UNC Football jumps to No. 17 in AP Poll

The UNC football program finds themselves with a top 20 ranking heading into week ten of the college football season.

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28 unanswered points in the second half powered North Carolina to their seventh win of the season, defeating Pittsburgh 42-24 in Chapel Hill.

With the victory came a jump in the rankings, as the Tar Heels improved to No. 17 in the AP Poll.

For the third week in a row, Mack Brown and company find themselves inside the top 25.

Now at 4-0 in ACC play, North Carolina is in the driver's seat in the Coastal division standings with four conference games remaining.

Up next for the Tar Heels is a road contest in Charlottesville against Virginia.

The Cavaliers, under first year head coach Tony Elliott, have struggled in conference play, amassing a 1-4 record against ACC opponents. 

At 3-5 overall following an overtime loss to Miami, Virginia will look to turn things around as they fight for bowl eligibility.

A win in the South's Oldest Rivalry would all but clinch the Coastal division for North Carolina as they hold a two game lead over Duke and Miami.