Clemson Football: Sweet Home, Death Valley

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Nov 29, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers mascot waves a flag in the end zone during the second half against Miami Hurricanes at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 29, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers mascot waves a flag in the end zone during the second half against Miami Hurricanes at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /

Nov. 12th. Pitt

Clemson fans will welcome the Pittsburg Panthers to Death Valley for the first time this November. The Tigers and Panthers have only met one other time in their history. It was in the

Nov 21, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers wide receiver Tyler Boyd (23) congratulates running back Qadree Ollison (37) after Ollison scored a touchdown against the Louisville Cardinals during the first quarter at Heinz Field. PITT won 45-34. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers wide receiver Tyler Boyd (23) congratulates running back Qadree Ollison (37) after Ollison scored a touchdown against the Louisville Cardinals during the first quarter at Heinz Field. PITT won 45-34. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

Gator Bowl of 1977, a 34-3 Pitt win. The Tigers will look to even up the all time series in this late fall clash of the felines.

Pitt finished 8-5 last season and lost their bowl to Navy and their well ran triple option. Marquee wins over Georgia Tech and Louisville last season gave the Panthers some confidence, as they finished with a 5-2 record on the road.

Freshman running back Qadree Ollison led the Panthers last season with 1121yds and 11 rushing touchdowns.

Pitt will try to impose their will against a very deep Clemson defensive line.

This one looks like it could turn into a very physical, between the tackles kind of game. Should be fun to watch.

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