Maurice Ffrench
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

Virginia Tech quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) scores a touchdown on a short run as Georgia Tech linebacker Quez Jackson (44) defends in the first half of an NCAA football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 25 Hokies, Pittsburgh meet in critical ACC Coastal clash

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 22, 2019 10:25 AM 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

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

Syracuse's Abdul Adams (23) stretches for additional yards in the grasp of North Carolina State's Larrell Murchison (92) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Syracuse hosts Pittsburgh in key game for Orange

By John Kekis Oct. 17, 2019 03:57 PM EDT

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

Penn State head coach James Franklin talks with an official in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Idaho in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 13 Penn State hosts Pitt in what could be end of rivalry

By Travis Johnson Sep. 13, 2019 01:11 PM EDT

Pittsburgh wide receiver Maurice Ffrench, right, makes a catch in front of Julian Ross (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pickett throws for 321 yards, Pitt clamps down on Ohio 20-10

By Will Graves Sep. 07, 2019 02:22 PM EDT

FILE - This Aug. 2, 2019, file photo shows Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett as he passes in a drill during an NCAA college football practice in Pittsburgh. How far Pitt goes toward repeating as ACC Coastal Division champions will rely heavily on if quarterback Kenny Pickett and new offensive coordinator Mark Whipple can revive a dormant passing game. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Air time? Run-heavy Pitt eyeing balance under Whipple

By Will Graves Aug. 28, 2019 05:46 PM EDT

FILE - This Aug. 2, 2019, file photo shows Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett as he passes in a drill during an NCAA football practice in Pittsburgh. A preseason poll has projected Pitt to finish 4th in their ACC Coastal Division after being the division champion last season. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)nam
Pitt eyes balance in bid to repeat as ACC Coastal champs

By Will Graves Aug. 13, 2019 04:12 PM EDT

Coastal champ Pitt heads to Miami for regular-season finale

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2018 08:24 AM EST
No. 24 Pittsburgh (7-4, 6-1 ACC, No. 24 CFP) at Miami (6-5, 3-4), 3:30 p.m. EST (ESPN). Line: Miami by 5½. Series record: Miami leads 25...

Wake Forest's Cade Carney (36) during the first half of their NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 in Winston-Salem, N.C. (AP Photo/Woody Marshall)
Pitt clinches 1st ACC title game berth by beating Wake 34-13

By Joedy Mccreary Nov. 17, 2018 03:10 PM EST

Ffrench scores in final seconds, Pitt outlasts Duke 54-45

By Alan Saunders Oct. 27, 2018 07:29 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — In a game that both defenses would probably like to forget, Pitt and Duke combined for 1,254 yard of total offense on Saturday. It...

Panthers, Blue Devils meet looking to stay in Coastal race

By Will Graves Oct. 26, 2018 03:20 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi has been around long enough to know an NFL-caliber player when he sees one. And he sees one in Duke's senior...

FILE - In this Aug. 30, 2018, file photo, Northwestern State's Ryan Reed (8) waves for a fair catch on the opening kickoff against Texas A&M during an NCAA college football game, in College Station, Texas. About 1 of every 10 kickoffs in the Football Bowl Subdivision have resulted in a fair catch giving the return team possession at its 25-yard line under a rule that went into effect this year. The purpose of the rule was to minimize kick returns, which have a higher injury rate compared with other types of plays. If a fair catch is made anywhere between the goal line and 25, it's a touchback and it's marked at the 25. (AP Photo/Sam Craft, File)
APNewsBreak: Kickoff fair catches not catching on

By Eric Olson Oct. 19, 2018 05:51 PM EDT

Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins drops back to pass against Minnesota during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Minnesota 30-14. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 13 LSU beats No. 2 Georgia 36-16 at Death Valley

By The Associated Pres Oct. 13, 2018 05:16 PM EDT