Pittsburgh has won its last two games after a difficult October where it lost its quarterback and four games. Since Kenney Picket’s return the Panthers rolled Florida State and Virginia Tech in consecutive games.
Third-ranked Clemson will not have played in 21 days when it takes the field at Death Valley on Saturday after an open date and a last-minute postponement by Florida State.
Clemson defensive coordinator Brent Venables knows the Panthers present a unique challenge despite their record.
“They have a lot of juniors and seniors on their football team,” Venables said.