Pitt played solid defense, but the Panthers’ offense turned the ball over five times in a 23-17 loss to East Carolina on Saturday in the Military Bowl in Annapolis, Maryland. Pitt finishes with an 8-5 record after losing three of their last four games.
Ethan Grunkemeyer threw two touchdown passes to lead Penn State to a 22-10 win over Clemson in the Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium in New York. Grunkemeyer threw for 262 yards and freshman running back Quinto Martin ran for 101 yards for the Nittany Lions, who finish 7-6 and on a four-game winning streak under interim coach Terry Allen.
