Preview: UNC football looks to extend win streak in homecoming game against Pitt

The North Carolina football team is 6-1 and leads the ACC Coastal division. The team has to play five conference games before the end of the regular season. North Carolin is ranked No. 21 in the AP Poll. On Saturday, the team will play at home against Pittsburgh. The Tar Heels are looking to return to theACC Championship Game for the first time since 2015.

Pitt has a productive offense, especially in the run game. Israel Abanikanda is the leading rusher in America. North Carolina's defense will need to focus on stopping the Pitt's rushing. The Tar Heels have failed to stop the Panthers' running game in previous games. They were able to put up 160 rushing yards against Virginia Tech.

UNC football is looking to extend its winning streak in homecoming game against Pitt. The team's offensive line has been outstanding all season. Redshirt first-year quarterback Drake Maye has also been effective. The offensive coordinator Phil Longo expects a physical battle between the two teams.

UNC football team is looking to extend its winning streak in homecoming game against Pitt. UNC lost the last two games against the Panthers in overtime. This year's team has placed a big emphasis on not squandering games in the fourth quarter. Pitt has been competitive against most of its opponents this season, taking Tennessee to overtime in September. The Tar Heels have seen many of their games decided in final minutes.