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UNIVERSITY INFO

Location: Pittsburgh, Pa.Enrollment: 34,580Founded: 1787Conference: Atlantic Coast ConferenceNickname: PanthersColors: Blue and GoldChancellor: Dr. Patrick GallagherDirector of Athletics: Heather Lyke

FOOTBALL INFO

2017 Overall Record: 5-7 2017 ACC Record (place): 3-5 (T-4th Coastal Division)Home Stadium: Heinz Field (68,400/grass)Press Box: (412) 697-7198Head Coach: Pat NarduzziAlma Mater: Rhode Island (1990)Record at Pitt (season): 21-17 (fourth)Overall Collegiate Record: sameStarters Returning: 14 (4 offense, 9 defense, 1 specialist)Starters Lost: 10 (7 offense, 2 defense, 1 specialist)Lettermen Returning: 43 (14 offense, 27 defense, 2 specialists)Lettermen Lost: 25 (16 offense, 7 defense, 2 specialists)Offensive System: Pro StyleDefensive System: 4-3

MEDIA INFO

Athletic Communications Phone: (412) 648-8240Football Office Phone: (412) 648-8700Official Pitt Web: PittsburghPanthers.comMedia Info: collegepressbox.comPitt Football Twitter/Instagram: @Pitt_FBPitt YouTube Page: YouTube.com/pittlivewireOfficial ACC Web: theacc.comACC Football Twitter: @ACCFootballExec. Assoc. AD/Communications: E.J. Borghetti (football contact)Borghetti e-mail: eborghetti@athletics.pitt.eduAssistant Communications Director: R.J. Sepich (co-contact)Sepich e-mail: rsepich@athletics.pitt.eduCommunications Coordinator: Celeste Welsh (credential contact)Welsh e-mail: cwelsh@athletics.pitt.edu

2018 SCHEDULEDATE OPPONENT (TV) TIME

Sept. 1 Albany (ACCNE) 3:30 p.m.Sept. 8 Penn State (ABC) 8 p.m.Sept. 15 Georgia Tech* (RSN) 12:30 p.m.Sept. 22 at North Carolina* TBASept. 29 at UCF TBAOct. 6 Syracuse* (HC) TBAOct. 13 at Notre Dame (NBC) 2:30 p.m.Oct. 27 Duke* TBANov. 2 (Fri.) at Virginia* (ESPN2) 7:30 p.m.Nov. 10 Virginia Tech* TBANov. 17 at Wake Forest* TBANov. 24 at Miami* TBADec. 1 Dr Pepper ACC Championship Game# TBA *ACC game#Bank of America Stadium (Charlotte, N.C.)(HC) HomecomingDue to television, TBA kickoff times will be announced at a later date.

2017 RESULTS (5-7)DATE OPPONENT (TV) RESULT

Sept. 2 Youngstown State (ACCNE) W, 28-21 (OT)Sept. 9 at Penn State (ABC) L, 14-33Sept. 16 Oklahoma State (ESPN) L, 21-59Sept. 23 at Georgia Tech* (ACC Network) L, 17-35Sept. 30 Rice (RSN) W, 42-10Oct. 7 at Syracuse* (RSN) L, 24-27Oct. 14 NC State* (HC) (RSN) L, 17-35Oct. 21 at Duke* (ACC Network) W, 24-17Oct. 28 Virginia* (RSN) W, 31-14Nov. 9 (Thurs.) North Carolina* (ESPN) L, 31-34Nov. 18 at Virginia Tech* (ACC Network) L, 14-20Nov. 24 (Fri.) Miami* (ABC) W, 24-14*ACC game (HC) Homecoming

PITT FOOTBALL COACHING STAFF

Pat Narduzzi Head CoachCharlie Partridge Assistant Head Coach and Defensive LineShawn Watson Offensive Coordinator and QuarterbacksRandy Bates Defensive Coordinator Andre Powell Special Teams Coordinator and Running Backs Rob Harley Linebackers and Recruiting CoordinatorDave Borbely Offensive LineArchie Collins SecondaryTim Salem Tight EndsCory Sanders SafetiesKevin Sherman Wide ReceiversDave Andrews Strength and ConditioningBen Cotton Offensive Graduate AssistantMike Perish Offensive Graduate AssistantMike Caprara Defensive Graduate AssistantJosh Lott Defensive Graduate Assistant

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Quick Facts ...........................................................................3Media Services ......................................................................4Pitt IMG Sports Network ........................................................52018 Opponents ................................................................ 6-7Heinz Field/Road Headquarters .............................................8Heinz Field Parking Map .......................................................9ACC Composite Schedule ....................................................102018-19 ACC Bowl Lineup ..................................................11

