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January 1, 1977 - Pitt wins National Championship over Georgia

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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LeSean McCoy sets Big East freshman rushing record in 2007

LeSean McCoy burst onto the college football scene in 2007 and became a well known name by the end of the season. In his first season at Pitt, McCoy put his name in the record books by breaking the Big East freshman rushing record, held by former Rutgers back Terrell Willis.

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