Pitt defeated Cincinnati in 2007 and leads the series 7-0. Since 2005 this game has been called the “River City Rivalry”. The winner of this game will have the inside track to the Big East title.
Receivers Dominick Goodman and Marshwan Gilyard are a big reason why Cincinnati is averaging a Big East best 253.9 yards per game. Goodman ranks second in the league averaging 6.3 receptions and 80.2 yards per game and Gilyard averages 4.8 receptions and 75.8 ypg and is ranked third in the Big East.
Pittsburgh enters this game scoring more points per game than any other team in the Big East. Pitt’s offense relies on running back LeSean “Shady” McCoy. Averaging 10.67 points per game Shady is ranked third in the nation in scoring. In only nine games McCoy has already rushed for 1,043 yards and 16 touchdowns.
The View
Cincinnati’s quarterback Tony Pike is entering this game with an injured sternum. After the final whistle he –and the rest of the Bearcats– will be leaving the field with broken hearts.
Pitt 27, Cincy 23
Random Notes
Pittsburgh
The Good
The Panthers lead the Big East averaging 30.9 points per game.
Pitt’s defense is 16th in the nation and leads the Big East averaging 2.78 sacks per game (25 total).
The Panthers are second in the Big East and 45 in the country averaging 381.8 yards of total offense.
LeSean “Shady” McCoy is second in the Big East and 12th in the nation averaging 116.9 rushing yards per game.
McCoy leads is third in the nation in scoring averaging 10.67 points per game.
The Bad
Pittsburgh has a negative-4 turnover margin.
The panthers rank 89th in kickoff returns (20.1) and 85th in punt returns (7.1).
Cincinnati
The Good
The Bearcats lead the Big East with 253.9 passing yards per game.
Cincy leads the Big East in passing efficiency.
The Bearcats lead the nation in net punting averaging 41.98 yards a punt.
Averaging 25.5 yards a kickoff return Cincinnati is ninth in the country and leads the Big East.
Cincinnati is second in the Big East averaging 6.2 tackles for loss a game (62 total).
Dominick Goodman (6.3) and Marshwan Gilyard (4.8) are ranked second and third in the Big East in receptions per game.
Goodman (80.2) and Gilyard (75.8) are ranked second and third in the Big East in receiving yards per game as well.
Marshwan Gilyard ranks fifth in the nation and leads the Big East averaging 30.3 yards a kickoff return.
Players
Quarterback
Pitt- Bill Stull 141/237 (.595), 1,778 yards, 5 TD, 5 INT
Pitt- Pat Bostick / (.526), 233 yards, 1 TD, 4 INT
Cincy- Tony Pike 116/194 (.695), 1,479 yards, 12 TD, 4 INT
Rushing
Pitt- LeSean McCoy 1,043 yards, 5.0 ypc, 16 TD
Pitt- LaRod Stephens-Howling 277 yards, 4.3 ypc, 5 TD
Cincy- Jacob Ramsey 568 yards, 4.6 ypc, 1 TD
Cincy- John Goebel 436 yards, 4.9 ypc, 6 TD
Receiving
Pitt- Jonathan Baldwin 360 yards, 15 rec., 24.0 ypr, 3 TD
Pitt- Derek Kinder 287 yards, 29 rec., 9.9 ypr, 1 TD
Cincy- Dominick Goodman 802 yards, 63 rec., 12.7 ypr, 6 TD
Cincy- Marshwan Gilyard 758 yards, 48 rec., 15.8 ypr, 8 TD
Defense
Pitt- Scott McKillop leads the Big East in tackles (9.9) and tackles for loss (1.4) per game.
Cincy- Mike Mickens leads the Bearcats with 66 tackles and four interceptions.
Team Stats
Pittsburgh
Rushing- 156.3
Passing- 225.4
Total- 381.8
PF- 30.9
PA- 24.8
Cincinnati
Rushing- 119.9
Passing- 251.7
Total- 371.6
PF- 26.7
PA-20.8
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