NH at Pittsburgh 9/25/2021

Pittsburgh defensive lineman Habakkuk Baldonado (87) sacks New Hampshire quarterback Bret Edwards (17) on the first play of the game in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) looks to pass against New Hampshire in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

New Hampshire quarterback Bret Edwards (17) tries to get a pass off as Pittsburgh linebacker Phil Campbell III (24) grabs his legs in the end zone during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Pittsburgh. Edwards was flagged for intentional grounding on the play awarding Pittsburgh a safety. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

New Hampshire head coach Sean McDonnell watches his team play against Pittsburgh in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh running back Israel Abanikanda (2) eludes New Hampshire safety Kenny Fazio (33) on his way to a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh linebacker Cam Bright (38) pursues New Hampshire running back Carlos Washington Jr. (26) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

New Hampshire quarterback Bret Edwards (17) tumbles over Pittsburgh linebacker Phil Campbell III (24) after throwing the ball in the end zone during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Pittsburgh. Edwards was flagged for intentional grounding on the play awarding Pittsburgh a safety. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh defensive back Damarri Mathis (21) returns a pass intercepted off New Hampshire quarterback Bret Edwards (17) for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Pittsburgh. The play was reviewed and confirmed a touchdown. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

New Hampshire defensive back Noah Palm (44) reaches for Pittsburgh running back Israel Abanikanda (2) as he runs the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8), top, gets off a pass as New Hampshire defensive back Caleb Mead (24) pressures during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) is sacked by New Hampshire linebacker Justin Jameson (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh quarterback Nick Patti (12) passes as New Hampshire defensive end Josiah Silver (96) and defensive back Noah Palm (44) defend during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 77-7. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi smiles as he walks along the sideline as his team plays against New Hampshire during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 77-7. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh running back Israel Abanikanda (2) keeps running as New Hampshire safety Noah Stansbury (11) tries to bring him down during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 77-7. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh running back Rodney Hampton Jr. (9) is congratulated by teammates wide receiver Jaden Bradley (81) and offensive lineman Gabe Houy (57) after scoring a touchdown against New Hampshire in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 77-7. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh running back Rodney Hampton Jr. (9) flashes two fingers as he celebrates scoring his second touchdown against New Hampshire with offensive lineman Blake Zubovic (68) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 77-7. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

New Hampshire quarterback Tommy Herion (11) loses the ball before the Pittsburgh defense recovered the fumble during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 77-7. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

New Hampshire wide receiver Burke Griffin (18) stretches out trying to make a catch of a pass as Pittsburgh defensive back Noah Biglow (28) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Pittsburgh. The pass fell incomplete. Pittsburgh won 77-7. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

A photo of Dr. Freddie Fu, an orthopaedic surgeon who founded the sports medicine program at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and known for treating athletes around the world, is on a display board at Heinz Field during a moment of silence after he died Friday before an NCAA college football game between Pittsburgh and New Hampshire, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Members of the New Hampshire football team sit on their bench as they are losing to Pittsburgh during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

FILE - Pittsburgh offensive coordinator Mark Whipple look on as his team plays in an NCAA college football game against New Hampshire, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Pittsburgh. Whipple was named Nebraska's offensive coordinator on Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021, a day after he resigned from the same position at Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

FILE - Pittsburgh quarterback Nick Patti (12) passes as New Hampshire defensive end Josiah Silver (96) and defensive back Noah Palm (44) defend during the second half of an NCAA college football game Sept. 25, 2021, in Pittsburgh. Patti is in the mix to start when the Panthers play No. 18 UCLA in the Sun Bowl on Dec. 30, 2022, after Kedon Slovis entered the transfer portal at the end of the regular season. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

FILE - Pittsburgh quarterback Nick Patti (12) passes as New Hampshire defensive end Josiah Silver (96) and defensive back Noah Palm (44) defend during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Sept. 25, 2021, in Pittsburgh. Patti is expected to start in the Sun Bowl on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, after Kedon Slovis transferred to BYU. The same thing happened last season, on the bigger stage of the Peach Bowl, after Kenny Pickett declared for the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)