You hate to say this is a game Pitt should win based on what we've seen this year, but this is a game Pitt should win. Gardner-Webb isn't at the quality of a Youngstown State and while a loss to the Penguins was jaw-dropping, this would be off the charts.
All of that said, Pitt shouldn't be taking them lightly. They've thrown scares into FBS programs before and if Pitt's not careful ... let's not go there. If you're not going to the game, tune into ESPN3 for this one, folks.
Something I've been missing on this year's gamethreads so far are the links to our articles on the game during the week, so here they are. Be sure to join us at 3:30 to comment live during the game.
At First Glance: Gardner-Webb opening preview
Pitt's Two-Deep rotation this week
Aaron Donald and Hubie Graham may be out for today's game
Coachspeak: Paul Chryst Gardner-Webb week press conference roundup
Should Pitt be on upset alert against Gardner-Webb?
Prediction time - Cardiac Hill staff predicts the game
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