In the grand scheme of things, last year's 24-10 loss to Louisville on Oct. 22, 2022 doesn't mean much for Week 2 of Pitt's 2023 season.
But, when it comes to breaking down this Saturday's 6:30 p.m. matchup against Big 12 foe Cincinnati, some lessons can be derived from the style in which the Cardinals were able to hand Pitt its second loss out of four throughout last season. If Pitt wants to secure its second win and gain some momentum heading into the Backyard Brawl one week after, it will have to gear up for a version of those Cardinals from nearly a year ago.