Pitt defeats Marshall 43-27

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Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Pitt's James Conner greets injured Cathedral Prep wrestler Ian Malesiewski before taking on Marshall Saturday at Heinz Field.

Pitt’s James Conner greets injured Cathedral Prep wrestler Ian Malesiewski
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Pitt's Jester Weah pulls in a pass against Marshall's Chris Jakcson late in the fourth quarter Saturday at Heinz Field.

The National Anthem is played before the team’s game against Marshall
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Pitt's Jester Weah pulls in a pass against Marshall's Chris Jakcson late in the fourth quarter Saturday at Heinz Field.

Students cheer on their team against Marshall
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Pitt's Maurice Ffrench spins away from Marshall's Corey Neely as he runs for a touchdown in the first quarter Saturday at Heinz Field.

Pitt’s Maurice Ffrench spins away from Marshall’s Corey Neely as he runs for a touchdown
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Pitt's Scott Orndoff picks up Maurice Ffrench after scoring against Marshall in the first quarter Saturday at Heinz Field.

Pitt’s Scott Orndoff picks up Maurice Ffrench after scoring against Marshall
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Pitt's Maurice Ffrench celebrates after scoring against Marshall in the first quarter Saturday at Heinz Field.

Pitt’s Maurice Ffrench celebrates after scoring against Marshall
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Pitt's Tre Tipton pulls in a pass for a touchdown against Marshall's Rodney Allen in the second quarter Saturday at Heinz Field.

Pitt’s Tre Tipton pulls in a pass for a touchdown against Marshall’s Rodney Allen
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Pitt's George Aston carries for a touchdown against Marshall's Kendall Gant in the first quarter Saturday at Heinz Field.

Pitt’s George Aston carries for a touchdown against Marshall’s Kendall Gant
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Pitt's James Conner scores a touchdown against Marshall in the first quarter Saturday at Heinz Field.

Pitt’s James Conner scores a touchdown against Marshall
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi celebrates a touchdown by James Conner against Marshall in the first quarter Saturday at Heinz Field.

Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi celebrates a touchdown by James Conner against Marshall
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi tries to call a timeout as he plays Marshall in the second quarter Saturday at Heinz Field.

Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi tries to call a timeout as he plays Marshall in the second quarter
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Pitt's Chawntez Moss carries against Marshall's Rodney Allen in the first quarter Saturday at Heinz Field.

Pitt’s Chawntez Moss carries against Marshall’s Rodney Allen
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Pitt's Jester Weah carries against Marshall in the first quarter Saturday at Heinz Field.

Pitt’s Jester Weah carries against Marshall in the first quarter
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Pitt's James Conner carries against Marshall in the first quarter Saturday at Heinz Field.

Pitt’s James Conner carries against Marshall
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Pitt's James Conner carries against Marshall in the third quarter Saturday at Heinz Field.

Pitt’s James Conner carries against Marshall
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Pitt's Quadree Henderson carries against Marshall in the first quarter Saturday at Heinz Field.

Pitt’s Quadree Henderson carries against Marshall
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Pitt quarterback Nate Peterman gets a throw off against Marshall in the second quarter Saturday at Heinz Field.

Pitt quarterback Nate Peterman gets a throw off against Marshall
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Marshalls' Michael Clark pulls in a pass for a touchdown in front of Pitt's Terrish Webb in the fourth quarter Saturday at Heinz Field.

Marshalls’ Michael Clark pulls in a pass for a touchdown in front of Pitt’s Terrish Webb
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Pitt quarterback Nate Peterman gets a pass off against Marshall's C.J. Reavis in the fourth quarter Saturday at Heinz Field.

Pitt quarterback Nate Peterman gets a pass off against Marshall’s C.J. Reavis
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Pitt's Jester Weah pulls in a pass against Marshall's Chris Jakcson late in the fourth quarter Saturday at Heinz Field.

Pitt’s Jester Weah pulls in a pass against Marshall’s Chris Jackson late in the fourth quarter
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette Pitt's Avonte Maddox carries an interception back on the last play of the game against Marshall Saturday at Heinz Field.
Pitt’s Avonte Maddox carries back an interception on the last play of the game against Marshall
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