Pittsburgh Panthers Face Toledo in GameAbove Bowl

The Pittsburgh Panthers football team will face the Toledo Rockets in the GameAbove Sports Bowl on December 26 at Ford Field in Detroit, marking their 38th postseason appearance. Both teams finished the season with 7-5 records and will meet for the first time in a bowl game, with Pitt leading the all-time series 2-1. This matchup is notable as it is the first GameAbove Sports Bowl, with the sponsorship transitioning from the Quick Lane Bowl. Toledo, under coach Jason Candle, has secured a bowl appearance for the fourth consecutive season and is led by senior quarterback Tucker Gleason, who has thrown for 22 touchdowns this year. Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi expressed gratitude for the opportunity to compete in a bowl despite unmet expectations earlier in the season. The game will be broadcast nationally on ESPN and on Pitt's radio network.