Panthers prepare for bowl rematch
December 10, 2001
The Panthers and the North Carolina State Wolfpack will get together on Dec. 20 for an… The Panthers and the North Carolina State Wolfpack will get together on Dec. 20 for an old-fashioned rematch of the Tangerine Bowl.
North Carolina State and Pitt played in the 1978 Tangerine Bowl when Steelers head coach Bill Cowher started at linebacker for the Wolfpack. This was also the last time the bowl was played until now. Unfortunately, Pitt lost the 1978 contest 30-17.
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