No. 17 Pitt faced Miami at Heinz Field on Saturday afternoon, and the Panthers entered the game with vengeance in mind after three straight losses to the Hurricanes over the last three seasons. That wish would go unfulfilled, though, as Miami topped Pitt 38-34.
The Panthers entered the game with some uncertainty lingering over two of their stars, as Pitt running back Israel Abanikanda and Pitt receiver Jordan Addison were in the concussion protocol after last week’s matchup with Clemson. But doubts over their status would be put to rest quickly, as Abanikanda was back to receive the opening kickoff, and Addison was targeted on Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett’s second throw of the game.