PSU vs Pitt Predictions?
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Torn. I really think Pitt can and should win this, but something tells me Pitt will be Pitt and let McSorely drive down the field to win like UNC did.
34-31 PSU
34-31 PSU
Pitt 76
PSU 1 (Pitt accidentally commit a safety on a two point conversion attempt, which is a one point score in NCAA rules.)
PSU 1 (Pitt accidentally commit a safety on a two point conversion attempt, which is a one point score in NCAA rules.)
Here's a prediction from a recruit:
Brad Everett
@BREAL412
One of Pitt's top recruiting targets is predicting Pitt beats Penn State. Aliquippa's M.J. Devonshire, who will be at the game, tells me, "I really believe they'll beat Penn State. And I don't think it will just be by a couple of points. I think it will be by at least 14."
#WPIAL
Brad Everett
@BREAL412
One of Pitt's top recruiting targets is predicting Pitt beats Penn State. Aliquippa's M.J. Devonshire, who will be at the game, tells me, "I really believe they'll beat Penn State. And I don't think it will just be by a couple of points. I think it will be by at least 14."
#WPIAL
I'm with you on the defense. I think they throw at will. I am just hoping Pitt can outscore them.
Pitt 41 - PSU 35
A page out of James from state college’s book, ice the kicker before that kick.
The safeties lose us the game in the final minutes (any talent level can convert 3rd & 18, regularly): 31-27.
I think it is going to be a low scoring affair with all the predictions of a shootout.
Pitt 17-Penn St 13
Pitt 17-Penn St 13
its amazing you can rip on the defense after one week when several key players were injured or playing injured,it reminds me of 2 years ago after the first week everyone dissed on the offense saying it was going to be our downfall and than after the psu game everyone shut up about it
This is the typical "dummy bet." National Joe Schmo bettors see PSU with their high profile and ranking playing a 5-7 team and think PSU rolls. Pitt could and probably should win the game outright. The line should be PSU by 2-3.
noted, and its possible Bates pulls off a Canada like 2 years ago.
Just not enough for me to bet on it yet.
PITT 38
Nitters 17
We run the ball all over them, giving Pickett some space to pick the Nitter D apart.
Hope the PITT D shows up!
It will be another one of these Not Again moments for Franklin.
Nitters 17
We run the ball all over them, giving Pickett some space to pick the Nitter D apart.
Hope the PITT D shows up!
It will be another one of these Not Again moments for Franklin.
Admittedly, Im heavily influenced by my Pitt fandom and my dislike of all things UPS but I really feel good about this game. Perhaps Im drinking the KP, Ford, Shockey and company Koolaide but I think this group will do something Pitt fans have not seen in years........exceed expectations.
I like Pitt comfortably in this game (more than 14). I think the Pitt offense comes out smoking and the more athletic Back 7 makes some splash plays on D. We'll see some RPO from KP and more deep/over the middle passing off of play action that will keep the UPS D off balance.
I like Pitt comfortably in this game (more than 14). I think the Pitt offense comes out smoking and the more athletic Back 7 makes some splash plays on D. We'll see some RPO from KP and more deep/over the middle passing off of play action that will keep the UPS D off balance.
Pitt fans haven’t been this excited for a home game since, well, two years ago when Penn State came to town. There will be plenty of bad blood flowing in the stands at Heinz Field, but between the lines, the Panthers will try to remain calm in a game that many of their supporters consider to be the biggest on the schedule. After splitting the first two meetings, Pitt can at least guarantee itself a draw in this four-game series by protecting home field again.
PLAYER(S) ON THE SPOT: All eyes will be on sophomore quarterback Kenny Pickett, as the Pitt offense figures to go as he goes. Sure, establishing the ground game will be priority No. 1 for offensive coordinator Shawn Watson, but Pickett won’t make it out of this game without having to make some big throws — or, shall we say, big plays. He could try to match Trace McSorley with his legs, too.
DON’T BE SURPRISED IF … This game comes down to a clutch make or disappointing miss by sophomore Pitt kicker Alex Kessman. He has the leg to hit from deep, tying a school record last season with a 56-yarder, but he also struggled with accuracy as a freshman, finishing 11 of 19 on field goals. Maybe Appalachian State could’ve used him last week?
