Miami @ Pitt
7:30 PM - ESPN
Both teams come in 1-1. Pitt lost a nail biter out in Salt Lake City to a really good Utah team, and Miami lost on the road to the Buckeyes. Both losses are understandable especially when you consider both were on the road. Pitt is pretty banged up. Key personnel losses for Pitt include: Knox (S), Wright (CB) Romeus (DE), Murphy (DE), and Peeler (RB). Yet the Hurricanes have some people out too: Lewis (DT), Nelson (LB), and Cooper (RB). I think Pitt at home should be stout as the home crowd will be jacked up. I think this one really comes down to the play of Jacory Harris. Will he throw a couple picks. If the pressure is not there - I doubt it.
I think the last time they matched up was back in 2003 when Miami travelled to Pitt and won 28-14. With that being said it is a different time and these are different teams.
Here are some of the Key Overall Stats worth noting so far in 2010: (Overall Div1/FBS Ranking Stats)
Rushing Yards:
Miami - 77th
Pitt - 89th
Passing Yards:
Miami - 38th
Pitt - 50th
Points Scored:
Miami - 30th
Pitt - 49th
Points Allowed:
Miami - 34th
Pitt - 61st
The numbers don't lie here, and Miami is a favorite across the board. I do think Pitt gets better at rushing. Graham & Lewis are going to get more yards. It's just a matter of what night they decides to flip the switch.
I see Jacory Harris putting on a show tonight. He'll be running for first downs and moving the sticks through the air via Hankerson and Benjamin.
(Photo courtesy of Doug Benc)
Pitt's D could step up and stop them, but I just don't sense it tonight especially considering Romeus is out. Look for Miami getting the W on the road tonight and winning by 7.
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