Under Pat Narduzzi, Pitt has developed a reputation as one of the top defensive programs in the nation, and it appears that expectations remain high for the Panthers defense ahead of the 2021 season, as the Pitt pass-rush unit was ranked eighth in the nation by Pro Football Focus on Friday.
Oklahoma earned the top spot in the PFF national ranking, and Ohio State, Georgia, Cincinnati and Texas A&M rounded out the top five. And in the bottom half of the top 10, Clemson and Alabama ranked No. 6 and No. 7, while San Jose State and Penn State were placed behind Pitt at No.