For years, many Pitt fans have been begging the program for a more difficult non-conference schedule. I've generally been of the mindset that there are enough hurdles in the ACC that you don't want to schedule too roughly. But I also understand the desire from fans that sit through the non-conference games at the Pete to want to see better teams.
This year, however, it's hard to argue that a lighter schedule wasn't warranted.
Pitt scheduled lightly and, well, they should have. The team's losses are well documented. With Cam Johnson unwilling to sit around for a rebuilding act, the Panthers are replacing all five starters.