Pitt football hosts Florida State after coaching change
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 11:32 PM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026
College SportsThe Pitt football team plays host to Florida State on Friday night at 7 p.m. under the lights, airing on ESPN. Florida State is coming off a win against Boston College, defeating them 31-24 under interim coach Rick Stockstill, following the firing of Mike Norvell on November 1. The Seminoles ended a three-game losing streak and aim to build momentum, while Pitt is looking to extend their success after a bye week and a previous win over Georgia Tech. Both teams carry competitive records in the ACC, with Pitt at 6-3 and Florida State at 4-5 overall.
- •Florida State is 4-5 overall and 2-4 in the ACC.
- •Pitt is 6-3 overall and 3-3 in the ACC.
- •Florida State beat Boston College 31-24 last week.
- •Pitt ended a three-game losing streak with a win over Georgia Tech.
- •Quarterback Holden Geriner is expected to make his fourth start for Pitt.
- 11:32 PMYahoo Sports — Pitt football | Panthers host upstart Florida State
"Under the Friday night lights, the Pitt football team will host a Florida State squad with renewed energy at 7 p.m. on ESPN. After Florida State fired coach Mike Norvell Nov. 1, the Seminoles beat Boston College 31-24 on the road Saturday under interim coach Rick Stockstill. “I don’t know what it is, but it’s coaching, it’s keeping things simple, changing some things that you saw that maybe ...
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