Legends of the Game - Pitt vs. Penn State: Tony Dorsett, RB, 1973-76
Five Facts about Tony Dorsett vs. Penn State
- Tallied 224 yards on 38 carries in 1976 against Penn State in Pitt's 24-7 win
- Broke the NCAA single-season rushing record in the game
- Also became the first back in NCAA history with 6,000 career yards that night
- Rushed for 173 yards in the second half alone
- His two TDs helped Pitt win a crucial game on its way to the national title