ACC Football: Power Rankings after end of regular season

Nov 26, 2016; Tallahassee, FL, USA; Florida State Seminoles quarterback Deondre Francois (12), defensive end Demarcus Walker (44), and running back Dalvin Cook (4) celebrate after the Seminoles beat the Florida Gators at Doak Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 26, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Nathan Peterman (4) passes against the Syracuse Orange during the third quarter at Heinz Field. PITT won 76-61. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

The Pittsburgh Panthers used an offensive outburst to close their season with a victory. They finish the season at 5-3 in ACC play.

Quarterback Nathan Peterman threw for 251 passing yards and four touchdowns. Peterman also ran for 79 rushing yards and a touchdown.

Five different Pittsburgh players scored a rushing touchdown. Running back James Conner ran for 115 rushing yards and two touchdowns. It was Conner’s third straight game with at least 100 rushing yards.

Receiver Quadree Henderson had 103 rushing yards and a touchdown. Receiver Maurice Ffrench had a 77-yard rushing touchdown. Fullback George Aston scored on a six-yard rush as well.

The Panthers defense gave up 668 total yards of offense but they didn’t let that ruin a victory. They forced an interception and six punts in the game. The offense punted just three times.

Whats Next?

At 8-4, the Panthers should get a reasonable bowl bid. Current projections have Pittsburgh playing Temple in the Military Bowl.

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