All Quiet in Week 1
Weekly Report Posted: June 10, 2026 04:46
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Pitt Starts Off on the Right Foot after Beating Akron 21-6
On opening day of Pittsburgh's Regular season, the Akron Zips came to town to battle the Panthers. After just getting the start at runningback, Freshman, LeSean McCoy was ready to go. Long story short, Pitt shut down the Zips 21-6.
Here are the Top 3 Panthers Plays from the Game:
#3. Midway through the 2nd quarter, McCoy took the ball from the Akron 10 and broke two tackles to get his first career touchdown. He would finish with 2 on the day.
#2. Brandon Parsons got his first career interception when Akron was driving down field, but he ended it when he picked it off and returned it for 5 yards.
#1. When Akron showed signs of a comeback, on the ensuing kickoff, Cedric McGee returned the kick all the way for a 90 yard touchdown.
Week 1 Players of the Week
Big East Offensive Player Of The Week
Mike Teels - QB , Rutgers
Big East Defensive Player Of The Week
Antwan Hawkins - ROLB , South Florida
Ncaa Offensive Player Of The Week
Daniel Wells - HB , Oklahoma
Ncaa Defensive Player Of The Week
Roger Peoples - MLB , Auburn
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