Thursday, December 26
Detroit, MI
8 PM
Pitt
vs
Eastern Michigan
Panthers Arrive in Detroit, Ready for Quick Lane Bowl
12/23/2019 8:00:00 PM | Football
PITT (7-5, 4-4 ACC) vs. EASTERN MICHIGAN (6-6, 3-5 MAC)
2019 Quick Lane Bowl • Detroit, Mich.
December 26, 2019 • 8 p.m., ET
Ford Field (65,000/FieldTurf Classic HD)
ESPN • Pitt Panthers Radio Network
Game Storylines
• The 2019 Quick Lane Bowl marks Pitt's 35th all-time bowl appearance and fourth under the direction of Coach Pat Narduzzi. The Panthers enter the postseason with a 7-5 mark and can win eight games for the third time under Narduzzi.
• This will be Pitt's second all-time postseason trip to Detroit. The Panthers last played a bowl game at Ford Field in 2013, when the Panthers defeated Bowling Green, 30-27, behind MVP James Conner's 229 rushing yards.
• Pitt and Eastern Michigan have played twice before, most recently in 2007, a 27-3 Pitt victory at Heinz Field. The initial meeting was in 1995, when the Panthers defeated the Eagles, 66-30, in Pitt Stadium.
• The Panthers are 32-4 all-time against MAC opponents, including a 20-10 victory over Ohio this season (Sept. 7). Pat Narduzzi is 2-0 against MAC foes as Pitt's head coach.
• Pitt boasts one of the country's stingiest defenses. The Panthers enter the postseason owning top-35 national rankings in no fewer than nine categories.
• Pitt ranks 11th in the nation in total defense, surrendering just 302.5 yards per game. The Panthers are also 11th in rushing defense (106.9 yards per game) and 20th in passing defense (195.6 yards per game).
• Eastern Michigan features the MAC's top passing game. EMU is throwing for more than 280 yards per contest, which ranks 29th nationally. Pitt counters with a pass rush that has compiled 49 sacks and ranks second nationally with an average of 4.08 sacks per game.
• Since 2015, Pat Narduzzi has directed the Panthers to 24 victories in ACC play, tied for the third-highest win total (with Virginia Tech) during that span and trailing only Clemson (38) and Miami (25).
Series in Brief
Series Began: 1995
Series Overall: Pitt leads 2-0
At Pittsburgh: Pitt leads 2-0
At EMU: 0-0
Bowl Games: 0-0
OT Games: 0-0
Last Meeting: Sept. 1, 2007 (Pitt won, 27-3)
First Meeting: Sept. 9, 1995 (Pitt won, 66-30)
Current Series Win Streak: Pitt has won 2 (1995, 2007)
Longest Pitt Series Win Streak: 2 games (1995, 2007)
Longest EMU Series Win Streak: DNA
Largest Pitt Margin of Victory: 36 points (66-30, 1995)
Largest EMU Margin of Victory: DNA
Broadcast Information
Television • ESPN
Mike Corey (play-by-play), Rene Ingoglia (analyst), Allison Williams (reporter)
Pitt Radio • 93.7 The Fan & Pitt Panthers Radio Network
Larry Richert (play-by-play), Pat Bostick (analyst), Jeff Hathhorn (reporter)
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
XM Channel 371, Internet Channel 371 (Pitt broadcast)
Sirius Channel 84, XM Channel 84, Internet Channel 84 (national)
WPTS Radio (Pitt Student Station) • 92.1 FM
Online Audio 937thefan.radio.com
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2019 Quick Lane Bowl • Detroit, Mich.
December 26, 2019 • 8 p.m., ET
Ford Field (65,000/FieldTurf Classic HD)
ESPN • Pitt Panthers Radio Network
Game Storylines
• The 2019 Quick Lane Bowl marks Pitt's 35th all-time bowl appearance and fourth under the direction of Coach Pat Narduzzi. The Panthers enter the postseason with a 7-5 mark and can win eight games for the third time under Narduzzi.
• This will be Pitt's second all-time postseason trip to Detroit. The Panthers last played a bowl game at Ford Field in 2013, when the Panthers defeated Bowling Green, 30-27, behind MVP James Conner's 229 rushing yards.
• Pitt and Eastern Michigan have played twice before, most recently in 2007, a 27-3 Pitt victory at Heinz Field. The initial meeting was in 1995, when the Panthers defeated the Eagles, 66-30, in Pitt Stadium.
• The Panthers are 32-4 all-time against MAC opponents, including a 20-10 victory over Ohio this season (Sept. 7). Pat Narduzzi is 2-0 against MAC foes as Pitt's head coach.
• Pitt boasts one of the country's stingiest defenses. The Panthers enter the postseason owning top-35 national rankings in no fewer than nine categories.
• Pitt ranks 11th in the nation in total defense, surrendering just 302.5 yards per game. The Panthers are also 11th in rushing defense (106.9 yards per game) and 20th in passing defense (195.6 yards per game).
• Eastern Michigan features the MAC's top passing game. EMU is throwing for more than 280 yards per contest, which ranks 29th nationally. Pitt counters with a pass rush that has compiled 49 sacks and ranks second nationally with an average of 4.08 sacks per game.
• Since 2015, Pat Narduzzi has directed the Panthers to 24 victories in ACC play, tied for the third-highest win total (with Virginia Tech) during that span and trailing only Clemson (38) and Miami (25).
Series in Brief
Series Began: 1995
Series Overall: Pitt leads 2-0
At Pittsburgh: Pitt leads 2-0
At EMU: 0-0
Bowl Games: 0-0
OT Games: 0-0
Last Meeting: Sept. 1, 2007 (Pitt won, 27-3)
First Meeting: Sept. 9, 1995 (Pitt won, 66-30)
Current Series Win Streak: Pitt has won 2 (1995, 2007)
Longest Pitt Series Win Streak: 2 games (1995, 2007)
Longest EMU Series Win Streak: DNA
Largest Pitt Margin of Victory: 36 points (66-30, 1995)
Largest EMU Margin of Victory: DNA
Broadcast Information
Television • ESPN
Mike Corey (play-by-play), Rene Ingoglia (analyst), Allison Williams (reporter)
Pitt Radio • 93.7 The Fan & Pitt Panthers Radio Network
Larry Richert (play-by-play), Pat Bostick (analyst), Jeff Hathhorn (reporter)
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
XM Channel 371, Internet Channel 371 (Pitt broadcast)
Sirius Channel 84, XM Channel 84, Internet Channel 84 (national)
WPTS Radio (Pitt Student Station) • 92.1 FM
Online Audio 937thefan.radio.com
#H2P | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
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