Region 2

Matchup 1

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.

VS. November 6, 1976 - Pitt claims #1 spot in the nation

It was a banner day for the University of Pittsburgh football program. First, Pitt defeated Army then Purdue upset top ranked Michigan, which propelled the Panthers into the number 1 spot.

Matchup 2

Pitt outlasts West Virginia in three overtimes to defeat the Mountaineers, 41-38, in the 1997 Backyard Brawl. Pete Gonzalez completes a fourth and 17 to wide receiver Jake Hoffart to keep the Panthers alive. The Panthers win on a 20-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Gonzalez to wide receiver Terry Murphy in triple overtime.

VS.

November 23, 1918 - Pitt shuts down explosive Georgia Tech

The University of Pittsburgh defeated powerful Georgia Tech, 32-0. The victory over Tech propelled the Panthers to a national championship.

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