UNDER the SCOPE: Pitt Panthers

Miami will travel to Pittsburgh to take on the Panthers is the crucial last game of the regular season on Saturday.

A berth in the ACC Championship Game and CFP could be at stake for both teams. To advance to the college football playoffs, the Canes must beat Pitt, or go home.

So, let’s put the PITT Panthers UNDER the SCOPE.

OFFENSE:

Total Offense Passing Rushing Points

438.6 YPG 281.6 YPG (#18) 124.9 YPG (#104) 37.6 PPG (#18)

Leaders:

Mason Heintshel, QB 1,899 YDS 14 TDS 6 INTS 62.9 QBR

Ja’Kyrian Turner RB 615 YDS 114 CARR 7 TDS 5.4 AVG

Kenny Johnson WR 691 YDS 47 RECP 5 TDS 14.7 AVG

DEFENSE:

Total Defense Passing Rushing Points

330.0 YPG (#35) 294.2 YPG 93.0 YPG 23.7 PPG (62nd)

Leaders:

Rasheem Biles, LB 76 TKL 2.5 SACKS 2 INT

Kyle Louis. LB 67 TKL 3.0 SACKS 2 INT

Braylan Lovelace LB 65 TKL 1.5 SACKS 2 INT

Kavir Bains-Marquez, DB 53 TKL 3 INT

SPECIAL TEAMS:

Field Goals 20/24 FGM 83.3%

BOTTOM LINE:

Pitt’s strength is their offense, led by QB Mason Heintshel. The Panther weakness is their defense, specifically the passing defense. They give up almost 300 yards passing per game.

Kickoff is set for 12:00 p.m. ET with coverage on ESPN.

GO CANES!