How many University of Pittsburgh players are in the NFL Hall of Fame?
Hall of Famers by School * denotes player went to multiple schools
| Akron | (1) |
|---|---|
| Penn State | (6) |
| Pennsylvania | (2) |
| Phillips University | (1) |
| Pittsburgh | (9) |
When was the last time Pitt football was ranked?
Fittingly, Pitt’s best season in four decades ended with its highest ranking since 1982. The Panthers finished 13th in the season-ending Associated Press top-25 poll, which was released hours after Monday night’s national championship game went final. The last time Pitt finished higher was when it ranked 10th in 1982.
Did Pitt ever won a national championship?
Pitt has won nine national football championships—the most of any major college program in the East and the sixth-highest total ever. Under Coach Johnny Majors in 1976, Pitt completed a miraculous turnaround by rolling to a 12–0 record and claiming the school’s ninth national title.
What NFL players played for Pitt?
Check out the Top 10 all-time NFL players from Pittsburgh.
- 1 / 11. Pittsburgh.
- 2 / 11. Darrelle Revis, CB.
- 3 / 11. Larry Fitzgerald, WR.
- 4 / 11. Rickey Jackson, LB.
- 5 / 11. Curtis Martin, RB.
- 6 / 11. Tony Dorsett, RB.
- 7 / 11. Chris Doleman, DE.
- 8 / 11. Russ Grimm, G/C.
What is the highest Pitt football has been ranked?
No. 17
The No. 17 ranking is the highest in the poll for Pitt since 2010, when the Panthers were ranked No.
What ranking is Pitt football?
3-Year Trend Analysis
| ACC Coastal Division | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rank | Team | Change |
| 22 | Pittsburgh | |
| 44 | Miami FL | 1 |
| 69 | Virginia | 3 |
What state has the most NFL Hall of Famers?
Mississippi
“Mississippi not only produces the most NFL players per capita, but not only that, the state also produced the most Pro Football Hall of Famers per capita, as well,” Diallo said.
Are the Pitt Panthers football team ranked?
While it wasn’t a huge jump, the Pitt Panthers moved up again in the College Football Playoff Rankings. In the latest rankings released Tuesday night, Pitt moved up one spot in the rankings to No. 17 and are now the highest ranked team in the ACC Conference.