2013 Pittsburgh Panthers football team

{{Infobox college sports team season

| year = 2013

| team = Pittsburgh Panthers

| sport = football

| image =

| image_size =

| conference = Atlantic Coast Conference

| division = Coastal Division

| short_conf = ACC

| record = 7–6

| conf_record = 3–5

| head_coach = Paul Chryst

| hc_year = 2nd

| off_coach = Joe Rudolph

| oc_year = 2nd

| off_scheme = Pro-style

| def_coach = Matt House

| dc_year = 1st

| def_scheme = 4–3

| captain =

| stadium = Heinz Field

| champion = Little Caesars Pizza Bowl champion

| bowl = Little Caesars Pizza Bowl

| bowl_result = W 30–27 vs. Bowling Green

}}

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The 2013 Pittsburgh Panthers football team represented the University of Pittsburgh in the 2013 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Panthers were led by head coach Paul Chryst and played their home games at Heinz Field. They were a member of the Coastal Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference. This was Pitt's first season as a member of the ACC after being a member of the Big East since 1991. They finished the season 7–6, 3–5 in ACC play to finish in sixth place in the Coastal Division. Pitt was invited to the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl, beating Bowling Green on a field goal by Chris Blewitt in the final two minutes. Running back, James Conner, rushed for 229 yards and broke a Pittsburgh bowl record previously held by Tony Dorsett.{{cite web|title=Conner Leads Pitt To 30-27 Win Over Bowling Green|url=http://advisories.com/conner-leads-pitt-to-30-27-win-over-bowling-green/|publisher=Advisories|date=December 26, 2013|access-date=December 27, 2013|archive-date=December 27, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131227151714/http://advisories.com/conner-leads-pitt-to-30-27-win-over-bowling-green/|url-status=dead}}

Schedule

{{CFB schedule

| rankyear = 2013

| poll = AP

| timezone = Eastern

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = September 2

| time = 8:00 p.m.

| w/l = l

| opponent = Florida State

| opprank = 11

| site_stadium = Heinz Field

| site_cityst = Pittsburgh, PA

| tv = ESPN

| score = 13–41

| attend = 65,500

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = September 14

| time = 12:30 p.m.

| w/l = w

| nonconf = y

| opponent = New Mexico

| site_stadium = Heinz Field

| site_cityst = Pittsburgh, PA

| tv = ACCN

| score = 49–27

| attend = 40,249

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = September 21

| time = 12:30 p.m.

| w/l = w

| away = y

| opponent = Duke

| site_stadium = Wallace Wade Stadium

| site_cityst = Durham, NC

| tv = ACCN

| score = 58–55

| attend = 22,714

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = September 28

| time = 12:30 p.m.

| w/l = w

| homecoming = y

| opponent = Virginia

| site_stadium = Heinz Field

| site_cityst = Pittsburgh, PA

| tv = ACCRSN

| score = 14–3

| attend = 48,425

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = October 12

| time = 12:00 p.m.

| w/l = l

| away = y

| opponent = Virginia Tech

| opprank = 24

| site_stadium = Lane Stadium

| site_cityst = Blacksburg, VA

| tv = ESPNU

| score = 9–19

| attend = 64,954

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = October 19

| time = 7:00 p.m.

| w/l = w

| nonconf = y

| opponent = Old Dominion

| site_stadium = Heinz Field

| site_cityst = Pittsburgh, PA

| tv = ACCRSN

| score = 35–24

| attend = 38,462

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = October 26

| time = 1:00 p.m.

| w/l = l

| nonconf = y

| away = y

| opponent = Navy

| site_stadium = Navy–Marine Corps Memorial Stadium

| site_cityst = Annapolis, MD

| tv = CBSSN

| score = 21–24

| attend = 37,094

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = November 2

| time = 7:00 p.m.

| w/l = l

| away = y

| opponent = Georgia Tech

| site_stadium = Bobby Dodd Stadium

| site_cityst = Atlanta, GA

| tv = ESPNU

| score = 10–21

| attend = 52,312

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = November 9

| time = 8:00 p.m.

| w/l = w

| nonconf = y

| opponent = Notre Dame

| opprank = 24

| gamename = rivalry

| site_stadium = Heinz Field

| site_cityst = Pittsburgh, PA

| tv = ABC

| score = 28–21

| attend = 65,500

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = November 16

| time = 12:30 p.m.

| w/l = l

| opponent = North Carolina

| site_stadium = Heinz Field

| site_cityst = Pittsburgh, PA

| tv = ACCN

| score = 27–34

| attend = 50,049

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = November 23

| time = 12:30 p.m.

| w/l = w

| away = y

| opponent = Syracuse

| gamename = rivalry

| site_stadium = Carrier Dome

| site_cityst = Syracuse, NY

| tv = ACCN

| score = 17–16

| attend = 35,317

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = November 29

| time = 3:30 p.m.