2018 PREVIEW 12-23

Preview.......................................................................... 14-16Preseason Depth Chart .......................................................17Personnel ............................................................................18Preseason Honors ................................................................19Numerical Roster .......................................................... 20-21Alphabetical Roster ....................................................... 20-21Geographic Roster ......................................................... 22-23Pronunciation Guide ............................................................23Class Breakdown ................................................................23

COACHING STAFF 24-51

Head Coach Pat Narduzzi .............................................. 26-27Assistant Coaches ........................................................ 28-38Football Staff ................................................................ 39-51

PLAYER PROFILES 52-93

Veteran Profiles ............................................................. 54-88Newcomer Profiles ......................................................... 89-93

2017 SEASON IN REVIEW 94-111

2017 Final Statistics ................................................... 96-1012017 By-Quarter Statistics ...............................................1022017 Game-by-Game Starting Lineups .............................1032017 Game Summaries ............................................. 104-1092017 Honors and Awards ..................................................110Pitt in the ACC and NCAA..................................................111

RECORD BOOK 112-153

Individual Records .................................................... 114-115Team Records ....................................................................116All-Time Leaders ....................................................... 117-119Annual Leaders ......................................................... 120-125Statistical Trends ...................................................... 126-127Overtime Records ...................................................... 128-129Coaching Records .............................................................130All-Time Series .......................................................... 131-140Year-by-Year Results .........................................................141Game-by-Game Results ............................................ 142-153

HISTORY 154-189

National Titles ...................................................................156National Individual Awards ...............................................157Pitt and the Heisman Trophy .............................................158First Team All-Americans ..................................................159National Academic Honors ................................................160Hall of Famers ...................................................................161Retired Jerseys .......................................................... 162-163Conference Honors .................................................... 164-166All-Star Games .......................................................... 167-169Team Captains .......................................................... 169-170Ed Conway Award ..............................................................171Bowl History .............................................................. 172-177Football Lettermen .................................................... 178-189

PRO FOOTBALL 190-203

NFL Draft Picks ......................................................... 192-195All-Time NFL Roster ................................................... 196-201Pitt in the Pro Bowl and Super Bowl .................................202Pitt in the Super Bowl (By Game) ......................................203

THIS IS PITT 204-212

Chancellor Patrick Gallagher ............................................206The University of Pittsburgh ...................................... 206-207Director of Athletics Heather Lyke ............................. 208-209Heinz Field Facts ....................................................... 210-211UPMC Sports Medicine ......................................................212

EDITORSE.J. Borghetti, R.J. Sepich and Celeste Welsh

CONTRIBUTORSTyler Gorse, Christina Grzybek, Matt Keenan, Mike McNabb, Jack Roach and Kyle Uminski

DESIGNDepartment of Communications Services

PRINTINGReed & Witting Printing

PHOTOGRAPHYTom Altany, Will Babin, Harry Bloomberg, Terry Clark, Michael Drazdzinski, Herb Ferguson, Jeff Gamza, George Gojkovich, Joe Kapelewski, Charles LeClaire, Pete Madia, Bill McBride, Ted Oppegard, Chaz Palla, Ron Pradetto, Karl Roser (Pittsburgh Steelers), David Silverman, Pro Football Hall of Fame, National Football League and Sports Illustrated

A VERY SPECIAL THANKSAmy Kleebank, Marygrace Reder, the Atlantic Coast Conference and all prior Pitt sports information staffs

The 2018 Pitt Football Media Guide is a production of the University of Pittsburgh Athletic Communications Office.ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

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PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA CONTACTSE.J. Borghetti, Executive Associate Athletic Director (football contact)Borghetti e-mail: eborghetti@athletics.pitt.eduR.J. Sepich, Assistant Communications Director (co-contact)Sepich e-mail: rsepich@athletics.pitt.eduCeleste Welsh, Communications Coordinator (credential contact)Welsh e-mail: cwelsh@athletics.pitt.edu

PITT COMMUNICATIONS CONTACT INFORMATIONPitt Communications Office: (412) 648-8240Heinz Field Press Box: (412) 697-7198Pitt Football Office: (412) 648-8700

PITT FOOTBALL ON THE WEBOfficial Pitt Athletics Site: PittsburghPanthers.comMedia Info: collegepressbox.comPitt Football Twitter/Instagram: @Pitt_FBPitt YouTube Page: YouTube.com/pittlivewire

PITT COMMUNICATIONS MAILING ADDRESSUniversity of PittsburghAthletic CommunicationsPetersen Events Center3719 Terrace StreetPittsburgh, PA 15261

PITT PRACTICE FACILITY ADDRESSPitt Football OfficeUPMC Rooney Sports Complex3450 South Water StreetPittsburgh, PA 15203