THE PICK: McSorley might not torch an experienced, ostensibly improving Pitt defense, but it’s hard to imagine him playing poorly in this one. Both offenses could shine under the lights in prime time, and Miles Sanders will get another chance to show he can be Saquon Barkley Lite for the Nittany Lions. When in doubt, go with the more battle-tested quarterback to grind out another one in the final minutes, seconds or overtime. Penn State 31, Pitt 28.
Brian Batko covers Pitt football for the Pittsburgh-Post Gazette. Check out his work at Post-Gazette.com and follow him on Twitter (@BrianBatko).
PLAYER(S) ON THE SPOT: All eyes will be on sophomore quarterback Kenny Pickett, as the Pitt offense figures to go as he goes. Sure, establishing the ground game will be priority No. 1 for offensive coordinator Shawn Watson, but Pickett won’t make it out of this game without having to make some big throws — or, shall we say, big plays. He could try to match Trace McSorley with his legs, too.
DON’T BE SURPRISED IF … This game comes down to a clutch make or disappointing miss by sophomore Pitt kicker Alex Kessman. He has the leg to hit from deep, tying a school record last season with a 56-yarder, but he also struggled with accuracy as a freshman, finishing 11 of 19 on field goals. Maybe Appalachian State could’ve used him last week?
THE PICK: McSorley might not torch an experienced, ostensibly improving Pitt defense, but it’s hard to imagine him playing poorly in this one. Both offenses could shine under the lights in prime time, and Miles Sanders will get another chance to show he can be Saquon Barkley Lite for the Nittany Lions. When in doubt, go with the more battle-tested quarterback to grind out another one in the final minutes, seconds or overtime. Penn State 31, Pitt 28.
Brian Batko covers Pitt football for the Pittsburgh-Post Gazette. Check out his work at Post-Gazette.com and follow him on Twitter (@BrianBatko).
t's difficult to determine what would have been worse for Pitt: Penn State losing to Appalachian State or the Nittany Lions surviving in overtime, which is what they did. Actually, both outcomes would get the same result in Happy Valley. Penn State didn't play well, and that's enough for James Franklin to put the hammer down this week and get his team's famous focus back on track.
PLAYER ON THE SPOT: Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett had been almost perfect in training camp, not throwing an interception for the first few weeks. Then, he fumbled and threw a tipped pick against Albany. Pickett's teammates and coaches are talking about him like he's Dan Marino. But the reality is this is his third career start; this is Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley's third season as a starter. That's a huge difference.
DON’T BE SURPRISED IF … Penn State running back Miles Sanders struggles. Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi's first objective is to stop the run, and that will be easier this year with Saquon Barkley in the NFL.
THE PICK: It's fair to state that Penn State is not the same team without Barkley, but McSorley will make a big difference, especially throwing against a Pitt secondary that isn't as good as it will be later in the season. Albany recorded three chunk plays through the air; it's also fair to state McSorley might double that number. Penn State 27, Pitt 24.
Jerry DiPaola covers Pitt football for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Check out his work at TribLive.com and follow him on Twitter (@JDiPaola_Trib).
PLAYER ON THE SPOT: Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett had been almost perfect in training camp, not throwing an interception for the first few weeks. Then, he fumbled and threw a tipped pick against Albany. Pickett's teammates and coaches are talking about him like he's Dan Marino. But the reality is this is his third career start; this is Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley's third season as a starter. That's a huge difference.
DON’T BE SURPRISED IF … Penn State running back Miles Sanders struggles. Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi's first objective is to stop the run, and that will be easier this year with Saquon Barkley in the NFL.
THE PICK: It's fair to state that Penn State is not the same team without Barkley, but McSorley will make a big difference, especially throwing against a Pitt secondary that isn't as good as it will be later in the season. Albany recorded three chunk plays through the air; it's also fair to state McSorley might double that number. Penn State 27, Pitt 24.
Jerry DiPaola covers Pitt football for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. Check out his work at TribLive.com and follow him on Twitter (@JDiPaola_Trib).
If I was a betting man I would take Pitt with the points but PSU to win 35-31. Hope I am wrong.
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