Pitt Football: 3 players who earned game balls in win over North Carolina

Nov 11, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers defensive back M.J. Devonshire (12) intercepts the ball to secure a Panthers victory against the North Carolina Tar Heels in overtime at Heinz Field. Pittsburgh won 30-23 in overtime.Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

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PITTSBURGH, PA – NOVEMBER 11: Jordan Addison #3 of the Pittsburgh Panthers makes a catch for a 42-yard reception in the first quarter against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Heinz Field on November 11, 2021 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) /

2. Jordan Addison, WR

Jordan Addison led the Panthers on Thursday night in receptions and yards against North Carolina. The talented wide receiver finished the night with six receptions for 84 yards. He may not have found the end zone but I am sure he is fine with that since it resulted in a huge win for his team.

Addison has been a favorite target of Kenny Pickett all year long as he has caught at least five passes every game he has played in so far this season.

Thursday night did break Jordan Addison’s streak of back to back games with at least 145 yards receiving, but 84 yards is not bad at all. Addison had 171 yards last week against Duke, and the week before that had 145 yards in a crucial home loss to Miami.

The talented wide receiver will look to start a new streak next week against Virginia.

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