after looking closer at tonights game IMO this game will be decided by two things: Quarterback play and Special Teams

Pitt has the clear advantage with the senior Stull. His numbers have improved greatly from last year to this year

08) 57.7%   7.1 pass att   and a td/int ratio of 9/10

09) 66.7%   8.5 pass att   and a td/int ratio of 13/3

Rutgers rolls with the freshman Tom Savage. His numbers are

09)56.5%   8.2 pass att    and a td/int ration of 4/0

I feel experience and improved play gives a slight edge to Pitt.

The big advantage for Pitt tonight in a cold game with 2 good run defenses on the field is going to be special teams.

Field goals

Pitt Dan Hutchins 100% on 7 fg attempts

Rutg San San Te 66.7%

Kick returns

Pitt Cameron Saddler averaging 31.5

Rutg McCourty averaging 16.7

Punt returns

Pitt Smith 6.4 per return

Rutg Sanu 2.5 per return

Both teams have solid punters so thats a wash.

And Finally something I find very interesting!!!!!!!!!!

Red Zone Offense:

      Drives  scores  pts  rush  pass fg    %

Pitt  28       25        150   11    8     6    89   #32 in country

Rutg 19       14        76    7      1     6    74   #100

Red Zone Defense:

Pitt  16        10        62    5      3     2    63  #3 in country

Rutg 10         9        56    3      4     2    90  #97 in country

Sacks Allowed:

Rutgers   14 for 89 yards

Pitt          4 for 23

Pitt -6  2 units/ under 45 1/2  1 unit