ACC COMMUNICATIONS CONTACTSAmy Yakola, Executive Associate Commissioner (chief of external affairs)Yakola e-mail: ayakola@theacc.orgKevin Best, Senior Associate Commissioner (football contact) Best email: kbest@theacc.orgACC Phone: (336) 854-8787

ACC FOOTBALL ON THE WEBOfficial ACC Site: theacc.comMedia Info: collegepressbox.comACC Football Twitter: @ACCFootball ACC YouTube Page: YouTube.com/ACCDigitalNetwork

PITT WEEKLY PRESS CONFERENCECoach Pat Narduzzi will conduct his game week preview press conferences on Mondays at noon. The conferences will be held at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. Video will be available later that day at YouTube.com/pittlivewire. A transcript will be posted on PittsburghPanthers.com.

ACC FOOTBALL COACHES TELECONFERENCECoach Narduzzi will be available for media questions via the ACC Football Teleconference every Wednesday during the season beginning Aug. 29 from 12:10 to 12:20 p.m. Contact the Pitt communications office for access to the call.

PITT PRACTICE COVERAGEOn designated days, the initial 30 minutes of Pitt football practice are open to the media for observation. Photographers are also free to shoot practice during this time. The duration of the workout is closed. Reporters should contact the communications office in advance for practice times and proper clearance. All practices will be held at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex.

PITT WEEKLY INTERVIEWSAll interviews must be arranged through the communications office. Select players and assistant coaches are available for post-practice media sessions on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. In addition to his Monday press conferences, Coach Narduzzi will have a media briefing on Thursdays of game weeks. Please consult the communications office for exact times.

OBTAINING PITT MEDIA CREDENTIALSCredentials for Pitt home games are issued to working media only and should be requested as early as possible due to space limitations and demand. All credential requests should be made online at www.sportssystems.com/pitt.

PITT GAME DAY MEDIA ENTRANCEPress members must enter Heinz Field with their credentials through the designated entrance on the west side of the stadium on Allegheny Avenue. The media entrance is just past Gate A, directly across from the Carnegie Science Center. After checking in with security, take the elevator up to the fourth floor for access to the press box.

GAME DAY MEDIA WILL CALLCredentials that cannot be mailed may be obtained on game day at media will call, located at the media entrance on the west side of the stadium on Allegheny Avenue. Media will call opens two hours before kickoff. A photo ID must be shown to receive credentials.

GAME DAY PHONES/WIRELESS SERVICEThe communications office supplies an adequate number of phones in the press box for general use by visiting reporters. Personal phone lines at assigned seats can be ordered by contacting the communications office and obtaining a phone line request form. Orders must be placed at least four days prior to game day. Wireless Internet service is available free of charge to media members in the Heinz Field press box.

HEINZ FIELD PHOTO ROOMThere is a photo room easily accessible from the field for covering photographers. Enter the tunnel located closest to the Pitt sideline in the closed (north) end of the stadium.

POSTGAME INTERVIEWSThe postgame press conference for Pitt home games will be held in the media compound, located conveniently off the administrative offices lobby by the press box elevator. Coach Pat Narduzzi and select Pitt players will attend the press conference. Pitt’s locker room is closed to the media and the public. Opponent interviews will be held in a room connected to the visitor’s locker room.

E.J. BORGHETTI R.J. SEPICH CELESTE WELSH

For the sixth consecutive season, Pitt pregame coverage and in-game sideline reports will be provided by Larry Richert.

One of Pittsburgh’s most recognized voices and faces, Richert has hosted the venerable KDKA Morning News Show (1020 AM) since 2001. His broadcasting career spans nearly four decades in both radio and television.

Richert is the Heinz Field public address announcer for Pittsburgh Steelers home games and narrates the Steelers’ annual highlight films.

The 2013 season marked Richert’s return to college football. During the latter 1980s, he produced Pitt football radio broadcasts for four seasons.

Richert is a tremendous ambassador for all things Pittsburgh, emceeing more than 100 benefits annually throughout the region. He is a past recipient of the Richard S. Caliguiri Award for exemplary community service.

The 2018 season marks the ninth for Pitt’s partnership with Sportsradio 93.7 The Fan. Beyond game broadcasts, the station airs a wide array of programming focusing on the Panthers’ sports scene throughout the year.

As of June 2018, the Pitt IMG Sports Network lineup of football stations included:

Ambridge WMBA-AM 1460Beaver Falls WBVP-AM 1230Bedford WBFD-AM 1310Connellsville WLSW-FM 103.9Harrisburg WTKT-AM 1460Indiana WCCS-AM 1160Johnstown WCRO-AM 1230Meyersdale/ WQZS-FM 93.3 Somerset Oil City WKQW-AM 1120Pittsburgh KDKA-FM 93.7Uniontown WMBS-AM 590

Game broadcasts are also available on SiriusXM Satellite Radio.

