Semifinals

Matchup 1

The Panthers win their ninth national championship defeating the Georgia Bulldogs, 27-3. Tony Dorsett runs for 202 yards in the contest, while quarterback Matt Cavanaugh is named the game's MVP.

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September 16, 2000 - Pitt 12, Penn State 0

The Panthers defeated their arch rival Penn State, 12-0, at Three Rivers Stadium. Freshman Rod Rutherford scores the only touchdown of the game on a 62-yard pass from quarterback John Turman.

Matchup 2

The Panthers win the Sugar Bowl 24-20 on a last minute pass from quarterback Dan Marino to tight end John Brown. The Panthers were down by three to the Bulldogs with 42 seconds to go before Marino connected with the game winning pass.

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November 13, 2004 - Pitt defeats Notre Dame 41-38 in South Bend

The Panthers, led by Tyler Palko's five touchdown passes, defeated the Irish 41-38 at Notre Dame Stadium. It was the first time ever that a quarterback had thrown for five touchdowns against Notre Dame. Josh Cummings' field goal with one second left provides the winning points.

Matchup 3

The Panthers finished off their time at Pitt Stadium in style, defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, 37-27, before a sellout crowd of 60,190 people.

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December 1, 2007 - Pitt beats WVU 13-9

The Panthers upset the Mountaineers in the Backyard Brawl. Pitt's defense is outstanding all game. The victory keeps the Mountaineers out of the national championship game.

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