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North Carolina’s QB Nathan Elliott riddled Pitt’s base defense for 313 yards and 2 TDs en route to a 38-35 win over Pitt in a game that wasn’t as close as the final score indicated.
In 2023, you can’t understate how good of a culture the Pitt football team has when guys return to use their one free COVID season of extra eligibility. The Panthers seem quite well stocked on offense with a mixture of talent and experience either returning or transferring in while the defense too has quite a few talented players joining the roster, despite being inexperienced for the most part.
ICYMI: Afternoon links to Mark’s Schedule Rankings recap, along with school schedule podcasts
It’s that week of the year that both PITT and Penn State fans look forward to. That’s right, don’t believe Penn State fans and media when they try to play down this week because they believe their athletic department when they say that they are “Unrivaled”. Which I call BS on because they need this…
You want to talk about two teams that are in two different emotional states right now, just look at the matchup at Heinz Field on Saturday between N.C State and PITT. The Wolfpack come into the game with a record of 5-1 (3-0 in the ACC) and in a tie for 1st with Clemson in…
Full recap and analysis for Pitt’s 89-84 win over the Yellow Jackets.
