James Conner and wide receiver Ty-
ler Boyd had sensational sophomore
campaigns to earn first-team All-ACC
accolades. Conner finished seventh
nationally in rushing yards (1,765)
and third in rushing touchdowns (26),
while Boyd's 78 receptions averaged
16.2 yards per catch. Chad Voytik re-
turns at QB.
Not one member of the Pitt defense
last year made the three All-ACC
units, nor even received honorable
mention notice.
SUMMARY: The Notre Dame-Pitt clash
has been a one-score game in each of
the last six meetings, dating back to
2008, with the Panthers pulling the 28-
21 upset in 2013. If Narduzzi can build
the defense, this has the makings of
another nail-biter for the Irish.
7. BOSTON COLLEGE (7-6)
REVIEWING 2014: A heartbreaking 31-
30 loss in overtime to Penn State in
Pitt features 250-pound running back James Connor, who finished seventh nationally in rushing yardage
(1,765) and third in rushing touchdowns (26) in 2014.
PHOTO COURTESY PITT
