The matchup between No. 22 Pitt and Cal is shaping up to be one of the better matchups of the weekend, and the network and broadcast have been finalized.
Pitt is moving to ESPN, a main broadcast slot after a couple of ESPN2 broadcasts. Dave Flemming will handle play-by-play duties, former NFL quarterback Brock Osweiler will serve as his analyst and Stormy Buonatony will report from the sideline.
Bill Hillgrove — in his 51st season as the voice of the Pitt Panthers — will handle play-by-play duties on 93.7 the Fan and the Pitt Radio Network, with Pat Bostick serving as his analyst and Larry Richert and Dorin Dickerson reporting from the field at Acrisure Stadium.
Pitt is ranked for the first time since the end of the 2022 season, checking in at No. 22 in the latest AP Poll, and expectations are growing. But the Panthers aren’t trying to look too far ahead.
Pat Narduzzi isn’t worried about being ranked or looking ahead to the rest of the season; he’s focused on Cal coming to town this weekend.
“Worried about Cal,” Pat Narduzzi said Saturday afternoon. “You know, we were breaking down on beat Cal in the locker room before the dancing and celebration goes on. But we’re on to the next, we’ll enjoy this for the evening and then tomorrow morning get back to work, work on the next.”
Pitt is undefeated largely because of an offense scoring 45.6 points per game and averaging 522.2 yards per game — both of which are top six in all of FBS football. Eli Holstein has completed 113-of-172 pass attempts (65.7%) for 1,567 yards with 15 touchdowns and three interceptions — adding 265 yards and three touchdowns on the ground.
Desmond Reid has been an all-around weapon, racking up 62 carries for 347 yards and a touchdown, 24 receptions for 322 yards and four touchdowns and a 78-yard punt return touchdown.
The Pitt defense hasn’t met its lofty standards yet this season, allowing 25.2 points per game, but the unit has stepped up when it’s mattered late in games. The Panthers forced four turnover on downs against UNC.
Pitt will be back in action this weekend at Acrisure Stadium, hosting a Cal squad that suffered a controversial loss to Miami Saturday night. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m.
Television — ESPN
Dave Flemming (play-by-play)
Brock Osweiler (analyst)
Stormy Buonatony (reporter)
Radio — 93.7 The Fan, Pitt Panthers Radio Network
Bill Hillgrove (play-by-play)
Pat Bostick (analyst)
Larry Richert and Dorin Dickerson (reporters)
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Channels 161 or 193 or on the SiriusXM app
WPTS Radio (Pitt Student Station) — 92.1 FM
First loss of the season coming this weekend.
For who? Penn State? Absolutely! USC wins BIG.