Saturday, September 17
Kalamazoo, MI
7:30 PM
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#23/25 PITT (1-1, 0-0 ACC) vs. WESTERN MICHIGAN (1-1, 1-0 MAC)
September 17, 2022 • 7:30 p.m. (ET)
Waldo Stadium (30,200/FieldTurf) • Kalamazoo, Mich.
ESPNU • 93.7 The Fan • Pitt Panthers Radio Network
Game Storylines
• Pitt plays its first road game of the season when it faces Western Michigan in a nationally televised ESPNU game at 7:30 p.m. The Panthers are looking to avenge last season's 44-41 loss to the Broncos.
• Pitt compiled a 5-0 road record during the 2021 regular season. It marked the Panthers' first undefeated road record since 1987.
• The Panthers have actually won six true road games in a row dating back to 2020.
• Pitt is 32-5 all-time against Mid-American Conference members (4-2 on the road). The Panthers' last MAC road game occurred on Sept. 12, 2015, a 24-7 win at Akron.
• Pitt safeties coach Cory Sanders previously served as defensive backs coach at Western Michigan under head coach Tim Lester in 2017.
• The Panthers last played in the state of Michigan on Dec. 26, 2019, when they defeated Eastern Michigan, 34-30, in the Quick Lane Bowl held in Detroit's Ford Field.
• Israel Abanikanda is coming off a career performance against Tennessee. Abanikanda rushed for 154 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries (6.2 avg.) against the Volunteers.
• Safety Erick Hallett II is tied for the national lead with two fumble recoveries. Hallett recovered a fumble in each of the Panthers' initial two contests.
• The Panthers have compiled six sacks through two games. That total ranks 19th nationally and second in the ACC. Defensive tackle David Green leads Pitt with 1.5 sacks.
• Pitt totaled an FBS-leading 151 sacks over the prior three seasons (2019-21).
Series in Brief
Series Began: 2021
Series Overall: WMU leads 1-0
At Pittsburgh: WMU leads 1-0
At WMU: 0-0
Pitt vs. MAC: 32-5
Last Meeting: Sept. 18, 2021 (WMU won, 44-41)
Current Series Win Streak: WMU has won 1 (2021)
Coaching Matchup
Pitt's Chris Bickell '97 Head Football Coach Pat Narduzzi
Overall (season): 54-38 (eighth)
At Pitt (season): same
Alma Mater: Rhode Island, 1990
Record vs. WMU: 0-1
WMU Coach Tim Lester
Overall (season): 63-49 (12th)
At WMU (season): 33-26 (sixth)
Alma Mater: Western Michigan, 2000
Record vs. Pitt: 1-0
Broadcast Information
Television • ESPNU
Clay Matvick (play-by-play), Rocky Boiman (analyst), Dawn Davenport (reporter)
Pitt Radio • 93.7 The Fan & Pitt Panthers Radio Network
Bill Hillgrove (play-by-play), Pat Bostick (analyst), Larry Richert and Dorin Dickerson (reporters)
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
SiriusXM Channel 159 or 202, SXM App Channel 965
WPTS Radio (Pitt Student Station) • 92.1 FM
Online Audio
937thefan.radio.com
#H2P | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
September 17, 2022 • 7:30 p.m. (ET)
Waldo Stadium (30,200/FieldTurf) • Kalamazoo, Mich.
ESPNU • 93.7 The Fan • Pitt Panthers Radio Network
Game Storylines
• Pitt plays its first road game of the season when it faces Western Michigan in a nationally televised ESPNU game at 7:30 p.m. The Panthers are looking to avenge last season's 44-41 loss to the Broncos.
• Pitt compiled a 5-0 road record during the 2021 regular season. It marked the Panthers' first undefeated road record since 1987.
• The Panthers have actually won six true road games in a row dating back to 2020.
• Pitt is 32-5 all-time against Mid-American Conference members (4-2 on the road). The Panthers' last MAC road game occurred on Sept. 12, 2015, a 24-7 win at Akron.
• Pitt safeties coach Cory Sanders previously served as defensive backs coach at Western Michigan under head coach Tim Lester in 2017.
• The Panthers last played in the state of Michigan on Dec. 26, 2019, when they defeated Eastern Michigan, 34-30, in the Quick Lane Bowl held in Detroit's Ford Field.
• Israel Abanikanda is coming off a career performance against Tennessee. Abanikanda rushed for 154 yards and a touchdown on 25 carries (6.2 avg.) against the Volunteers.
• Safety Erick Hallett II is tied for the national lead with two fumble recoveries. Hallett recovered a fumble in each of the Panthers' initial two contests.
• The Panthers have compiled six sacks through two games. That total ranks 19th nationally and second in the ACC. Defensive tackle David Green leads Pitt with 1.5 sacks.
• Pitt totaled an FBS-leading 151 sacks over the prior three seasons (2019-21).
Series in Brief
Series Began: 2021
Series Overall: WMU leads 1-0
At Pittsburgh: WMU leads 1-0
At WMU: 0-0
Pitt vs. MAC: 32-5
Last Meeting: Sept. 18, 2021 (WMU won, 44-41)
Current Series Win Streak: WMU has won 1 (2021)
Coaching Matchup
Pitt's Chris Bickell '97 Head Football Coach Pat Narduzzi
Overall (season): 54-38 (eighth)
At Pitt (season): same
Alma Mater: Rhode Island, 1990
Record vs. WMU: 0-1
WMU Coach Tim Lester
Overall (season): 63-49 (12th)
At WMU (season): 33-26 (sixth)
Alma Mater: Western Michigan, 2000
Record vs. Pitt: 1-0
Broadcast Information
Television • ESPNU
Clay Matvick (play-by-play), Rocky Boiman (analyst), Dawn Davenport (reporter)
Pitt Radio • 93.7 The Fan & Pitt Panthers Radio Network
Bill Hillgrove (play-by-play), Pat Bostick (analyst), Larry Richert and Dorin Dickerson (reporters)
SiriusXM Satellite Radio
SiriusXM Channel 159 or 202, SXM App Channel 965
WPTS Radio (Pitt Student Station) • 92.1 FM
Online Audio
937thefan.radio.com
#H2P | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
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