Scott McKillop and Joe Clermond must lead Pittsburgh's defense on a mission most of America sees as impossible. That mission is to stop Pat White and West Virginia's offense.
McKillop leads the nation with 142 tackles and Clermond wreaks havoc in backfields (9.5 sacks and 11.5 tackles for loss), but White, Steve Slaton and Noel Devine have too much speed and talent to be stopped.
For Pitt to win this game three things have to happen. First, West Virginia needs to turn the ball over at least three times. Second, LeSean McCoy needs to rush for over 200 yards. Third, Pat Bostick cannot throw an interception.
Why Pitt will lose.
West Virginia doesn't turn the ball over. The Mountaineers have a plus 13 turnover/takeaway ratio and Pittsburgh is at negative six. West Virginia leads the Big East in rushing defense and will shut down the Panthers talented freshman. Pittsburgh's offense is ranked 99th passing the ball and Bostick has thrown more interceptions (11) than touchdowns (8).
West Virginia has won the last two games against Pitt 52-14 and 52-21. Mission impossible indeed.
West Virginia 52, Pitt 17
Pittsburgh's Record At West Virginia Last Ten Games
Away Last Ten: 4-4-2
Points Scored: 210-262
Avg. Score: 21-26
The Players
QB PIT- Tyler Lorenzen 2,118 yards, 12 TD, 5 INT, 58.0%
WV- Pat White 1,391 yards, 11 TD, 3 INT, 69.0%
RB
PIT- LeSean Bostick 1,180 yards, 5.0, 14 TD
WV- Steve Slaton 1,144 yards, 7.0, 14 TD
WV- Pat White 1,042 yards, 5.2, 17 TD
WR
PIT- T.J. Porter 35 rec, 327 yards, 9.3, 0 TD
PIT- Oderick Turner 33 rec, 467 yards, 14.2, 5 TD
WV- Darius Reynaud 56 rec, 645 yards, 11.5, 11 TD
WV- Steve Slaton 24 rec, 339 yards, 14.1, 1 TD
Defense
PIT- Scott McKillop 142 tackles
PIT- Joe Clermond 9.5 sacks, 11.5 TFL
WV- Reed Williams 53 tackles, 7.5 TFL
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