After another week of ACC play and a crushing Pitt loss to Notre Dame, Pitt’s path to the College Football Playoff is clearer. Staff writer James Carter breaks down how Pitt can receive an invitation to the pinnacle of the postseason.

For the first time since 2021, Pitt will enter its regular season finale with a chance to play in the ACC championship game.

Greatness is within grasp for the Pitt football program. When No. 23 Pitt hosts No. 9 Notre Dame on Saturday at Acrisure Stadium, the Panthers will be vying to stay in contention for the College Football Playoff and ACC title game.

Here's what to know about Pitt football true freshman QB Mason Heintschel, who has rejuvenated the Panthers' season since taking over in October.

Pitt Football climbed to No. 22 in the College Football Playoff rankings after defeating Georgia Tech 42-28 last weekend.

Pitt mentor Pat Narduzzi has named Bear Bryant national coach of the week following the Panthers' upset road victory over ranked Georgia Tech, 42–28.

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