Pittsburgh Panthers

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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.

Conference: Atlantic Coast Conference
Stadium: Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, PA
Power Rating: +14.1
HFA Rating:2.6 pts
Record: 8-4
ATS: 7-4-1
O/U: 6-5-1

2025 Schedule & Results

Location
Opponent
Result / Date
ATS
O/U
vs
Duquesne
Push
Push
vs
L
Under

2025 Season Travel Profile

6,934 miles — ranked 60th heaviest in FBS (234 teams)
Week Opponent Distance Cumulative
Week 0Home (0 mi)0 mi
Week 1DuquesneHome (0 mi)0 mi
Week 2Central MichiganHome (0 mi)0 mi
Week 3West Virginia55 mi55 mi
Week 4Bye
Week 5LouisvilleHome (0 mi)55 mi
Week 6Boston CollegeHome (0 mi)55 mi
Week 7Florida State731 mi786 mi
Week 8Syracuse269 mi1,055 mi
Week 9NC StateHome (0 mi)1,055 mi
Week 10Stanford2,258 mi3,313 mi
Week 11Bye
Week 12Notre DameHome (0 mi)3,313 mi
Week 13Georgia Tech520 mi3,833 mi
Week 14MiamiHome (0 mi)3,833 mi

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Offensive struggles against elite defense

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's resilience but limitations

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.

Defensive fatigue and second-half collapse

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.

Positive season overall despite loss

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.

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Schedule & Results

Pittsburgh Panthers — 8-4 overall, 7-4-1 ATS, power rating +14.1.