Pitt Bowl Projections Include Wisconsin, Washington and USC

Title: Pitt Bowl Projections Include Wisconsin, Washington and USC Pitt football is assured a bowl appearance, with projections for matchups against Wisconsin, Washington, or USC. Brett McMurphy projects Pitt to face Wisconsin in the Pinstripe Bowl on December 28, with Wisconsin favored by 4 points. Jerry Palm forecasts a matchup against Washington in the Holiday Bowl on December 27. Mark Schlabach predicts a game against USC in the Sun Bowl on December 31. The projected bowl games are considered lower-tier following Pitt's strong 7-0 start, which has since been marred by losses. Pitt has previously played in the Pinstripe Bowl, losing to Northwestern in 2016, and won the Sun Bowl against UCLA in 2022. The Panthers are currently on a three-game losing streak, having recently lost to No. 20 Clemson in a disappointing game. Head Coach Pat Narduzzi remains optimistic, emphasizing the team's confidence and potential for recovery in the remaining games. Pitt's final two games of the season are against Louisville and Boston College, both on the road. The potential matchups against Wisconsin and Washington are notable due to their strong Big Ten backgrounds, and Narduzzi has a history with USC.

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Original Article Author: Karl Ludwig