Football: Pitt falls to Notre Dame, 15-12

Pitt quarterback Tino Sunseri took two sacks and the Panther offense stalled on its final drive… Pitt quarterback Tino Sunseri took two sacks and the Panther offense stalled on its final drive of the game, as Pitt couldn’t overcome a late three-point deficit and fell to Notre Dame 15-12.

With 6:48 remaining in the game, Notre Dame quarterback Tommy Rees found tight end Tyler Eifert in the end zone, and then hit him again for the two-point conversion to produce the final score.

For the second consecutive week, the Panthers lost a fourth quarter advantage as Pitt took its first lead of the game early in the third quarter.

After a roughing the kicker penalty gave the Panthers another chance, quarterback Tino Sunseri used a 10 yard rush and a 10 yard pass to wide receiver Mike Shanahan to help move them down the field.

Sunseri found tight end Hubie Graham in the end zone to put Pitt ahead 12-7. Backup quarterback Trey Anderson—who played one series in the first half—came in to attempt the two-point conversion but was unsuccessful.