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USF vs. Pittsburgh capsule

By Greg Auman, Times Staff Writer
In print: Thursday, October 2, 2008


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>>TONIGHT

No. 10 USF vs. Pittsburgh, 7:30, ESPN

The matchup to watch is how well USF (5-0, 0-0 Big East) can contain sophomore LeSean McCoy, who had a career-low 55 yards in last year's game, though he did score three touchdowns. Pitt (3-1, 1-0) has thrown only two touchdowns in four games, but needs quarterback Bill Stull to complete passes early to keep the defense from stacking the line to stop McCoy. USF hasn't had one breakout back, but five runners have combined with quarterback Matt Grothe to score 13 touchdowns and average 201 yards per game. Could this be the game USF has its first 100-yard rusher of the season?

Watch out for … These two teams have allowed a Big East-high eight sacks each, though USF didn't allow any in last week's win against N.C. State. Pitt has 13 sacks in four games, so there'll be more pressure on Grothe than in past games. USF's pass rush could use the healthy return of end George Selvie and tackle Terrell McClain, who missed last week and will be a game-time decision because of lingering ankle injuries.

Greg Auman, Times staff writer


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