| w/l = l

| opponent = Miami (FL)

| site_stadium = Heinz Field

| site_cityst = Pittsburgh, PA

| tv = ABC

| score = 31–41

| attend = 40,003

}}

|{{CFB schedule entry

| date = December 26

| time = 6:00 p.m.

| w/l = w

| nonconf = y

| neutral = y

| opponent = Bowling Green

| gamename = Little Caesars Pizza Bowl

| site_stadium = Ford Field

| site_cityst = Detroit, MI

| tv = ESPN

| score = 30–27

| attend = 26,259

}}

Coaching staff

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style="font-size:95%; vertical-align:top;"| Coaching staff

Paul Chryst – Head coach
Joe Rudolph – Assistant head coach/offensive coordinator/tight ends
Matt House – Defensive coordinator/secondary
Brooks Bollinger – Quarterbacks
Inoke Breckterfield – Defensive line
Bobby Engram – Wide receivers
Chris Haering – Linebackers
John Palermo – Linebackers/defensive Ends
Jim Hueber – Offensive line
Desmond Robinson – Running backs

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| style="font-size: 95%;" valign="top" | Support staff

Chris LaSala – Assistant Athletic Director/football operations
Bob Junko – Director of Football Relations and Program Enhancement
Hank Poteat – Defensive graduate assistant
Nate Tice – Offensive graduate assistant
Mickey Turner – Offensive graduate assistant
Spencer Whipple – Defensive graduate assistant

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| style="font-size: 95%;" valign="top" | Strength and conditioning staff

Todd Rice – Strength and conditioning coach
Ross Kolodziej – Assistant strength and conditioning coach
Shaun Snee – Strength and conditioning Graduate Assistant

{{cite web|url=http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/pitt/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/prospectus/prospectus.pdf|title=Pitt Panthers Spring Prospectus|date=2013|website=Grfx.cstv.com|access-date=11 April 2018|archive-date=March 8, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130308005650/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/pitt/sports/m-footbl/auto_pdf/2012-13/prospectus/prospectus.pdf|url-status=dead}}

Roster

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Quarterback

7 – Tom Savage – File:Redshirt.svg senior (6'5, 230)
11 – Trey Anderson – junior (6'0, 195)
16 – Chad Voytik – File:Redshirt.svg freshman (6'1, 215)

Running back

29 – Rachid Ibrahim – freshman (6'1, 195)
32 – Malcolm Crockett – File:Redshirt.svg sophomore (5'10, 205)
34 – Isaac Bennett – junior (5'11, 210)
40 – James Conner – freshman (6'2, 235)
49 – Desmond Brown – File:Redshirt.svg senior (5'9, 200)

Wide receiver

12 – Dontez Ford – File:Redshirt.svg freshman (6'2, 210)
14 – Ronald Jones – junior (5'8, 170)
15 – Devin Street – File:Redshirt.svg senior (6'4, 195)
17 – Chris Wuestner – File:Redshirt.svg freshman (6'2, 210)
20 – Brandon Ifill – File:Redshirt.svg junior (6'1, 200)
23 – Tyler Boyd – freshman (6'2, 200)
36 – Brett Zuck – File:Redshirt.svg junior (6'1, 195)
80 – Zach Challingsworth – File:Redshirt.svg freshman (6'2, 195)
84 – Ed Tinker – File:Redshirt.svg senior (6'2, 195)
85 – Jester Weah – freshman (6'3, 210)
87 – Reggie Green – freshman (6'2, 225)
88 – Kevin Weatherspoon – File:Redshirt.svg junior (5'10, 175)

Placekicker

12 – Chris Blewitt – freshman (5'9, 195)
48 – Drake Greer – File:Redshirt.svg junior (6'4, 205)

Punter

90 – Ryan Winslow – freshman (6'5, 205)
92 – Matt Yoklic – File:Redshirt.svg senior (6'4, 220)

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Tight end

45 – Devon Edwards – freshman (6'4, 275)
81 – Tony Harper – freshman (6'4, 225)
82 – Manasseh Garner – File:Redshirt.svg junior (6'2, 220)
83 – Scott Orndoff – freshman (6'5, 255)
86 – J.P. Holtz – sophomore (6'4, 250)

Fullback

31 – Jaymar Parrish – freshman (6'2, 230)
35 – Trent Neavin – freshman (6'1, 255)
41 – Anthony Rippole – File:Redshirt.svg freshman (5'10, 230)
43 – Mark Giubilato – File:Redshirt.svg junior (6'2, 235)
44 – Colton Lively – freshman (6'0, 235)
46 – Adam Lazenga – File:Redshirt.svg junior (6'0, 245)

