Game Notes: Pitt

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History

This year's matchup will mark the 69th meeting between Notre Dame and Pittsburgh.

 

The Irish hold a 47-20-1 series lead.

 

Since 1990, Notre Dame is 9-0 against Pittsburgh when at least one Irish runner reaches 100+ rushing yards and just 4-3 when none do.

Only four teams have beaten the Irish more times than Pittsburgh's 20 – USC with 35, Michigan State with 28, Purdue with 26 and Michigan with 24.

 

The longest game in Irish history in terms of periods also came in the series with the Panthers. Pittsburgh outlasted

The Irish, 36-33, in four overtimes in 2008.

 

Top Notre Dame Performances vs. Pitt

Rushing Yards: Julius Jones 24-262, 2 TDs; 10.11.2003

 

Passing Yards: George Izo 18-26-1-322, 2 TDs; 11.8.1958

 

Touchdowns: Bill Wolski 5 (5 rushing); 11.6.1965

 

Tackles: Bob Golic 22; 10.14.1978

 

Receptions: Bobby Brown 12-208, 1 TD; 11.13.1999

 

Receiving Yards: Bobby Brown 12-208, 1 TD; 11.13.1999

 

NOTRE DAME – PITT  CONNECTIONS

Notre Dame's all-time football roster includes 18 quarterbacks from the state of Pennsylvania

 

Notre Dame’s Elijah Shumate, S and Pitt’s Bryan Murphy, DL both played at Don Bosco Prep (N.J.)

 

Notre Dame’s Jarron Jones, DL  and Pitt’s Jahmahl Pardner, DB both played for The Aquinas Institute (Rochester, N.Y)

 

Notable Head-to-Head Statistical Matchups

 

Notre Dame Fighting Irish                                                                            Pitt Panthers

Sacks Allowed .78 per game Rank 6th	VS.	Sacks 2 per game Rank 55th
Turnover Margin 0.0 Rank Tied for 64th	VS.	Turnover Margin 0.0 Rank Tied for 64th
Red Zone Offense 75.9% Rank 191st	VS.	Red Zone Defense 92.6% Rank 115th

A VICTORY OVER PITT...

Improves Notre Dame's record to 8-2 on the season and keeps the Irish BCS hopes alive

 

Improves Notre Dame's all-time record to 48-20-1 (.703) against Pittsburgh

 

Improves Brian Kelly's record to 12-1 (.923) in the month of November as Notre Dame Head Coach.

 

ON THIS DATE

Notre Dame has played 15 previous games in its history on Nov. 9. The Irish are 9-4-2 (.667) all-time on this date.

 

Irish Milestones Within Reach

Tommy Rees needs one more win to tie Terry Hanratty (1966-68) to move up to #7 on Notre Dame’s all time win list for Quarterbacks.

 

Tommy Rees needs 4 touchdown passes to move into the #2 all-time touchdown list with Jimmy Clausen (60).

 

Tommy Rees needs seven completions to tie Ron Powlus (558) at #3 and eight completions to pass Powlus on Notre Dames all time completions list.

 

Zack Martin needs one more start to move in the #2 spot in Notre Dame’s all time start list.

 

T.J. Jones needs one touchdown to move into a tie with Maurice Stovall (18) for seven on the Irish’s all time TD receiving list and two  TD receptions to move into a tie at the sixth spot with Tom Gatewood with 19.

 

Troy Niklas needs one more receiving touchdown to move into a tie with Ken MacAfee for the most touchdowns caught in a season by an Irish Tight End.

 

Stephon Tuitt is 1.5 sacks away from tying Justin Tuck for the most sacks in Notre Dame History in one season.

 

Stephon Tuitt is .5 sacks away from tying Justin Tuck for # 5 for the most career sacks in Notre Dame History.

 

Kyle Brindza needs one field goal to move into a tie with D.J. Fitzpatrick on Notre Dames all time field goal completion list.

 

 

Notable “The Last Time” Notre Dame against Pitt

Had 50 or more rushing attempts: vs. Pittsburgh, 2012 (51)

Had eight or more rush TDs: vs. Pittsburgh, 1965 (9)

Had two players with 100 receiving yards in a game: at Pittsburgh, 2009 (Golden Tate - 113, Michael Floyd - 107)

 

Had 100 or more plays total offense:  vs. Pittsburgh, 2012 (104)

 

Scored a two-point conversion: vs. Pittsburgh, 2012

 

Returned a punt for a TD: at Pittsburgh, 2009 (Golden Tate, 87 yards)

 

Had 30 or more first downs: vs. Pittsburgh, 2012 (34)

 

Was involved in a triple overtime game:  vs. Pittsburgh, 2012 (29-26)

 

Was involved in a quadruple overtime game:  vs. Pittsburgh, 2008 (33-36)

 

Rushed for 250-299 yards: Julius Jones at Pittsburgh, 2003 (262)

 

Attempted 40-49 passes: Everett Golson vs. Pittsburgh, 2012 (42)

 

Kicked four field goals: Brandon Walker vs. Pittsburgh, 2008 (4)

 

Totaled 100 or more punt return yards: Golden Tate at Pittsburgh, 2009 (101)

 

Had 400 or more yards: Pittsburgh, 1975 (411)

 

An opposing player rushed for 300 or more yards: Tony Dorsett, Pittsburgh, 1975 (303)

 

An opposing player rushed for 150-199 yards: Ray Graham, Pittsburgh, 2012 (172)

 

An opposing player rushed 40 or more times: Craig Heyward, Pittsburgh, 1987 (42)

 

An opposing player had a run of 50-59 yards: Ray Graham, Pittsburgh, 2012 (55)

 

An opposing player kicked four or more field goals: Kevin Harper, Pittsburgh, 2012 (4)