Photos: Pitt football 54-45 victory over Duke
Kaycee Orwig | Staff Photographer
Freshman defensive back V’Lique Carter (19) rushes the ball for a touchdown during the fourth quarter.
With the game tied at 45 and no timeouts remaining, the Panthers needed sophomore quarterback Kenny Pickett to lead them downfield with just over a minute left to play.
Pickett had struggled up to that point, completing just four of 13 passes for 78 yards and a touchdown. But he came up clutch when Pitt needed it most, completing all four of his passes — including the 25-yard game-winner to junior receiver Maurice Ffrench — for 72 yards to lift the Panthers over Duke, 52-45, with five seconds left.
Sophomore quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) scrambles to complete Pitt’s first touchdown against Duke.
Junior wide receiver Maurice French (2) is tackled by Duke senior safety Jeremy McDuffie (9).
Junior wide receiver Maurice French (2) receives a touchdown pass during the second quarter.
Freshman defensive back V’Lique Carter (19) carries the ball.
Senior running back Qadree Ollison (30) completes Pitt’s third touchdown against Duke during the third quarter.
Freshman defensive back V’Lique Carter (19) completes Pitt’s fourth touchdown against Duke during the third quarter.
Thomas Yang | Assistant Visual Editor
Freshman defensive back V’Lique Carter (19) bounds over Duke’s defenders for his second touchdown of the game.
Redshirt sophomore wide receiver Taysir Mack (11) fumbles the ball.
Junior wide receiver Maurice Ffrench (2) receives Pitt’s winning touchdown pass during the final minutes of the fourth quarter.
Redshirt sophomore offensive lineman Jimmy Morrissey (67) celebrates after Pitt beat Duke 54-45.
The Pitt football team celebrates after beating Duke.