The University of Pittsburgh and its multimedia rights holder IMG provide the Panthers with comprehensive radio coverage throughout the football season. Led by 50,000-watt flagship station Sportsradio 93.7 The Fan (KDKA-FM) in Pittsburgh, Pitt football games are broadcast on the Pitt IMG Sports Network, a loyal network of stations that spans the Commonwealth.

Football radio coverage on the Pitt IMG Sports Network includes:

• A three-hour pregame show (first hour on 93.7 The Fan and the last two on the entire Pitt IMG Sports Network).

• Panther Reaction, a call-in show on 93.7 The Fan following postgame coverage.

• The Pat Narduzzi Show presented by the Dollar Energy Fund on most Wednesdays from 6 to 7 p.m. Coach Narduzzi previews the upcoming game and takes questions from callers listening on many of the same Pitt IMG Sports Network affiliates that carry Panthers’ game broadcasts.

Known to Pitt fans nationwide as the “Voice of the Panthers,” Bill Hillgrove will handle football play-by-play duties for the 45th consecutive year. During an accomplished broadcasting career that spans five decades, Hillgrove has been behind the mic for some of the greatest moments in Pitt and Pittsburgh sports history.

Hillgrove was Pitt football’s color analyst from 1970-73 before taking over as play-by-play man for the 1974 season. He has called play-by-play for Pitt basketball since 1969.

Hillgrove is a past recipient of the prestigious Chris Schenkel Award for excellence in college football broadcasting. In 1995 he was named the play-by-play announcer for the Pittsburgh Steelers and has called the action for four Super Bowls.

Pat Bostick makes his fulltime return to Pitt football radio broadcasts as color analyst this fall. The former Panthers quarterback previously served in that role from 2011-15 as well as select games during the 2017 season.

A three-year football letterman (2007-08, 2010), Bostick was under center for such memorable Pitt victories as the 13-9 upset of West Virginia in 2007 and 36-33 quadruple-overtime win at Notre Dame in 2008.

Bostick makes a tremendous impression on listeners with his keen insight and analysis. In addition to Pitt game days, he will continue to be a frequently heard voice talking college football on 93.7 The Fan’s various shows.

A 2010 honors graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, Bostick earned his bachelor’s degree in just three years before completing a second degree in 2011.

In addition to his broadcasting work, Bostick serves as associate athletic director for major gifts at Pitt.

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ALBANYSEPT. 1 • HEINZ FIELD

QUICK FACTSLOCATION: Albany, N.Y.CONFERENCE: Colonial Athletic Association2017 RECORD: 4-7, 2-6 CAAHEAD COACH: Greg GattusoCAREER RECORD: 118-56 (16 years)SCHOOL RECORD: 21-24 (four years)FOOTBALL SID: Pete Iorizzo PHONE: (518) 442-3359EMAIL: piorizzo@albany.eduWEBSITE: ualbanysports.comPRESS BOX: (518) 442-5895

2018 SCHEDULESept. 1 at PittSept. 8 at Rhode Island*Sept. 15 Morgan StateSept. 22 Saint Francis (PA)Oct. 6 at William & Mary*Oct. 13 Richmond*Oct. 20 Towson*Oct. 27 at Maine*Nov. 3 Delaware*Nov. 10 at New Hampshire*Nov. 17 Stony Brook*

*Colonial Athletic Association game

PENN STATESEPT. 8 • HEINZ FIELD

QUICK FACTSLOCATION: University Park, Pa.CONFERENCE: Big Ten2017 RECORD: 11-2, 7-2 Big TenHEAD COACH: James FranklinCAREER RECORD: 60-32 (seven years)SCHOOL RECORD: 36-17 (four years)FOOTBALL SID: Kristina PetersenPHONE: (814) 865-2497EMAIL: kap18@psu.eduWEBSITE: gopsusports.comPRESS BOX: (814) 863-1121

2018 SCHEDULESept. 1 Appalachian StateSept. 8 at PittSept. 15 Kent StateSept. 21 at Illinois*Sept. 29 Ohio State*Oct. 13 Michigan State*Oct. 20 at Indiana*Oct. 27 Iowa*Nov. 3 at Michigan*Nov. 10 Wisconsin*Nov. 17 at Rutgers*Nov. 24 Maryland*

