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ACC Football: Week 2 Power Rankings

By Jerran Anderson

Sep 9, 2016; Syracuse, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) leaps over Syracuse Orange defensive back Cordell Hudson (20) during the second quarter at the Carrier Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 9, 2016; Syracuse, NY, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) leaps over Syracuse Orange defensive back Cordell Hudson (20) during the second quarter at the Carrier Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 10, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers running back James Conner (24) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. PITT won 42-39. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 10, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers running back James Conner (24) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Penn State Nittany Lions during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. PITT won 42-39. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

The Pittsburgh Panthers remain in fifth in this week’s power rankings despite their 42-39 victory over the Penn State Nittany Lions.

The Panthers came out firing on all cylinders, jumping out to a 28-14 lead by halftime. Pittsburgh running back James Conner had another game where he rushed for a touchdown and caught a passing touchdown. Conner rushed for 117 yards in the game.

Pittsburgh ran for 341 rushing yards as a team and controlled the ground game all day against the Nittany Lions. The Panthers averaged 6.1 yards per rush in the game.

The passing game continues to develop for the Panthers offense as well. They only had 91 passing yards on offense.

Next Week: Oklahoma State, 3:30 PM est, ESPN

The Pittsburgh Panthers are hot while the Oklahoma State Cowboys are cold, coming off a bad loss to Central Michigan. Don’t count out the Panthers and running back James Conner in Week 3. Upset is certainly on the Pittsburgh Panther’s mind, if you would call it that.

Next: 4. Miami

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