14
Final
28
9
Final
20
7
Final
42
14
Final
51
7
Final
38
31
Final
35
45
Final
19
9
Final
56
24
Final
34
0
Final
34
20
Final
27
13
Final
16
14
Final
62
48
Final
45
0
Final
66
17
Final
45
3
Final
77
22
Final
44
10
Final
42
7
Final
55
22
Final
32
31
Final
42
0
Final
70
36
Final
27
12
Final
59
43
Final
36
13
Final
20
6
Final
45
24
Final
38
16
Final
27
30
Final
23
7
Final
31
20
Final
34
17
Final
72
27
Final
26
6
Final
28
33
Final
30
3
Final
69
17
Final
45
7
Final
31
10
Final
17
10
Final
42
18
Final
16
20
Final
38
17
Final
20
14
Final
56
21
Final
20
6
Final
54
3
Final
56
14
Final
56
9
Final
63
3
Final
35
33
Final
31
24
Final
21
21
Final
45
17
Final
21
38
Final
16
20
Final
3
7
Final
68
10
Final
38
3
Final
45
35
Final
9
28
Final
23
40
Final
42
20
Final
59
13
Final
24
0
Final
68
44
Final
20
0
Final
13
17
Final
34
7
Final
23
20
Final
24
3
Final
42
0
Final
73
23
Final
30
10
Final
34
14
Final
21
17
Final
42
3
Final
48
13
Final
36
3
Final
27
10
Final
70
20
Final
37
Pittsburgh Panthers is 8-4 on the season, 7-4-1 against the spread, and holds a power rating of +14.1. Pittsburgh Panthers is covering the spread at 64% this season (7-4-1), well above the FBS average of 50%; they have also qualified for the postseason this season.
| Week | Opponent | Distance | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 0 | — | Home (0 mi) | 0 mi |
| Week 1 | Duquesne | Home (0 mi) | 0 mi |
| Week 2 | Central Michigan | Home (0 mi) | 0 mi |
| Week 3 | West Virginia | 55 mi | 55 mi |
| Week 4 | — | Bye | |
| Week 5 | Louisville | Home (0 mi) | 55 mi |
| Week 6 | Boston College | Home (0 mi) | 55 mi |
| Week 7 | Florida State | 731 mi | 786 mi |
| Week 8 | Syracuse | 269 mi | 1,055 mi |
| Week 9 | NC State | Home (0 mi) | 1,055 mi |
| Week 10 | Stanford | 2,258 mi | 3,313 mi |
| Week 11 | — | Bye | |
| Week 12 | Notre Dame | Home (0 mi) | 3,313 mi |
| Week 13 | Georgia Tech | 520 mi | 3,833 mi |
| Week 14 | Miami | Home (0 mi) | 3,833 mi |
Pitt's offense was stifled by Miami's defense, managing only 7 points and 199 passing yards. Freshman QB Mason Heintschel was sacked on the first play and faced constant pressure, highlighting a significant talent gap in the trenches against top-tier opponents.
Heintschel returned from a leg injury to complete 22 of 32 passes for 199 yards with a TD and an interception. While his overall play since taking over has been positive, the game exposed his struggles against elite defenses, which could be a concern in bowl preparation.
Pitt's defense held early but wore down in the second half, allowing Miami to score the final 35 points. This pattern of fading against strong offenses may need addressing to compete in a bowl game against a similarly talented opponent.
At 8-4, Pitt secured a bowl game for the eighth time in 11 seasons under coach Narduzzi. The team showed resilience after early-season losses, but the loss to Miami underscores the gap between Pitt and CFP-caliber teams, providing a benchmark for offseason improvement.
Pittsburgh Panthers — 8-4 overall, 7-4-1 ATS, power rating +14.1.