It was 20 years ago nearly today, Sgt. Peppers Band came to play. Ok it wasn’t exactly 20 years ago, but almost. On a Thursday night ESPN game on September 18, 1997 at old Pitt Stadium, the Pitt Panthers stunned the Miami Hurricanes for their only home win against the “U” since October 16, 1976.
Of course, the 1997 Miami Hurricanes would end up finishing 5-6 that year and were suspended from post-season play regardless. This time it was different.
Today, the 4-7 unranked Pitt Panthers stunned the #2 11-0 Miami Hurricanes at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. The loss may have cost the Canes a chance at the National Championship.
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