*Big Ten game

GEORGIA TECHSEPT. 15 • HEINZ FIELD

QUICK FACTSLOCATION: Atlanta, Ga.CONFERENCE: Atlantic Coast Conference2017 RECORD: 5-6, 4-4 ACCHEAD COACH: Paul JohnsonCAREER RECORD: 182-93 (21 years)SCHOOL RECORD: 75-54 (10 years)FOOTBALL SID: Mike FlynnPHONE: (404) 894-5445EMAIL: mflynn@athletics.gatech.eduWEBSITE: ramblinwreck.comPRESS BOX: (404) 894-1204

2018 SCHEDULESept. 1 Alcorn StateSept. 8 at USFSept. 15 at Pitt*Sept. 22 Clemson*Sept. 29 Bowling GreenOct. 5 at Louisville*Oct. 13 Duke*Oct. 25 at Virginia Tech*Nov. 3 at North Carolina*Nov. 10 Miami*Nov. 17 Virginia*Nov. 24 at Georgia

*Atlantic Coast Conference game

NORTH CAROLINASEPT. 22 • KENAN MEMORIAL STADIUM

QUICK FACTSLOCATION: Chapel Hill, N.C.CONFERENCE: Atlantic Coast Conference2017 RECORD: 3-9, 1-7 ACCHEAD COACH: Larry FedoraCAREER RECORD: 77-53 (10 years)SCHOOL RECORD: 43-34 (six years)FOOTBALL SID: Bobby HundleyPHONE: (919) 962-2123EMAIL: bhundley@unc.eduWEBSITE: goheels.comPRESS BOX: (919) 962-2123

2018 SCHEDULESept. 1 at CaliforniaSept. 8 at East CarolinaSept. 15 UCFSept. 22 Pitt*Sept. 27 at Miami*Oct. 13 Virginia Tech*Oct. 20 at Syracuse*Oct. 27 at Virginia*Nov. 3 Georgia Tech*Nov. 10 at Duke*Nov. 17 Western CarolinaNov. 24 NC State*

*Atlantic Coast Conference game

UCFSEPT. 29 • SPECTRUM STADIUM

QUICK FACTSLOCATION: Orlando, Fla.CONFERENCE: American Athletic Conference2017 RECORD: 13-0, 8-0 AACHEAD COACH: Josh Heupel CAREER RECORD: 0-0SCHOOL RECORD: sameFOOTBALL SID: Andy SeeleyPHONE: (407) 823-2729EMAIL: aseeley@athletics.ucf.eduWEBSITE: ucfknights.comPRESS BOX: (407) 822-0386

2018 SCHEDULEAug. 30 at Connecticut*Sept. 8 South Carolina StateSept. 15 at North CarolinaSept. 21 Florida AtlanticSept. 29 PittOct. 6 SMU*Oct. 13 at Memphis*Oct. 20 at East Carolina*Nov. 1 Temple*Nov. 10 Navy*Nov. 17 Cincinnati*Nov. 23 at USF*

*American Athletic Conference game

SYRACUSEOCT. 6 • HEINZ FIELD

QUICK FACTSLOCATION: Syracuse, N.Y.CONFERENCE: Atlantic Coast Conference2017 RECORD: 4-8, 2-6 ACCHEAD COACH: Dino BabersCAREER RECORD: 45-32 (six years)SCHOOL RECORD: 8-16 (two years)FOOTBALL SID: Mike MorrisonPHONE: (315) 443-2608EMAIL: mdmorris@syr.eduWEBSITE: cuse.comPRESS BOX: (315) 443-4241

2018 SCHEDULEAug. 31 at Western MichiganSept. 8 WagnerSept. 15 Florida State*Sept. 22 ConnecticutSept. 29 at Clemson*Oct. 6 at Pitt*Oct. 20 North Carolina*Oct. 27 NC State*Nov. 3 at Wake Forest*Nov. 9 Louisville*Nov. 17 vs. Notre DameNov. 24 at Boston College*

*Atlantic Coast Conference game

NOTRE DAMEOCT. 13 • NOTRE DAME STADIUM

QUICK FACTSLOCATION: Notre Dame, Ind.CONFERENCE: Independent2017 RECORD: 10-3HEAD COACH: Brian KellyCAREER RECORD: 240-91-2 (26 years)SCHOOL RECORD: 69-34 (eight years)FOOTBALL SID: Michael BertschPHONE: (574) 631-8642EMAIL: mbertsc1@nd.eduWEBSITE: und.comPRESS BOX: (574) 631-7810

2018 SCHEDULESept. 1 MichiganSept. 8 Ball StateSept. 15 VanderbiltSept. 22 at Wake ForestSept. 29 StanfordOct. 6 at Virginia TechOct. 13 PittOct. 27 vs. NavyNov. 3 at NorthwesternNov. 10 Florida StateNov. 17 vs. SyracuseNov. 24 at USC

