The Orange have excelled on the road, picking up wins at UNLV and N.C. State. Ohio State transfer Kyle McCord, who ranks second in the nation with 360 passing yards per game, should light up the Panthers’ 95th-ranked pass defense. Pitt’s four wins against Power Four teams have come by an average of just over four points per game.

Our experts analyze a number of topics, including emerging defensive stars of the season while looking forward to this week's biggest games.