North Carolina To Host Mercer For Senior Day
A week ago North Carolina was topped by Pittsburgh on the road at Heinz Field in overtime that is home not only to the Pittsburgh Panthers but to the Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL.
On Saturday North Carolina who is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference will not only look to rebound but send their seniors out on a high not when they host Mercer who is a member of the Southern Conference.
North Carolina comes into the game with a record of 4-6 while Mercer comes into the game with a record of 4-7.
As for North Carolina’s previous game,
As stated above,
They lost to Pittsburgh.
Kenny Pickett threw for 359 yards and a touchdown and ran for a pair of scores — including a 3-yard burst on the opening possession of overtime — as Pittsburgh held off North Carolina 34-27 on Thursday night to pick up its first win over the Tar Heels since joining the Atlantic Coast Conference in 2013. “according to https://goheels.com/news/2019/11/14/football-comeback-attempt-comes-up-short-at-pitt-in-ot-34-27.aspx
The Panthers (7-3, 4-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) kept their hopes of a second straight Coastal Division title alive when Pickett darted into the end zone to start overtime and the defense followed by forcing North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell to throw incomplete on fourth-and-16. “according to https://goheels.com/news/2019/11/14/football-comeback-attempt-comes-up-short-at-pitt-in-ot-34-27.aspx
Pickett completed 25 of 41 passes and ran 12 times for 53 yards as Pitt ended a six-game losing streak to the Tar Heels (4-6, 3-4). Sophomore wide receiver Shocky Jacques-Louis caught three passes for 96 yards and a touchdown. “according to https://goheels.com/news/2019/11/14/football-comeback-attempt-comes-up-short-at-pitt-in-ot-34-27.aspx
Howell finished 27 of 43 for 322 yards with three touchdowns and an interception for North Carolina as the Tar Heels rallied twice in the fourth quarter to force overtime. Antonio Williams ran for 107 yards and Dazz Newsome caught 11 passes for 170 and a touchdown.”according to https://goheels.com/news/2019/11/14/football-comeback-attempt-comes-up-short-at-pitt-in-ot-34-27.aspx
Howell threw two touchdowns in an 88-second span to erase a 24-10 deficit. Pitt moved back in front on a 24-yard field goal by Alex Kessman with 5:18 to play but Howell responded by taking North Carolina 60 yards in 13 plays. Noah Ruggles hit a 32-yard field goal with 13 seconds left in regulation, setting the stage for another tight finish. All seven meetings between the schools as conference rivals have been decided by a touchdown or less.”according to https://goheels.com/news/2019/11/14/football-comeback-attempt-comes-up-short-at-pitt-in-ot-34-27.aspx
Pitt, which entered the game second in the country in sacks, got to Howell five times, including a sack by Jaylen Twyman that pushed the Tar Heels back to fourth-and-long in overtime. Howell's lob to the end zone for Michael Carter fell well short and the Panthers poured onto the field in celebration.”according to https://goheels.com/news/2019/11/14/football-comeback-attempt-comes-up-short-at-pitt-in-ot-34-27.aspx
The Panthers have relied heavily on Pickett this season, partly by design following the arrival of first-year offensive coordinator Mark Whipple, and partly out of necessity with the running game struggling to find anything resembling consistency.”according to https://goheels.com/news/2019/11/14/football-comeback-attempt-comes-up-short-at-pitt-in-ot-34-27.aspx
Against the Tar Heels, Pickett found time to let loose. He completed passes of at least 25 yards to five different receivers, including a beautiful rainbow to Jacques-Louis midway through the second quarter that the sophomore wide receiver turned into a 74-yard touchdown that gave the Panthers a 17-7 lead.”according to https://goheels.com/news/2019/11/14/football-comeback-attempt-comes-up-short-at-pitt-in-ot-34-27.aspx
In a series that's found a way to be both lopsided and tight at the same time — North Carolina's six victories came by a combined 26 points — the Tar Heels didn't go quietly. Howell's fearless play in the second half sparked a comeback that proved North Carolina is heading in the right direction in head coach Mack Brown's return. “according to https://goheels.com/news/2019/11/14/football-comeback-attempt-comes-up-short-at-pitt-in-ot-34-27.aspx
While North Carolina suffered their second straight loss Pittsburgh meanwhile picked up their second straight win.
