. . . will be determined by how physical Pitt can make the game. The 'Heels will want to spread it out on offense as much as possible. Create open space and isolate their skill guys 1-on-1 in open space and use speed and quickness. Defensively Pitt needs to hit them and hit them as hard and as often as possible. The QB in particular, but also the backs and receivers.
On offense, Pitt needs to also be very physical up front and relentless: block hard and run hard. Make sure that UNC is aware the physicality is not going to stop for the entire 60 mins. or more if necessary. Mix in some play-action and play as clean as reasonably possible as far as penalties and turnovers. But be very physical: play clean, hard hitting, tough, smart football.
On offense, Pitt needs to also be very physical up front and relentless: block hard and run hard. Make sure that UNC is aware the physicality is not going to stop for the entire 60 mins. or more if necessary. Mix in some play-action and play as clean as reasonably possible as far as penalties and turnovers. But be very physical: play clean, hard hitting, tough, smart football.
