When classes began in August, it looked like it was only a matter of time before Pitt football… When classes began in August, it looked like it was only a matter of time before Pitt football would return to the national rankings and possibly challenge for the Big East title.

But a 1-5 start combined with a truly offensive game plan had most people thinking the season was already over.

Five straight wins and a bowl game later, the season went from a failure to a success. Heading into this weekend