In the Panthers' game against Navy in the Military Bowl, Pitt freshman Quadree Henderson took the opening kickoff back for a touchdown and a quick 7-0 lead. Those would be the last points the team would score until late in the third quarter.
Pitt fell behind early, 21-7 and never recovered in a 44-28 loss to the Midshipmen in the final game of the year. For the Panthers, it marks another disappointing bowl game as the team has lost four of their past five postseason contests.
Navy quarterback Keenan Reynolds was, as expected, spectacular. Not only did he reclaim his NCAA record rushing touchdown mark, but he ran the offense to perfection from start to finish.