Pitt Football announced on Friday that they will be decline participation in any form of 2020 postseason.
Despite a 6-5 record on the year, and a possible berth in a bowl game, all invitations for bowl games will be denied.
The announcement came from Pitt’s Director of Athletics Heather Lyke and Head Coach Pat Narduzzi.
The decision was made by the team and fully supported by the university.
"Our football student-athletes' sacrifice and commitment have been extraordinary," Lyke said. "This season has been an especially taxing experience, physically and mentally, on and off the field. Despite this unprecedented environment, our team finished strong concluding with last night's win at Georgia Tech. We are thankful and proud of how they handled the past six months and want them to have a well-deserved restful holiday season with their families and loved ones."
The 2020 NCAA Football season was not a normal one for any team across the nation, but the Panthers came out of it with a positive record and a new deal of pride.
"I've always been proud to be Pitt's head football coach," Narduzzi concluded. "That pride was especially great in working with this 2020 team. They have my eternal gratitude and respect."