Seminoles Face Tough Road Test Against Pitt

The FSU Seminoles are preparing for a Friday night road game against the Pitt Panthers, seeking to build on a recent victory. Interim head coach Rick Stockstill led the team to a 31-24 win against the Boston College Eagles last week, their first road win since 2023. This victory improved FSU's record to 4-5 overall and 2-4 in ACC play, bringing bowl game eligibility within reach if they win two of their final three contests.

Pitt, conversely, is coming off a bye week, having had extra time to prepare. The Panthers have faced challenges since quarterback Mason Heintschel's season-ending injury. ESPN's SP+ metrics predict a 32-24 victory for Pitt, giving FSU only a 33% chance of winning. FSU's recent road performance has been challenging, with only one win in their last thirteen away games before last week's victory.

FSU's SP+ ranking is 49th nationally, with an offense rated 59.2 and a defense at 1.9. Pitt holds the 35th spot with a higher overall rating. The game is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on Friday at Acrisure Stadium and will be broadcast on the ACC Network.