Kenny Pickett threw for 359 yards and a touchdown and ran for a pair of scores - including a 3-yard burst on the opening possession of overtime - as Pitt held off North Carolina 34-27 on Thursday night to pick up its first win over the Tar Heels since joining the Atlantic Coast Conference in 2013. “according to https://pittsburghpanthers.com/news/2019/11/14/football-panthers-survive-ot-thriller-with-north-carolina-34-27.aspx
The Panthers (7-3, 4-2 ACC) kept their hopes of a second straight Coastal Division title alive when Pickett darted into the end zone to start overtime and the defense followed by forcing North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell to throw incomplete on fourth-and-16. “according to https://pittsburghpanthers.com/news/2019/11/14/football-panthers-survive-ot-thriller-with-north-carolina-34-27.aspx
Pickett completed 25 of 41 passes and ran 12 times for 53 yards as Pitt ended a six-game losing streak to the Tar Heels (4-6, 3-4). Sophomore wide receiver Shocky Jacques-Louis caught four passes for 104 yards and a touchdown. “according to https://pittsburghpanthers.com/news/2019/11/14/football-panthers-survive-ot-thriller-with-north-carolina-34-27.aspx
Howell finished 27 of 43 for 322 yards with three touchdowns and an interception for North Carolina as the Tar Heels rallied twice in the fourth quarter to force overtime. Antonio Williams ran for 107 yards and Dazz Newsome caught 11 passes for 170 and a touchdown.”according to https://pittsburghpanthers.com/news/2019/11/14/football-panthers-survive-ot-thriller-with-north-carolina-34-27.aspx
Howell threw two touchdowns in an 88-second span to erase a 24-10 deficit. Pitt moved back in front on a 24-yard field goal by Alex Kessman with 5:18 to play but Howell responded by taking North Carolina 60 yards in 13 plays. Noah Ruggles hit a 32-yard field goal with 13 seconds left in regulation, setting the stage for another tight finish. All seven meetings between the schools as conference rivals have been decided by a touchdown or less.”according to https://pittsburghpanthers.com/news/2019/11/14/football-panthers-survive-ot-thriller-with-north-carolina-34-27.aspx
Pitt, which entered the game second in the country in sacks, got to Howell five times, including a sack by Jaylen Twyman that pushed the Tar Heels back to fourth-and-long in overtime. Howell's lob to the end zone for Michael Carter fell well short and the Panthers poured onto the field in celebration. “according to https://pittsburghpanthers.com/news/2019/11/14/football-panthers-survive-ot-thriller-with-north-carolina-34-27.aspx
The Panthers have relied heavily on Pickett this season, partly by design following the arrival of first-year offensive coordinator Mark Whipple, and partly out of necessity with the running game struggling to find anything resembling consistency.”according to https://pittsburghpanthers.com/news/2019/11/14/football-panthers-survive-ot-thriller-with-north-carolina-34-27.aspx
Against the Tar Heels, Pickett found time to let loose. He completed passes of at least 25 yards to five different receivers, including a beautiful rainbow to Jacques-Louis midway through the second quarter that the sophomore wide receiver turned into a 74-yard touchdown that gave the Panthers a 17-7 lead. “according to https://pittsburghpanthers.com/news/2019/11/14/football-panthers-survive-ot-thriller-with-north-carolina-34-27.aspx
In a series that's found a way to be both lopsided and tight at the same time - North Carolina's six victories came by a combined 26 points - the Tar Heels didn't go quietly. Howell's fearless play in the second half sparked a comeback that proved North Carolina is heading in the right direction in head coach Mack Brown's return. “according to https://pittsburghpanthers.com/news/2019/11/14/football-panthers-survive-ot-thriller-with-north-carolina-34-27.aspx
Like North Carolina Mercer lost their previous game as they lost to ETSU.
– Mercer Football stormed back from a 17-point halftime deficit, but fell just short as ETSU held on for a 38-33 victory in both teams' Southern Conference finale Saturday at William B. Greene Jr. Stadium. “according to https://mercerbears.com/news/2019/11/16/football-mercers-comeback-bid-falls-just-short-at-etsu.aspx
The Bucs (3-8, 1-7 SoCon) were able to claim their first league win thanks to a hot start, scoring 21 unanswered points in the second quarter to take a 31-14 lead to the break. Mercer (4-7, 3-5 SoCon) was able to force three second half turnovers to draw within striking distance.”according to https://mercerbears.com/news/2019/11/16/football-mercers-comeback-bid-falls-just-short-at-etsu.aspx
Kick-off is set for 3:30pm from Kenan Memorial Stadium. The game will be televised on the Regional Sports Network.