Pittsburgh Panthers Struggle at Gerald J. Ford Stadium Against SMU Mustangs

The Pittsburgh Panthers faced a challenging game against the SMU Mustangs, concluding with a 7-1 record for the season after a 25-48 defeat. The Mustangs improved their impressive season to an 8-1 record, showcasing their strength on their home turf at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas.

Key Moments and Performances

The game was marked by significant plays and standout performances from both teams. For the Panthers, punter Caleb Junko had a busy day with five attempts totaling 156 yards, but unfortunately, none landed inside the 20-yard line. On defense, linebackers Kyle Louis and Jordan Bass each contributed with one sack and one tackle for loss, highlighting their efforts to pressure the Mustangs' offense.

Quarterback Eli Holstein completed 29 out of 47 passes for a total of 248 yards but was unable to find the end zone and threw one interception. Nate Yarnell provided a spark off the bench with two touchdown passes from ten attempts totaling 99 yards, showing promise in his limited action.

Running back Desmond Reid led the rushing attack with 49 yards on thirteen carries and scored one touchdown, while wide receiver Kenny Johnson emerged as Holstein's top target catching eight passes for eighty-one yards including one touchdown.

Looking Ahead

Despite this setback against SMU Mustangs, Pittsburgh Panthers showed moments of resilience that they will look to build upon in their next game. The team is set to host Virginia Cavaliers at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh on November 9th at 8:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch all the action live on ACC Network or follow satellite channel number six hundred twelve for real-time updates.

As we move forward into the season, it will be crucial for Pittsburgh Panthers to regroup and focus on their upcoming opponents starting with Virginia Cavaliers next week. Share this article if you're rooting for Pittsburgh Panthers' comeback!