Region 4

Matchup 1

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.

VS.

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.

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