Game Review: Miami 38 - Pitt 34

Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty ImagesThe Miami Hurricanes upset the Pitt Panthers 38-34 on Saturday afternoon. Miami entered the game ball parking a double-digit underdog (varying spread of 9.5-12 points), but came away victorious on the road. Miami also dispelled the myth that the ‘Canes can’t play well in the cold and rain.

The Canyonero keys to victory were:

1- Score some damn points- The Hurricanes scored 38 points on an SP+ top 10 defense.

2- Put pressure on Pickett- Miami had four sacks and seven hurries, often forcing Pickett into “and long” situations or making him uncomfortable to throw.

and 3- don’t come out flat- While the defense was atrocious most of the afternoon, the offense came…