Pitt Football vs. Western Michigan Gameday

It’s Gameday for the Pitt Panthers as they are back at Heinz Field for a Noon kickoff against Western Michigan. The big question will be can Pitt refocus and put last Saturday’s big win over Tennessee behind them and move on to the next opponent. Alan Saunders and will have all our pre and postgame coverage on Pittsburgh Sports Now. We’ll keep you updated with any pregame news and notes in the Gameday Notebook.

Update (11:50 AM)-

That will elevate Obama Academy grad Dorian Jackson to the starting lineup, giving WMU four https://t.co/FT1OjsG1PI. starters, to go along with CB Therran Coleman (Brashear/Pitt), S Bricen Garner (Central/Pitt) and WR Skyy Moore (SSA).

QB Jack Salopek (Norwin) is a backup.

— Alan Saunders (@ASaunders_PGH) September 18, 2021

Update (11:25 AM)-

Also scratched is RB A.J. Davis (undisclosed). He started vs. UMass, but DNP at UT.

— Alan Saunders (@ASaunders_PGH) September 18, 2021

Update (11:23 AM)-

Scratches for #Pitt:

TE Grant Carrigan (left foot/ankle — injured last week at UT), S Buddy Mack, WR Gavin Thomson, OL Mike Statham, OL Terrence Enos, OT Jake Cortes, WR Peter Vardzel, DB Dante Caputo.

— Alan Saunders (@ASaunders_PGH) September 18, 2021

Update (10:24 AM)-

The Panthers are here!!! #PantherProwl #H2P pic.twitter.com/JjetuBXmc4

— David Hague (@DHPhoto11) September 18, 2021

Update (10:20 AM)-

Gameday at Heinz Field 🔒#H2P » #BeatWMU pic.twitter.com/rR73CekfDm

— Pitt Football (@Pitt_FB) September 18, 2021

Update (10:18 AM)-

Just me and the boys on GAMEDAY 😼#H2P pic.twitter.com/jGWY2kUILr

— ROC (@ROCthePanther) September 18, 2021

Update (10:16 AM)-

Sup, @PittBand pic.twitter.com/GVOWifzpQv

— Alan Saunders (@ASaunders_PGH) September 18, 2021

The Panther Prowl 📸#H2P » #BeatWMU pic.twitter.com/I5iqp3nmKR

— Pitt Football (@Pitt_FB) September 18, 2021

Update (9:42 AM)-

The buses again! The Panthers are here! The Panthers are here!!! Let’s go @Pitt_FB #H2P pic.twitter.com/jgIePfJhbf

— Kellie Burkett (@KellieBwpxi) September 18, 2021

Update (9:24 AM)-

It’s ⁦@Pitt_FB⁩ GAMEDAY!!! pic.twitter.com/wuRT8JFKZN

— Bob Pompeani (@KDPomp) September 18, 2021

Update (9:20 AM)-

Just headed toward Heinz with the #Pitt buses. It’s game day!!! Let’s go @Pitt_FB !!!!! #H2P pic.twitter.com/PSkusfg7M1

— Kellie Burkett (@KellieBwpxi) September 18, 2021

Update (8:44 AM)-

It’s a party in Gold Lot 1B pic.twitter.com/jyjSAn8Wc4

— Capel Faithful (@CapelFaithful) September 18, 2021

Update (8:42 AM)-

ITS GAME DAY!!!!#BeatWMU #H2P#PittFamily4Life pic.twitter.com/k8vD5srXCm

— 👉🏾👉🏽👉🏼JOE👈🏼👈🏽👈🏾 (@PittFamily4Life) September 18, 2021

Update (8:20 AM)-

Tomorrow's Honorary Captain: Nathan Peterman

– 2-year Letterman
– ACC All-Academic Team
– Drafted in the 5th Round by Bills
– 2016 Senior Bowl
– Leader of highest scoring offense in Pitt history (40.9 ppg)
– National Player of week after performance vs Clemson (308 yards, 5 TDs) pic.twitter.com/NgQqHDDPXo

— Pat Narduzzi (@CoachDuzzPittFB) September 18, 2021