Panthers quickly fall off AP Top 25 poll after loss to Notre Dame

Notre Dame Pittsburgh Football Pittsburgh quarterback Mason Heintschel (6) escapes pressure by Notre Dame defensive back Devonta Smith (0) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pittsburgh Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) (Gene J. Puskar/AP)

By Sierra Rehm

PITTSBURGH — Pitt football is already falling out of the national spotlight after a crushing loss to Notre Dame on Saturday.

Pitt appeared on the AP Top 25 college football poll for the first time last week. But, after the 37-15 loss, the team fell right back off the list.

The Panthers only received 12 votes.

Even with a dominant win and a lot of shuffling in the poll’s top 10 teams, Notre Dame remains ranked at No. 9.

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