Christian: Containing the run - not just from the running backs
One of the reasons that UNC gained momentum and tired out the Syracuse defense in the fourth quarter of that game was the rushing attack. Pitt doesn’t have the same running prowess that the Tar Heels do, which allowed the Syracuse defense to keep the game much closer in the fourth quarter. And even though Georgia Tech is not the same option running offense from the past few years, they still are a threat on the ground.
Their freshman running back, Jahmyr Gibbs, led the Yellow Jackets in all-purpose yards against UCF last week and was named ACC rookie of the week.