Pitt Football

Pitt Week 13 Ultimate Wrap-up: Orange, Crush(ed)

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7 years ago

December 1, 2016

Joseph Steigerwald

THE BIG LEAD

The Panthers defeat the Orange in the highest scoring game in FBS history, 76-61.

PG: Pitt outlasts Syracuse for 76-61 win
NBC Sports: Defense optional…
The Pitt News: Pitt finishes regular season with record setting 76-61 win
DK: Panthers outgun Syracuse in 76-61 touchdown spectacle

DAVID HAGUE’S PHOTO GALLERY

(Photo by: David Hague)

INSTANT REACTION

DEFENSE(LESS)

Alan Saunders: Panthers Sunday film study
Alan Saunders: 5 takeaways from Pitt’s record setting win
PG: Pitt’s Narduzzi happy with win but ‘sick’ with defense
Syracuse.com: QB Zack Mahoney turns in career game in loss at Pitt
Yahoo Sports: Pitt’s 76-61 win over Syracuse sets record for most points in an FBS game

NATIONAL RECOGNITION

PSN: Panthers enter AP Top 25
Pittsburghpanthers.com: Nine Panthers recognized on all-ACC team
Alan Saunders: Great 1st year for Matt Canada
End Zone Score: Panthers crack Top 25 in College Football Playoff rankings
ESPN: James Conner wins Brian Piccolo award
ESPN: Three Panthers in top 50 players

Congrats to our 9 All-ACC Football Team selections voted on by the media. #H2P pic.twitter.com/YtPb5PLOqh

— Pat Narduzzi (@CoachDuzzPittFB) November 29, 2016

Your Panthers are ranked!#Pitt comes in at No. 24 in the AP Poll.#H2P pic.twitter.com/VZR4GShDCw

— Pitt Football (@Pitt_FB) November 27, 2016

GOING BOWLING

The Panthers have been bowl eligible since their win over Clemson. But these days, that’s hardly something to brag about, since there are 80 berths available. You don’t even have to have a winning record.

With a, 8-4 record and a top 25 ranking, the Panthers seem to be in line to play in a more prestigious bowl game than anything from their last seven years.