University of Pittsburgh Athletics
Football makes first-ever visit to Oklahoma State
9/12/2016 12:00:00 AM | Football
PITT (2-0, 0-0 ACC) vs. OKLAHOMA STATE (1-1, 0-0 BIG 12)
September 17, 2016 • 3:30 p.m., ET
Boone Pickens Stadium (60,218/AstroTurf) • Stillwater, Okla.
ESPN • Pitt IMG Sports Radio Network
PittsburghPanthers.com • @Pitt_FB • #PITTvsOKState
LINK (PDF): Pitt Game Notes (vs. Oklahoma State)
GAME STORYLINES
- Coming off a stirring 42-39 victory over historic rival Penn State, Pitt takes a 2-0 record on the road for its first-ever meeting with Oklahoma State. A win in Stillwater would give the Panthers a 3-0 start for just the fourth time since 2000.
- A win at Oklahoma State would also boost Pitt's Top 25 credentials. The Panthers are receiving votes in both polls, earning 39 in the Associated Press poll (31st) and 25 in the coaches poll (34th).
- The Cowboys, expected to be a top contender for this year's Big 12 title, are 1-1 following a bizarre 30-27 loss to Central Michigan. The Chippewas, mistakenly given an untimed down when the game should have been over, completed a desperation pass and lateral for the winning touchdown.
- This is the first of a two-game scheduling agreement with Oklahoma State. The Cowboys will visit Heinz Field next season on Sept. 16, 2017.
- James Conner, who overcame both a knee injury and Hodgkin lymphoma during the past 12 months, continues to amaze in his comeback season. The senior tailback rushed for 117 yards and scored two touchdowns in the Penn State win. He joined the legendary Tony Dorsett as the only players in Pitt history to score 40 career TDs.
- Sophomore Quadree Henderson is quickly establishing himself as one of college football's most dangerous kick returners. Henderson leads the country with an incredible 53.5-yard return average. He had a 96-yard return for a TD in the opener against Villanova and a crucial 84-yard return against Penn State.
- Pitt's ability to force turnovers has keyed its 2-0 start. The Panthers have forced six turnovers (four fumbles and two interceptions) to rank sixth in the nation and second in the ACC. In 13 games last season, Pitt only mustered 16 turnovers (six fumbles and 10 picks).
SERIES NOTES
This marks the first contest between Pitt and Oklahoma State...in addition to this season's game, the Panthers will host the Cowboys at Heinz Field on Sept. 16, 2017...Pitt has not played a game in the state of Oklahoma in 26 years...the Panthers played the Oklahoma Sooners in 1990, losing that contest, 52-10...Oklahoma State is one of three Big 12 programs that Pitt has never played...the others are Kansas State and Texas Tech.
SERIES IN BRIEF
Series Began: 2016
Series Overall: 0-0
At Pittsburgh: 0-0
At Oklahoma State: 0-0
At Neutral Sites: 0-0
Last Meeting: 2016 is first meeting
BROADCAST INFORMATION
Television • ESPN
Jason Benetti, play-by-play
Kelly Stouffer, analyst
Paul Carcaterra, reporter
Pitt Radio • 93.7 The Fan & the Pitt IMG Sports Network
Bill Hillgrove, play-by-play
Bill Osborn, analyst
Larry Richert, reporter
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
Internet Channel 968
WPTS Radio (Pitt Student Station) • 92.1 FM
Pitt IMG Sports Network Online Audio Options
PittsburghPanthers.com via CSLive
Pitt Gameday LIVE App
TuneIn (free live and on-demand content)
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