Nov. 18, 2009

    PITTSBURGH—The battle for the 2009 Big East championship and Bowl Championship Series berth will be decided in Pittsburgh on December 5 when the Panthers host Cincinnati at Heinz Field. The game will have a noon kickoff and be nationally televised by ABC, the Big East announced today.

    Pitt (9-1, 5-0 Big East) and Cincinnati (10-0, 6-0) are currently ranked among the nation’s Top 10. The Panthers are ranked as high as No. 8, while the Bearcats are No. 5.

    To purchase tickets for the Pitt-Cincinnati game, log on to www.PittsburghPanthers.com or call the Pitt Ticket Office at (800) 643-PITT.