Offensive lineman

53 – Dorian Johnson – freshman (6'5, 315)
57 – Artie Rowell – File:Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'2, 310)
60 – Aaron Reeese – freshman (6'5, 310)
62 – John Guy – File:Redshirt.svg freshman (6'7, 310)
63 – Alex Officer – freshman (6'4, 340)
64 – Shane Johnson – File:Redshirt.svg junior (6'5, 330)
68 – T. J. Clemmings – File:Redshirt.svg junior (6'6, 315)
69 – Adam Bisnowaty – File:Redshirt.svg freshman (6'6, 305)
70 – Juantez Hollins – File:Redshirt.svg senior (6'5, 330)
71 – Gabe Roberts – File:Redshirt.svg freshman (6'5, 300)
72 – Carson Baker – freshman (6'5, 320)
74 – Matt Rotheram – File:Redshirt.svg junior (6'6, 335)
75 – Jaryd Jones-Smith – freshman (6'7, 320)
76 – Ryan Schlieper – File:Redshirt.svg senior (6'5, 310)
78 – Cory King – File:Redshirt.svg senior (6'6, 325)

Defensive lineman

5 – Ejuan Price – File:Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'0, 255)
37 – David Durham – File:Redshirt.svg junior (6'2, 240)
50 – Tyrone Ezell – File:Redshirt.svg senior (6'4, 305)
52 – Shakir Soto – freshman (6'3, 290)
54 – Tyrique Jarrett – freshman (6'3, 335)
55 – Luke Maclean – freshman (6'5, 260)
56 – Justin Moody – freshman (6'3, 280)
76 – Jeremy Gonzales – freshman (6'1, 225)
90 – Jack Lippert – File:Redshirt.svg senior (6'4, 260)
91 – Darryl Render – sophomore (6'2, 300)
93 – Bryan Murphy – File:Redshirt.svg junior (6'3, 255)
94 – Jeremiah Taleni – freshman (6'2, 290)
95 – Khaynin Mosley-Smith – junior (6'0, 305)
96 – Devin Cook – File:Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'4, 240)
97 – Aaron Donald – senior (6'0, 285)
98 – LaQuentin Smith – junior (6'2, 280)

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Linebacker

3 – Nicholas Grigsby – File:Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'1, 220)
4 – Bam Bradley – File:Redshirt.svg freshman (6'2, 220)
8 – Todd Thomas – File:Redshirt.svg junior (6'2, 230)
22 – Devon Porchia – File:Redshirt.svg freshman (6'2, 245)
28 – Anthony Gonzalez – File:Redshirt.svg junior (6'3, 230)
30 – Mike Caprara – File:Redshirt.svg freshman (6'0, 215)
36 – Michael Dunn – freshman (6'4, 235)
44 – Shane Gordon – File:Redshirt.svg junior (6'1, 230)
47 – Matt Galambos – freshman (6'2, 245)
48 – Zach Poker – freshman (6'4, 240)
49 – Nico Elms – freshman (6'0, 210)
51 – Jacob Craig – File:Redshirt.svg freshman (6'2, 240)
59 – Emanuel Rackard – File:Redshirt.svg senior (6'0, 235)

Defensive back

2 – K'Waun Williams – senior (5'10, 195)
9 – Ray Vinopal – File:Redshirt.svg junior (5'10, 200)
10 – Jahmahl Pardner – File:Redshirt.svg freshman (5'11, 175)
15 – Reggie Mitchell – sophomore (6'0, 185)
21 – Titus Howard – freshman (6'1, 175)
19 – Terrish Webb – freshman (5'11, 170)
21 – Brendon Felder – File:Redshirt.svg junior (5'10, 190)
23 – Lafayette Pitts – File:Redshirt.svg sophomore (5'11, 195)
24 – Cullen Christian – File:Redshirt.svg junior (6'0, 195)
25 – Jason Hendricks – File:Redshirt.svg senior (6'0, 190)
26 – Jevonte Pitts – File:Redshirt.svg freshman (5'11, 205)
27 – Trenton Coles – File:Redshirt.svg freshman (6'3, 175)
35 – E.J. Banks – File:Redshirt.svg senior (5'11, 190)
38 – Ryan Lewis – File:Redshirt.svg freshman (6'0, 195)
39 – Pat Fisher – File:Redshirt.svg junior (5'9, 185)

Long snappers

58 – Kevin Barthelemy – File:Redshirt.svg senior (6'3, 245)
61 – Pat Quirin – File:Redshirt.svg freshman (6'1, 220)
67 – David Murphy – File:Redshirt.svg sophomore (6'1, 220)

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Source and player details, 2013 Pittsburgh Panthers football roster (10/1/2022):{{cite web|url= https://pittsburghpanthers.com/sports/football/roster/2013|title=2013 Pittsburgh Panthers football roster|work=pittsburghpanthers.com}}

Team players drafted into the NFL

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style="text-align:center; {{CollegePrimaryStyle\|Pittsburgh Panthers\|border=2\|color=white}}" \| Player	Position	Round	Pick	NFL club
align="center" bgcolor="" \| Aaron Donald	Defensive tackle	1	13	St. Louis Rams
align="center" bgcolor="" \| Tom Savage	Quarterback	4	135	Houston Texans
align="center" bgcolor="" \| Devin Street	Wide receiver	5	146	Dallas Cowboys

References

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