Okay, the offense was bad against Stanford. We all know that. But you might want to check out Josh Hammack's film review from the game because...well, as odd as it might sound, there were actually some things Pitt did offensively - scheme and play-calling things - that are somewhat encouraging if they build on them next year.
https://pittsburgh.rivals.com/news/...ffense-worked-and-didn-t-work-in-the-sun-bowl
https://pittsburgh.rivals.com/news/...ffense-worked-and-didn-t-work-in-the-sun-bowl