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Louisiana Tech's J'Mar Smith celebrates with teammates after winning the NCAA college football Independence Bowl against Miami, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, La. (Henriette Wildsmith/The Shreveport Times via AP)
Smith, Louisiana Tech beat Miami 14-0 in Independence Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2019 12:08 AM EST

Eastern Michigan defensive back Kevin McGill (4) is escorted to the locker room after being disqualified during the second half of the Quick Lane Bowl NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Pitt rallies to beat Eastern Michigan in Quick Lane Bowl

By Larry Lage Dec. 27, 2019 12:04 AM EST

Boston College head coach Steve Addazio, right, greets long snapper Aidan Livingston, left, after the team made a field goal against Pittsburgh during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Dillion, Boston College chug past Pitt 26-19

By Will Graves Nov. 30, 2019 07:01 PM EST

Boston College quarterback Dennis Grosel (6) celebrates his touchdown against Notre Dame with offensive lineman Zion Johnson (77) and Alec Lindstrom (72) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Pitt eyeing strong finish, BC eyeing bowl berth in finale

By Will Graves Nov. 29, 2019 11:13 AM EST

Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente and defensive coordinator Bud Foster take the field after shutting out Pittsburgh 28-0 after an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Bell)
Hooker's 2 TD passes lead No. 25 Virginia Tech over Pitt

By Jimmy Robertson Nov. 23, 2019 07:06 PM EST

Virginia Tech quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) recast after scoring a touchdown on a short run in the first half of an NCAA football game against the Georgia Tech Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Panthers, No. 25 Hokies meet in key ACC division battle

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2019 06:12 PM EST

North Carolina defensive lineman Jason Strowbridge (55) tackles Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) during the first half of an NCAA football game, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pickett accounts for 3 TDs, Pitt edges UNC 34-27 in OT

By Will Graves Nov. 15, 2019 12:14 AM EST

North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) congratulates teammates after the Tar Heels scored against Virginia in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)
Pitt searches for first ACC win over resurgent UNC

By Will Graves Nov. 13, 2019 01:19 PM EST

Pittsburgh running back Vincent Davis (22) is tackled by Georgia Tech defensive lineman Djimon Brooks (86) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Pitt overcomes 3 turnovers, beats Georgia Tech 20-10

By Charles Odum Nov. 02, 2019 07:23 PM EDT

Miami wide receiver K.J. Osborn, left, celebrates with Mike Harley, center, and Mark Pope (6) after catching pass and scoring a touchdown against Pittsburgh during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Pittsburgh. Miami won 16-12. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Late TD pass lifts Miami past Pittsburgh 16-12

By Will Graves Oct. 26, 2019 03:36 PM EDT

Miami quarterback N'Kosi Perry (5) throws a pass during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Virginia, Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Miami won 17-9. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Surging Pitt hopes to sort out 'Coastal Chaos' vs. Miami

By Will Graves Oct. 25, 2019 10:41 AM EDT

Syracuse's Chris Elmore celebrates after making a tackle during the first quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh in Syracuse, N.Y., Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi)
Pitt beats Syracuse 27-20; defense racks up 9 sacks

By John Kekis Oct. 18, 2019 10:50 PM EDT

Pittsburgh's Paris Ford (12) celebrates with Damar Hamlin after Ford scored a touchdown after an interception during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Duke in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Oct 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
ACC 'carnival' in Coastal Division poised for wild finish

By Joedy Mccreary Oct. 09, 2019 11:37 AM EDT

Pittsburgh's Paris Ford (12) and Duke's Javon Jackson (2) scuffle after a play during an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
Pitt rallies past Duke 33-30 after blowing 23-point lead

By Joedy Mccreary Oct. 06, 2019 12:13 AM EDT

Duke head football coach David Cutcliffe looks toward the field at the start of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Duke looks to keep rolling, end slide in series with Pitt

By Joedy Mccreary Oct. 04, 2019 12:10 PM EDT

Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett to return against Duke

Oct. 03, 2019 03:55 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kenny Pickett will be back at quarterback for Pittsburgh on Saturday when the Panthers play at Duke. Coach Pat Narduzzi withheld...

Pitt defensive lineman Patrick Jones II and defensive back Damar Hamlin celebrate a stop in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Delaware Saturday, Sept. 28 2019, at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP)
Pitt survives scare from Delaware, 17-14

By Alan Saunders Sep. 28, 2019 04:06 PM EDT

Connecticut head coach Randy Edsall watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 22 UCF looks to rebound in AAC opener against UConn

By Fred Goodall Sep. 27, 2019 04:48 PM EDT

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) celebrates with teammates after he caught a pass for a touchdown against Central Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
After 'Pitt Special,' Panthers to avoid letdown vs Blue Hens

By Will Graves Sep. 27, 2019 12:02 PM EDT

Virginia quarterback Bryce Perkins (3) celebrates with fans after Virginia defeated Florida State 31-24 during an NCAA college football game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Shurtleff)
Virginia-Notre Dame matchup headlines ACC's Week 5

By Joedy Mccreary Sep. 26, 2019 04:00 AM EDT