DUKEOCT. 27 • HEINZ FIELD

QUICK FACTSLOCATION: Durham, N.C.CONFERENCE: Atlantic Coast Conference2017 RECORD: 7-6, 3-5 ACCHEAD COACH: David CutcliffeCAREER RECORD: 103-96 (16 years)SCHOOL RECORD: 59-67 (10 years)FOOTBALL SID: Art ChasePHONE: (919) 684-2614EMAIL: chasea@duke.eduWEBSITE: goduke.comPRESS BOX: (919) 684-4203

2018 SCHEDULEAug. 31 Army West PointSept. 8 at NorthwesternSept. 15 at BaylorSept. 22 North Carolina Central Sept. 29 Virginia Tech*Oct. 13 at Georgia Tech*Oct. 20 Virginia*Oct. 27 at Pitt*Nov. 3 at Miami*Nov. 10 North Carolina*Nov. 17 at Clemson*Nov. 24 Wake Forest*

*Atlantic Coast Conference game

VIRGINIANOV. 2 • SCOTT STADIUM

QUICK FACTSLOCATION: Charlottesville, Va.CONFERENCE: Atlantic Coast Conference2017 RECORD: 6-7, 3-5 ACCHEAD COACH: Bronco MendenhallCAREER RECORD: 107-60 (13 years)SCHOOL RECORD: 8-17 (two years)FOOTBALL SID: Vincent BriedisPHONE: (434) 982-5533EMAIL: briedis@virginia.eduWEBSITE: virginiasports.comPRESS BOX: (434) 296-5910

2018 SCHEDULESept. 1 RichmondSept. 8 at IndianaSept. 15 Ohio Sept. 22 Louisville*Sept. 29 at NC State*Oct. 13 Miami*Oct. 20 at Duke*Oct. 27 North Carolina*Nov. 2 Pitt*Nov. 10 LibertyNov. 17 at Georgia Tech*Nov. 23 at Virginia Tech*

*Atlantic Coast Conference game

VIRGINIA TECHNOV. 10 • HEINZ FIELD

QUICK FACTSLOCATION: Blacksburg, Va.CONFERENCE: Atlantic Coast Conference2017 RECORD: 9-4, 5-3 ACCHEAD COACH: Justin FuenteCAREER RECORD: 45-31 (six years)SCHOOL RECORD: 19-8 (two years)FOOTBALL SID: Pete MorisPHONE: (540) 231-6726EMAIL: morisvt@vt.eduWEBSITE: hokiesports.comPRESS BOX: (540) 231-4905

2018 SCHEDULESept. 3 at Florida State*Sept. 8 William & MarySept. 15 East CarolinaSept. 22 at Old DominionSept. 29 at Duke*Oct. 6 Notre DameOct. 13 at North Carolina*Oct. 25 Georgia Tech*Nov. 3 Boston College*Nov. 10 at Pitt*Nov. 17 Miami*Nov. 23 Virginia*

*Atlantic Coast Conference game

WAKE FORESTNOV. 17 • BB&T FIELD

QUICK FACTSLOCATION: Winston-Salem, N.C.CONFERENCE: Atlantic Coast Conference2017 RECORD: 8-5, 4-4 ACCHEAD COACH: Dave ClawsonCAREER RECORD: 111-109 (18 years)SCHOOL RECORD: 21-29 (four years)FOOTBALL SID: Steve ShuttPHONE: (336) 758-5640EMAIL: shuttsj@wfu.eduWEBSITE: wakeforestsports.comPRESS BOX: (336) 896-9159

2018 SCHEDULEAug. 30 at TulaneSept. 8 TowsonSept. 13 Boston College*Sept. 22 Notre DameSept. 29 RiceOct. 6 Clemson*Oct. 20 at Florida State*Oct. 27 at Louisville*Nov. 3 Syracuse*Nov. 8 at NC State*Nov. 17 Pitt*Nov. 24 at Duke*

*Atlantic Coast Conference game

MIAMINOV. 24 • HARD ROCK STADIUM

QUICK FACTSLOCATION: Coral Gables, Fla.CONFERENCE: Atlantic Coast Conference2017 RECORD: 10-3, 7-1 ACCHEAD COACH: Mark RichtCAREER RECORD: 164-58 (17 years)SCHOOL RECORD: 19-7 (two years)FOOTBALL SID: Carter ToolePHONE: (305) 284-3245EMAIL: carter.toole@miami.eduWEBSITE: hurricanesports.comPRESS BOX: (305) 284-81922018 SCHEDULESept. 2 vs. LSUSept. 8 Savannah StateSept. 15 at ToledoSept. 22 FIUSept. 27 North Carolina*Oct. 6 Florida State*Oct. 13 at Virginia*Oct. 26 at Boston College*Nov. 3 Duke*Nov. 10 at Georgia Tech*Nov. 17 at Virginia Tech*Nov. 24 Pitt*

