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Oklahoma State Football: 5 overreactions from Pokes’ win over Pitt

By Andrew Miller

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 16: James Washington #28 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys makes a catch in front of Damarri Mathis #16 of the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second quarter at Heinz Field on September 16, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 16: James Washington #28 of the Oklahoma State Cowboys makes a catch in front of Damarri Mathis #16 of the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second quarter at Heinz Field on September 16, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /
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PITTSBURGH, PA – SEPTEMBER 16: Jason Pinnock #15 celebrates with Jaylen Twyman #55 and Patrick Jones II #91 of the Pittsburgh Panthers after his touchdown during the third quarter against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Heinz Field on September 16, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA – SEPTEMBER 16: Jason Pinnock #15 celebrates with Jaylen Twyman #55 and Patrick Jones II #91 of the Pittsburgh Panthers after his touchdown during the third quarter against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Heinz Field on September 16, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images) /

3. Pitt will respond in ACC play

Pitt fans should not be seeing their football program in a positive light right now. The way they were dominated by both Oklahoma State and Penn State was almost embarrassing, especially the 38-point loss to the Pokes.

A chance to turn things around lies in Pitt’s next three games. Not only could Pitt win those three games, but they could still compete in a big way in the ACC. Their two most difficult games are out of the way.

Next: The Big 12 is the best conference in the country

Really only the Virginia Tech Hokies and Miami Hurricanes are matchups where they will not be favored. NC State, Duke, and Georgia Tech, are tossups. The good news is, they do not have to face Louisville, Clemson, or Florida State cross-conference.

Pitt might have found themselves a solid starting quarterback in Ben Dinucci to fit in alongside skilled weapons like Qadree Ollison and Quadree Henderson. Talent is still prevalent on the Pitt roster.

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