Pittsburgh Panthers Playoffs 2026

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Pittsburgh Panthers 2026 playoff page. The Pittsburgh are 6-3, 8th in the ACC with a +109 point differential and a 1-game winning streak.

Last time out they beat the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 34-11 at home. Next up: home to the Florida State Seminoles (4-5) on Friday, November 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM EST. Their remaining opponents have a combined 0.481 record, including 0 games against teams currently in playoff position.

2026 College Football playoffs · ACC · 8th in division
Season in progress
6-3Record–ACC seed1-0Home0-2Away1-2Division+109Point diffW1Streak3Games left

Pittsburgh Playoff Outlook

Last game

W 34-11 vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
· Week 1

Next game

vs Florida State Seminoles (4-5)
· Week 1

Remaining schedule

3 games left · opponents’ record 0.481 · 0 vs current playoff teams

ACC Standings

#TeamW-LDivDiffStrk
1Wake Forest Demon Deacons8-12-0+247W2
2Miami Hurricanes8-13-0+232L1
3Duke Blue Devils7-23-1+180W3
4Southern Methodist Mustangs7-23-1+127W1
5Louisville Cardinals6-33-0+134W3
6Virginia Tech Hokies6-32-1+93L1
7Clemson Tigers6-32-1+18W2
8Pittsburgh Panthers6-31-2+109W1
9North Carolina Tar Heels5-41-2+39W1
10Syracuse Orange4-52-2+35L1
11Stanford Cardinal4-51-1-153L1
12Florida State Seminoles4-51-2+21W1
13Boston College Eagles4-52-2-46L2
14North Carolina State Wolfpack4-51-2+12L1
15Virginia Cavaliers4-50-3+25L3
16California Golden Bears3-60-3-87L3
17Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets2-70-4-75L4

Season Trend

Pittsburgh: games over .500 through the season
.500-1
Points per game vs ACC average
Points for31.9League avg for30.5Points against19.8League avg against24.5

Pittsburgh Playoff Push: 2026 Schedule and Results

WkDateOpponentOpp. recordResult
1at Boston College4-5L 21-27
1at Miami #18-1L 23-52
1vs Georgia Tech2-7W 34-11
1vs Florida State4-5
1at Louisville6-3
1at California3-6

This Pittsburgh Panthers playoffs page refreshes after every Pittsburgh game: record, seed, magic number and remaining schedule. Compare them with the rest of the ACC playoff picture, or see their projected route on the bracket.

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Pittsburgh Panthers playoffs FAQ

Are the Pittsburgh Panthers in the 2026 playoffs?

No, they have been eliminated from the 2026 playoffs.

What seed would the Pittsburgh be?

They are outside the six playoff spots in the ACC today.

Who leads the ACC?

Wake Forest Demon Deacons (8-1); the Pittsburgh are 8th.

When is the next Pittsburgh game?

Friday, November 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM EST, home to the Florida State Seminoles.

How hard is the Pittsburgh remaining schedule?

3 games left against opponents with a combined 0.481 record; 0 against teams currently in playoff position.

How can the Pittsburgh clinch a playoff spot?

Win the ACC, or finish with one of the five best records among ACC non-division-winners. A magic number appears here once a berth is within reach.

What is the Pittsburgh record at home and on the road?

1-0 at home, 0-2 away; 1-2 in the division and 1-2 in the half.