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ACC Football: Power Rankings for the 2022 season

By Dante Pryor

Sep 11, 2021; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive lineman Bryan Bresee (11) runs down the hill prior to the game against the South Carolina State Bulldogs at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2021; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers defensive lineman Bryan Bresee (11) runs down the hill prior to the game against the South Carolina State Bulldogs at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hagy-USA TODAY Sports /
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September 24, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers running back Israel Abanikanda (2) leads the band in the playing of the PITT alma mater after defeating the Rhode Island Rams at Acrisure Stadium. Pittsburgh won 45-24. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
September 24, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers running back Israel Abanikanda (2) leads the band in the playing of the PITT alma mater after defeating the Rhode Island Rams at Acrisure Stadium. Pittsburgh won 45-24. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

Record: 8-4, 5-3

Team Leaders:

Offense: Kedon Slovis (Passing) 2397 YDS, 10 TDS

Israel Abandikanda (Rushing) 1431 YDS, 20 TDS

Jared Wayne (Receiving) 55 Rec, 1012 YDS, 5 TDS

Defense: Sirvocea Dennis (Tackles) 94 Total Tackles

Erick Hallet (Interceptions) 3

Calijah Kancey (Sacks) 7.5

Key Wins: West Virginia 38-31

Syracuse 19-9

Bad Losses: Georgia Tech 26-21

North Carolina 42-24

Season Overview: This season was very Pitt-like in contrast to 2021. Head coach Pat Narduzzi played the way he loved. The Panthers had a challenging, physical running game that complemented one of the ACC’s best pass rushes. When star running back Israel Abandikanda was humming; the Panthers were tough to beat.

2023 Outlook: The Panthers lose a lot off this roster, including Abandikanda. Kedon Slovis entered the transfer portal, but Pitt picked up Phil Jurkovec via the portal. Kancey is injured and has not officially declared for the draft but could also leave early.

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