*Atlantic Coast Conference game

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NORTH CAROLINASeptember 21-22Sheraton Imperial Hotel and Convention Center4700 Emperor BoulevardDurham, NC 27703(919) 941-5050

UCFSeptember 28-29Rosen Shingle Creek9939 Universal BoulevardOrlando, FL 32819(407) 996-9939

NOTRE DAMEOctober 12-13Blue Chip Casino and Hotel777 Blue Chip DriveMichigan City, IN 46360(219) 879-7711

VIRGINIA November 1-2DoubleTree by Hilton Charlottesville990 Hilton Heights RoadCharlottesville, VA 22901(434) 973-2121

WAKE FORESTNovember 16-17Greensboro-High Point Marriott AirportOne Marriott DriveGreensboro, NC 27409(336) 852-6450

MIAMINovember 23-24Renaissance Fort Lauderdale-Plantation Hotel1230 South Pine Island RoadPlantation, FL 33324(954) 472-2252

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10 PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA GUIDE 11

2018–19 ACC BOWL LINEUP2018 ACC COMPOSITE SCHEDULE

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THURSDAY, AUG. 30Wake Forest at Tulane

FRIDAY, AUG. 31Army West Point at DukeSyracuse at Western Michigan

SATURDAY, SEPT. 1James Madison at NC StateFurman at ClemsonAlcorn State at Georgia TechMassachusetts at Boston CollegeAlbany at PittRichmond at VirginiaLouisville vs. Alabama (Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Fla.)North Carolina at California

SUNDAY, SEPT. 2Miami vs. LSU (AT&T Stadium, Arlington, Texas)

MONDAY, SEPT. 3Virginia Tech at Florida State

SATURDAY, SEPT. 8Towson at Wake ForestDuke at Northwestern Georgia State at NC StateHoly Cross at Boston CollegeWilliam & Mary at Virginia TechWagner at SyracuseNorth Carolina at East Carolina Savannah State at MiamiClemson at Texas A&MIndiana State at LouisvilleSamford at Florida StateVirginia at Indiana Penn State at PittGeorgia Tech at USF

THURSDAY, SEPT. 13Boston College at Wake Forest

SATURDAY, SEPT. 15Florida State at SyracuseUCF at North CarolinaEast Carolina at Virginia TechGeorgia Tech at PittOhio at Virginia Georgia Southern at ClemsonWest Virginia at NC StateDuke at BaylorWestern Kentucky at LouisvilleMiami at Toledo

SATURDAY, SEPT. 22Virginia Tech at Old DominionNC State at Marshall Boston College at PurdueClemson at Georgia TechNorth Carolina Central at DukeNorthern Illinois at Florida StateLouisville at VirginiaFIU at MiamiPitt at North CarolinaUConn at SyracuseNotre Dame at Wake Forest

THURSDAY, SEPT. 27North Carolina at Miami

SATURDAY, SEPT. 29Temple at Boston CollegeSyracuse at ClemsonVirginia Tech at DukeFlorida State at LouisvilleBowling Green at Georgia TechVirginia at NC StatePitt at UCFRice at Wake Forest

FRIDAY, OCT. 5Georgia Tech at Louisville

SATURDAY, OCT. 6Boston College at NC StateClemson at Wake ForestFlorida State at MiamiSyracuse at PittNotre Dame at Virginia Tech

SATURDAY, OCT. 13Louisville at Boston CollegeDuke at Georgia TechMiami at VirginiaVirginia Tech at North CarolinaPitt at Notre Dame

SATURDAY, OCT. 20NC State at ClemsonVirginia at DukeWake Forest at Florida StateNorth Carolina at Syracuse

THURSDAY, OCT. 25Georgia Tech at Virginia Tech

FRIDAY, OCT. 26Miami at Boston College

SATURDAY, OCT. 27Clemson at Florida StateDuke at PittWake Forest at LouisvilleNorth Carolina at VirginiaNC State at Syracuse

FRIDAY, NOV. 2Pitt at Virginia

SATURDAY, NOV. 3Boston College at Virginia TechLouisville at ClemsonDuke at MiamiFlorida State at NC StateGeorgia Tech at North CarolinaSyracuse at Wake Forest

THURSDAY, NOV. 8Wake Forest at NC State

FRIDAY, NOV. 9Louisville at Syracuse

SATURDAY, NOV. 10Clemson at Boston CollegeNorth Carolina at DukeFlorida State at Notre DameMiami at Georgia TechVirginia Tech at Pitt Liberty at Virginia

SATURDAY, NOV. 17Boston College at Florida StateDuke at ClemsonVirginia at Georgia TechNC State at LouisvilleMiami at Virginia TechWestern Carolina at North CarolinaPitt at Wake ForestSyracuse vs. Notre Dame (Yankee Stadium, The Bronx, N.Y.)

