Region 4

Matchup 1

The Pitt Panthers defeat the South Carolina Gamecocks, 37-9, in the 1980 Sugar Bowl. The defense, led by Hugh Green and Rickey Jackson, kept star South Carolina running back George Rogers in check all game.

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November 25, 2004 - Pitt beats West Virginia 16-13

The Panthers defeat the West Virginia Mountaineers in the 2004 Backyard Brawl, 16-13, at Heinz Field. Pitt quarterback Tyler Palko sneaks in from 2 yards out for the winning score. The win lifts Pitt to its first BCS Bowl Berth and a share of the Big East Title.

Matchup 2

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.

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October 17, 1970 - Pitt roars back to defeat West Virginia

In one of the most unbelievable comebacks in Pitt Stadium and Panther history, the Panthers scored four times in the second half to defeat West Virginia, 36-35. The Panthers were down 35-8 at the half but dominated the final 30 minutes of play.

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