Well, that didn't go as planned.
Pitt being on the big stage tonight was unavoidable. The University did its best to ensure a big crowd with a special ticket offer. At 6-1, the Panthers were off to their best start since 2009 when the team raced to a 9-1 record in its first ten games. The Coastal Division may not have been on the line but the winner would come out with a clear path to win it.
All of the pieces were in place but in the end, the Panthers simply couldn't keep up with North Carolina, losing 26-19 at home on Thursday night.