FRIDAY, NOV. 23Virginia at Virginia Tech

SATURDAY, NOV. 24Syracuse at Boston CollegeSouth Carolina at ClemsonWake Forest at DukeFlorida at Florida StateGeorgia Tech at GeorgiaKentucky at LouisvillePitt at MiamiNC State at North Carolina

SATURDAY, DEC. 1ACC Championship Game (Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, N.C.)

ACC BOWL SELECTION PROCESS

DATE TIME (ET) GAME NETWORK MATCHUP LOCATION

Dec. 20 8 p.m. Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla Bowl ESPN American vs. C-USA or ACC Tampa, Fla.

Dec. 22 Noon Birmingham Bowl ESPN SEC vs. American* Birmingham, Ala.

Dec. 26 1:30 p.m. Zaxby’s Heart of Dallas Bowl ESPN Big Ten vs. C-USA or ACC Dallas, Texas

Dec. 26 5:15 p.m. Quick Lane Bowl ESPN Big Ten vs. ACC Detroit, Mich.

Dec. 27 1:30 p.m. Walk-On’s Independence Bowl ESPN SEC vs. ACC Shreveport, La.

Dec. 27 5:15 p.m. New Era Pinstripe Bowl ESPN Big Ten vs. ACC The Bronx, N.Y.

Dec. 28 1:30 p.m. Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl

ESPN SEC vs. ACC/Big Ten Nashville, Tenn.

Dec. 28 5:15 p.m. Camping World Bowl ESPN Big 12 vs. ACC Orlando, Fla.

Dec. 29 Noon Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl ESPN At-Large vs. At-Large Atlanta, Ga.

Dec. 29 12:30 p.m. Belk Bowl ABC SEC vs. ACC Charlotte, N.C.

Dec. 29 4 or 8 p.m. CFP Semifinal at Capital One Orange Bowl

ESPN National Semifinal Miami Gardens, Fla.

Dec. 29 4 or 8 p.m. CFP Semifinal at Goodyear Cotton Bowl

ESPN National Semifinal Arlington, Texas

Dec. 31 Noon Military Bowl Presented by Northrop Grumman

ESPN ACC vs. American Annapolis, Md.

Dec. 31 2 p.m. Hyundai Sun Bowl CBS Pac-12 vs. ACC El Paso, Texas

Dec. 31 7:30 p.m. TaxSlayer Gator Bowl ESPN SEC vs. ACC/Big Ten Jacksonville, Fla.

Jan. 1 1 p.m. PlayStation Fiesta Bowl ESPN At-Large vs. At-Large Glendale, Ariz.

Jan. 7 8 p.m. CFP National Championship ESPN CFP Semifinal Winners Santa Clara, Calif.

2018-19 ACC AFFILIATED BOWLS

*Possible bowl game if other conferences don’t qualify for slot and additional ACC teams are available.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF (FOUR TEAMS)The Capital One Orange Bowl and the Goodyear Cotton Bowl are national semifinal sites for the 2018 season. There is no limit on how many teams from one conference can appear in the CFP.

ACC CHAMPION - TOP FOUR CFP RANKINGIf the ACC Champion is in the top four of the final CFP rankings, it will play in one of the national semifinal games. Additional ACC teams could also be selected for the CFP, Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl or Playstation Fiesta Bowl as at-large representatives.

ACC CHAMPION - NOT IN TOP FOUR CFP RANKINGIf the ACC Champion is not in the top four of the final CFP rankings, it will appear in either the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl or the Playstation Fiesta Bowl. Additional ACC teams could also be selected for the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl or Playstation Fiesta Bowl as at-large representatives.

CAMPING WORLD BOWLThe Camping World Bowl has the first pick of an ACC team after the CFP and New Year’s Six Bowls are filled.

TIER ONE BOWLS (ALL EQUAL SELECTION STATUS)Belk BowlFranklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl or Taxslayer Gator BowlNew Era Pinstripe BowlHyundai Sun Bowl

ADDITIONAL BOWLSMilitary Bowl Presented by Northrop GrummanWalk-On’s Independence BowlQuick Lane BowlBad Boy Mowers Gasparilla Bowl or Heart of Dallas Bowl

SECONDARY*Birmingham Bowl

*If not filled by other conferences and additional ACC teams are available.