THURSDAY
MIAMI AT PITTSBURGH
When: 7:30 p.m., ESPN
Broadcasters: Rece Davis play-by-play, Craig James and Jesse Palmer analysts
The line: Miami by 3.5
Why you should watch: Premier non-conference games are a rarity for most programs these days, but Miami and Pittsburgh continue to challenge themselves. There's no consolation prize for losing to tough opponents, as one team will learn after this game. Pittsburgh lost at Utah in the opener, while Miami lost at Ohio State two weeks ago. The game will be a chance of redemption of sorts for both teams. Miami quarterback Jacory Harris is coming off a four-interception performance against the Buckeyes. He'll face a defensive line limited by the absence of star end Greg Romeus. Miami cornerback Brandon Harris faces another Biletnikoff Award-caliber receiver in Jonathan Baldwin two weeks after Ohio State's DeVier Posey caught four passes for 105 yards against the Hurricanes. The Panthers must find running room for Dion Lewis, who is averaging just 2.9 yards per carry. Miami ties run deep for Pitt coach Dave Wannstedt, a former UM assistant and Miami Dolphins head coach. Wannstedt has given a boost to the career of UM coach Randy Shannon, coaching him while Shannon was a player with the Hurricanes, drafting him with the Dallas Cowboys and hiring him as an assistant with the Dolphins.
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