The 2012 Pittsburgh Panthers football team represented the

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in the

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. The Panthers were led by first-year head coach

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and played their home games at

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. They were a member of the

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. This was Pitt's last season as a member of the Big East. Next season, they began play in the ACC.

Schedule

Coaching staff

Roster

Team players drafted into the NFL

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/2013.htm

References

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