All season long, Pitt football coaches and players have preached one message: this team has depth.

It’s been the mantra after injuries, lineup changes and losses. On Saturday, in a 48–7 demolition of Boston College, Pitt finally proved it.

That was the kind of performance the Panthers have been chasing — complete, dominant, and relentless from start to finish. Even with starters missing on both sides of the ball, Pitt didn’t just survive; it controlled every facet of the game. After two straight losses, the Panthers didn’t just rebound; they imposed their will.

The shakeups started before kickoff. Left guard Keith Gouevia suffered a season-ending injury, forcing redshirt sophomore Ryan Carretta into his first career start. Left tackle Jeff Persi missed most of the game and was replaced

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