The Pittsburgh Panthers (6-6) will be the final team to take the field for the Big East during bowl season when they battle SMU (7-5) in the BBVA Compass Bowl.
A win by Pittsburgh will give the Big East a 4-1 record in bowl games and help the league earn a little more respect.
Pittsburgh will be looking to finish the regular season with a winning record.
They will be coached by interim head coach Keith Patterson who is filling in for Todd Graham. Graham bolted for Arizona St. and will be replaced for former Wisconsin offensive coordinator Paul Chryst once the game is over.
The Panthers have had an up and down season all year, due in part to the season ending knee injury to star running back Ray Graham midway through the year.
A lot more has been asked of Tino Sunseri who has shown signs, but also struggled during parts of the season.
The quarterback has passed for 2,433 yards with 10 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.
The struggles of Sunseri have shown for the Panthers when it comes ...
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PLAYERS:
Ray Graham,
Tino Sunseri,
J.J. McDermott,
Darius Johnson,
Cole Beasley,
Zach Line
TEAMS: Pittsburgh Panthers, SMU Mustangs
TEAMS: Pittsburgh Panthers, SMU Mustangs
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