2008 Pittsburgh Football Preview:
Head Coach: Dave Wannstedt
The University of Pittsburgh Panthers are one of the most successful college football programs of all time. With coach Dave Wannstedt coming off a recent contract extension, in spite of some tough losing seasons, Pitt is riding high after upsetting their heavily favored and #2 ranked rival West Virginia in the 2007 Backyard Brawl. The Panthers will look to expand on that bright spot in their recent history and bring the team back to prominence in the Big East. Look for Pittsburgh to be in the hunt for a bowl bid this coming season.