Surging 16th-ranked USF wary of Pittsburgh

South Florida coach Skip Holtz isn't a big believer in history. Good thing, because there aren't a lot of good memories for the 16th-ranked Bulls (4-0) when they play Pittsburgh. USF will look to break a three-game losing streak to the Panthers (2-2) on Thursday, including a 41-14 whipping the last time it visited Heinz Field two years ago. Holtz was still at East Carolina then and is quick to point out the USF team that got steamrolled in 2009 is not the one that will take the field under the lights. The Bulls are surging under their second-year coach while Pitt is coming off tough losses to Iowa and Notre Dame. Coach Todd Graham says the growing pains will be worth it if the Panthers find their footing in Big East play.