Pitt Football

So it’s finally here, the biggest rivalry in Pennsylvania sports. Pitt and Penn State have played each other for over 100 years, with their last game coming in 2016. In that game, the Panthers came out victorious 44-34. But let’s not forget the bad times – Pitt has lost to Penn State 85 times! So what makes a Pitt football game great or terrible? Read on to find out!

The Best Pitt Football Games

The best Pitt football games in history include a 41-34 victory over No. 2 Ohio State in 1954 and a 35-14 victory over No. 3 Penn State in 2006. The worst Pitt football game in history was a 54-0 loss to Miami (FL) in 1985.

The Worst Pitt Football Games

The Pitt football team has had its share of disappointing performances over the years. Here are five of the worst games in Pitt football history.

5. September 10, 2009: The Panthers lost to Temple by a score of 52-3. It was the most lopsided loss in Pitt football history and marked the lowest point of Greg Johnson’s tenure as head coach.
4. November 5, 2006: The Panthers lost to West Virginia by a score of 47-21. Pitt fans were not happy with this result, as it was their first shutout loss since 1981.
3. October 9, 2002: The Panthers lost to Syracuse by a score of 50-14. This game marked the end of Jim Chaney’s tenure at Pitt and signaled the decline of the program under Johnson.
2. October 26, 1990: The Panthers lost to Maryland by a score of 59-0. This game is still considered one of the worst performances in history and is seen as one of the reasons for Johnson’s firing after that season.
1. September 8, 1988: The Panthers lost to Miami (FL) by a score of 42-10. This game was seen as a disaster from start to finish and signaled

Conclusion

Pittsburgh fans have been through a lot in the past 100 years, and they’ve come out on the other side with some amazing football games. While there have been plenty of heartbreaking losses, there have also been some unbelievable victories that will always be remembered. In this article, I’m going to countdown the best and worst games in history, giving readers a snapshot of what it’s like to be a die-hard fan of the Panthers. Let us know which game you think is #1 on our list!