You know what the big difference for Pitt was? 3rd down conversions. Pitt couldn’t make them, and Louisville did. Louisville was 8 -15 while Pitt was 2-10. That’s why Louisville had those long clock-eating, demoralizing drives in the second half. Pitt was, once again, unable to make the stop to get off the field.

Yes, Pitt was shut out in the second half for the first time all year. There should be some questions about the line play — especially in the second half — and the receivers not exactly working hard at getting separation. And if anyone has spotted Eric Gill making a play this year, let me know (why he continues to start at TE is a mystery).

But the absurd time of possession was not all on the offense. Louisville did not punt in the game. In the second half, they had the ball only 4 times and scored all 4 times. They held the ball, though, for 21:03 in the second half. On 2 drives they consumed over a full quarter. They absolutely ate the clock.

So, yes, the Pitt defense was tired in the second half. The primary reason, though, was that they did it to themselves.

Louisville did it mostly on the ground in the second half, but had solid passing. 220 yards in the air and 247 on the ground. As usual, there was very little pressure up front on the QB to compliment the lack of run defense.

Maybe it’s just the hangover, but I’m finding very little to be positive regarding this game. Pitt is winless on the road, winless on national TV and now 4 – 5.