Pittsburgh: 2026 Week 11 recap

Pittsburgh sits at 6–3 with a 7.9 rating and No. 44 standing, unchanged from last week despite dismantling Georgia Tech 34–11 two weeks back. The Panthers are tracking toward 7.7 expected wins, but the underlying picture is murkier: a red-zone TD rate of just 16% and third-down conversion rate of 31% suggest efficiency problems that haven't fully corrected. Late-game leverage performance (6.43) hints at competitiveness in tight spots, but GIE still projects zero playoff probability. Hosting Florida State on Saturday offers a chance to build momentum, though Pittsburgh's inability to capitalize in the red zone remains the most immediate concern.