking and (6-1) record in a Thursday Night ESPN televised game. Not to mention, they must feel a little disrespected, being the ranked team at home but listed as 3 point underdogs?? UNC has lost 28 of their last 32 road games against a ranked team on the road OR 4-28 vs ranked teams on the road in their last 32 attempts. However you want to say it... The Pitt D is 2nd in the ACC, and 12th in the FBS in sacks... I believe a hurried UNC QB Marquise Williams should lead to a couple mistakes which should be the difference in this one considering PITT protects the ball like a baby... WRONG TEAM FAVORED HERE!! PLAY PITT +3 3*

I handicap and have my own picks page... I just copied and pasted my write up. That os why it says selections below, possible play on oregon vs ariz st. Forgot to take that out.

lol that's a lot of info.

Has Pitt played a dual threat like Marquise Williams?  This guy is really good.  Justin Thomas of GA Tech poses as "dual threat" but the guy is just an atrocious passer.  How they contain Williams will ultimate decide their fate.  I've been impressed watching him more and more each time.  Williams went for nearly 400 total yards vs. Pitt last year.  Leaning towards not playing this game, but if I did play it my lean would be UNC.  Not sure Pitt really has the offense to match UNC.  Too much of a coin flip for me.

Marquise Williams is a hit or miss QB. However even if he has a great game NCs defense is not good enough to stop Pitts O. A huge edge favors Pitt in the kicking game. They have a great fg kicker who can prove to be the difference. These r 2 very similar teams I'll take the home dog.

Marquise Williams is not that good, he is good for at least two INT's tonight. The Line is now -2 and the sharps are loading up on PITT.

To many stats are irrelevant. Like to see everyone on pitt

You ever the herd the term "Running Dog" (Good running game, good defense, home dog) That's Pitt tonight

Tn home dog is a must....pitt ml

I guess that means UNC is going to win then.

And it's a weeknight national tv game... another reason for PITT, home dogs are righteous in this situation. I also think PITT has a little chip on their shoulder and this is great place to earn some respect.  It's PITT or no play IMHO

If I chose to play this game it would be North Carolina absolutely on the moneyline or it is a no play.

Can't wait

Pitt wins tonight........

I absolutely love it that everyone is on pitt except me.... Covers bloodbath wont get me this time

The reason I stated that I would play North Carolina on the moneyline is Pitt has no one who can stop Quinshad Davis (30 receptions for 328 yards) and their crew of three other receivers who have at least 300 yards receiving. Add to that North Carolina now can run the ball behind Elijah Hood who has three straight games with over 100 yards rushing. In addition to what I just mentioned you can throw in the fact that the Tar Heels have covered in 4 of there last 5 times playing, and the Panthers have just covered one time in there last 6 home games. It is going to be a very close game, but this again why if I was going to play the game it would be a moneyline play for a reasonable amount on North Carolina. 

Just did my "research" 

Win or lose I'm going with my gut. I just can't see them losing.