Over the 10-year span from 1973 to 1982, Penn State and Pittsburgh were ranked for their rivalry matchup every year. The final one of those was a top-5 showdown that took place on this day 40 years ago. In the second half, it was Penn State that ultimately exerted its dominance. The Nittany Lions stifled their rivals for a 19-10 victory. Setting the Stage Both teams were … [Read more...] about 40-Year CFB Anniversary: Penn State Bests Pitt in Top-5 Matchup, 19-10
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ACC Bowl Projections
We are rapidly approaching Thanksgiving weekend meaning we are in the final week of the regular season. This week we get fed rivalry week for Thanksgiving weekend, one of the best weekends of the year. With that being said the bowl selection process is getting a little more clearer. For the ACC the bowl selection process is getting easier to pin point. If there are no major … [Read more...] about ACC Bowl Projections
ACC Bowl Projections
I don't care what anyone says, bowl games still mean something. Earlier today we gave you the list of power five teams who are already out of bowl contention. Going to a bowl game or not could still be the difference in someone's job pressure whether low or high. Currently the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) has nine teams that have earned bowl eligibility and could possibly … [Read more...] about ACC Bowl Projections
40-Year CFB Anniversary: Big Fourth Quarter Propels Notre Dame Past No. 1 Pitt, 31-16
The Gerry Faust era in South Bend won't be remembered with any great fondness. On a given day, however, his Notre Dame team could still knock off the nation's best. On this day 40 years, that's just what the Fighting Irish did. Notre Dame scored 21 fourth-quarter points to stun No. 1 Pittsburgh, 31-16. Setting the Stage At 7-0, Pittsburgh was ranked No. 1 in the country … [Read more...] about 40-Year CFB Anniversary: Big Fourth Quarter Propels Notre Dame Past No. 1 Pitt, 31-16
40-Year CFB Anniversary: Pitt Scores 16 Fourth-Quarter Points to Rally Past West Virginia
When rivals meet, they say you can throw the records out. That was certainly the case on this day 40 years ago. In a rivalry dubbed the "Backyard Brawl," West Virginia had No. 2 Pittsburgh on the ropes. In the end, two touchdown drives led by Dan Marino, a safety, and a missed field goal were the difference as Pittsburgh prevailed, 16-13. Setting the Stage Second-ranked … [Read more...] about 40-Year CFB Anniversary: Pitt Scores 16 Fourth-Quarter Points to Rally Past West Virginia
