Pitt was a double-digit underdog going up against NC State on Saturday, so they weren’t expected to win. In that respect, they didn’t really disappoint too much, losing 35-17 on Homecoming to the Wolfpack.
The Panthers actually played really well in the first half, all things considered. To win the game, they needed to get a good start and they got that. After NC State missed a 4th and 3 attempt from Pitt’s 34-yard line, the Panthers defense forced them to punt on their next drive and scored the first touchdown to take an early 7-0 lead. Two big plays doomed the Panthers as the gave up a long 83-yard run to star Nyheim Hines and then allowed Hines to score a touchdown on a 92-yard punt return touchdown.