Pittsburgh Football 2021 Bowl Capsule

 

Pittsburgh Panthers

ACC

 
2021 Record: 11-2, 7-2
Coach: Pat Narduzzi
Coach Bowl Record: 1-3
 
Big Wins: 10/23 Clemson (27-17), 12/4 vs Wake Forest (45-21)
Bad Losses: 9/18 Western Michigan (41-44), 10/30 Miami (34-38)
 
Statistical Leaders:
Rushing: Israel Abanikanda, RB, 635 yards
Passing: Kenny Pickett, QB, 4,319 yards
Receiving: Jordan Addison, WR, 1,479 yards
Tackles: SirVocea Dennis, LB, 81
Sacks: Habakkuk Baldonado, DL, 9.0
Interceptions: Erick Hallett, DB, 3; John Petrishen, LB, 3
 
2021 Team Stats:
Rushing Offense: 156.1 (72nd in nation, 11th in conference)
Passing Offense: 356.7 (6, 2)
Total Offense: 512.8 (4, 2)
Scoring Offense: 42.8 (4, 2)
Rushing Defense: 92.7 (5, 1)
Pass Defense: 261.1 (112, 12)
Total Defense: 353.8 (42, 5)
Scoring Defense: 23.2 (44, 5)
Turnover Margin: 0.25 (45, 3)
Sacks: 3.83 (2, 1)
Sacks Allowed: 2.17 (62, 4)
 
Recent Bowl Appearances:
 
2019Quick Lane BowlEastern Michigan (34-30)
2018Sun BowlStanford (13-14)
2016Pinstripe BowlNorthwestern (24-31)
2015Military BowlNavy (28-44)
2014Armed Forces BowlHouston (34-35)
2013Little Caesars BowlBowling Green (30-27)
2012Compass BowlMississippi (17-38)
2011Compass BowlSMU (6-28)
2010Compass BowlKentucky (27-10)
2009Car Care of Texas BowlNorth Carolina (19-17)
2008Sun BowlOregon State (0-3)
2004Fiesta BowlUtah (7-35)
 
*all team stats through 11/31