UNC Football: Top takeaways from 38-35 win over Pittsburgh

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CHAPEL HILL, NC – SEPTEMBER 22: Head coach Larry Fedora of the North Carolina Tar Heels talks with an official during their game against the Pittsburgh Panthers during their game at Kenan Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. North Carolina won 38-35. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

Tar Heels limit penalties

It should not come as a surprise that the Tar Heels were able to come away with a win in a game that they won the turnover battle and also limited penalties, two areas this team has struggled in. Last year, the Tar Heels finished last in the ACC in penalties against and averaged over 70 penalty yads per game.

This was a trend that carried over into this season as the Tar Heels had already been called for 20 penalties and amassing 189 penalty yards in their first two games.

However, against Pitt this team was only called for four penalties for 40 yards.

These are the types of things that the UNC football team will need to continue to build and improve on. The less times they beat themselves with penalties or turnovers, will certainly give this team a better chance at a victory.

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This is one stat worth watching for the UNC football team against the Miami Hurricane to determine if this game against Pitt was a fluke or the beginning of a trend.

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