Pitt, Penn State Set for Rivalry Match Wednesday Night

Rivalry Renewed

Two of college football’s most storied programs will square off Wednesday night as No. 1 Pitt takes on No. 3 Penn State in a rivalry matchup at Heinz Field. The game will be the 100th meeting between the two schools, with Pitt holding a 51-44-4 advantage in the all-time series. The Nittany Lions have won the last two meetings, including a 33-14 victory in last year’s contest.

This year’s game is expected to be another close contest, with both teams entering the game with undefeated records. Pitt is coming off a 45-24 win over Rhode Island, while Penn State defeated Ball State 41-12. The Panthers are led by quarterback Kedon Slovis, who has thrown for 928 yards and eight touchdowns this season. The Nittany Lions are led by quarterback Sean Clifford, who has thrown for 789 yards and six touchdowns.

Key Matchups

There are several key matchups to watch in this game, including the battle in the trenches. Pitt’s offensive line will be tasked with blocking for Slovis and opening up running lanes for running back Israel Abanikanda. Penn State’s defensive line will be looking to generate pressure on Slovis and disrupt the Panthers’ offense.

Another key matchup to watch is the battle in the secondary. Pitt’s secondary will be tasked with covering Penn State’s talented wide receivers, led by Parker Washington. Penn State’s secondary will be looking to limit the big plays from Pitt’s passing attack.

X-Factors

There are several X-factors that could decide this game, including the weather. The game is expected to be played in cold and rainy conditions, which could favor Pitt’s running game. The Nittany Lions have a number of talented running backs, led by Keyvone Lee and Nick Singleton, who could be effective in the wet conditions.

Another X-factor to watch is the crowd noise. Heinz Field is expected to be sold out for this game, and the crowd noise could be a factor in the game. The Panthers have a strong home-field advantage, and the crowd could help them to victory.

Prediction

This is a difficult game to predict, but Pitt is a slight favorite to win. The Panthers have a more experienced team and a better home-field advantage. However, Penn State has a number of talented players and could be a dark horse to win the game. The Nittany Lions have won the last two meetings between the two teams, and they will be looking to make it three in a row.