Pitt Football has a quarterback problem, and Saturday's loss to North Carolina made that painfully clear.

In Episode 29 of the Pittsburgh Football Podcast, Chris breaks down Pitt's loss to UNC, Holden Geriner's struggles in his first start replacing Mason Heintschel, and the coaching decisions that helped shape the outcome.

Was offensive coordinator Kade Bell's game plan really the problem? Pitt found early success with a quick passing attack and running game, but North Carolina adjusted, forcing Geriner to make more difficult throws and decisions. Despite Bell scheming receivers open, Geriner struggled to find them, and his accuracy deteriorated as the game progressed.

We also examine Pat Narduzzi's decision to go for it on fourth down instead of taking a field goal, questionable short-yardage play calls, Ja'Kyrian Turner's injury, and why Pitt's defense once again did enough to win.

Finally, we look ahead to Boston College and the biggest question facing Pitt Football: Can the coaching staff adjust the offense to help Geriner succeed, or is it time to consider Corey Dailey at quarterback? Narduzzi has publicly backed Geriner, but does that mean the quarterback competition is closed?

Topics covered:

• Holden Geriner's performance against North Carolina
• Kade Bell's offensive game plan and play calling
• Pitt's controversial fourth-down decisions
• Another strong performance from Pitt's defense
• Corey Dailey and Pitt's quarterback options
• What needs to change before Pitt faces Boston College

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TIME STAMPS:

00:00 - Intro
04:34 - Pitt's Defense Was Outstanding vs. UNC
12:25 - Breaking Down Pitt's Offensive Struggles
22:57 - Should Pitt Have Run the Ball More?
28:58 - Who Should Start at QB vs. Boston College?
38:15 - Is Pitt's Backup QB Position a Problem?
42:28 - Listener Reaction From The Game