Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi raised eyebrows with a shocking take on Saturday's Notre Dame showdown . While fans and media call it a must-win, Narduzzi dismissed that narrative entirely , prioritizing ACC games over the high-profile matchup.

During his Monday press conference, when asked if the No. 10 Notre Dame game was critical for the Panthers, Narduzzi gave a honest answer.

“Absolutely not. It is not an ACC game. I'm glad you brought that up. It's not an ACC game. I'd gladly get beat 103 or 110-10 in that game. They could put 100 up on us as long as we win the next two after that,” Narduzzi said, as per Tyler Horka of On3.

The Panthers sit 7-2 overall with a 5-1 ACC record , tied for the conference lead. After Saturday's Notre Dame clash, Pitt faces two crucial

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