Birmingham, AL plays sponsor to the Compass Bowl on January seventh with the Pitt Panthers competing with the Southern Methodist University Mustangs. The Pittsburgh Panthers come in just after the 1-year Todd Graham experiment at head coach. After taking the head coaching position at Arizona State, Graham quit his post on December 14th. Defensive Coordinator Keith Patterson will put on the headset for the Pittsburgh Panthers in this clash of titans. SMU enters into competition with the threat of the “Death Penalty” handed down in the 1980′s still being referred to today. Former Nfl and Hawaii coach June Jones is currently in his fourth year on the side lines of Southern Methodist University. The wagering line has this established at Pittsburgh (-3) with an over-under of 47 points.

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Pittsburgh enters into competition with a 6-6 record as well as a 4-3 record in the Big East. Winning versus #16 South Florida 44-17 on September 29th, they’ve had one contest versus a rated opponent. Pittsburgh’s defense gives up 22.4 points per game, whereas their offense puts up 25.8 points per game. Junior Quarterback Tino Sunseri enters into the game with 2,433 passing yards as well as a passer rating of 124.8. Junior RB Ray Graham has counted 958 rushing yards and 9 Touchdowns so far this year. Sophomore Wide receiver Devin Street is Sunseri’s favorite target catching 48 receptions with 2 Touchdowns. Junior Wide receiver Mike Shanahan is an excellent 2nd target with 35 receptions and 4 Touchdowns.

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SMU comes in the game with a 7-5 record as well as a 5-3 record in Conference USA. They’ve gone 1-2 versus rated competitors this year, winning over #20 TCU and losing to #8 Texas A&M and #11 Houston. The SMU Mustangs offer up 24.5 points per game on defense whereas their offense averages 25.7 points per game. Counting on the run-and-shoot offense to put up substantial statistics in offense, June Jones has traditional had pass-heavy squads in the past. This SMU Mustangs squad this year has a 1,000 yard rusher, a rarity in the Jones’ technique. Senior Quarterback J.J. McDermott with 3,182 passing yards and 16 touchdowns steadies the passing game. Junior RB Zach Line has had an excellent year with 1,224 rushing yards and 17 Touchdowns. Junior Wide receiver Darius Johnson with 72 catches and 998 receiving yards and senior Wide receiver Cole Beasley with 79 catches and 954 receiving yards steady the SMU Mustangs receivers.