Pittsburgh defeated Florida State 34-31 in Week 7, with the Panthers covering the 10.5-point spread in an offensive showcase that exceeded the 57-point over-under.

Mason Heintschel led Pittsburgh's passing attack with 321 yards, connecting with receivers including Raphael Williams, who led all receivers with 78 yards. The Panthers' scoring was distributed across four quarters, with touchdowns coming in the first, third, and fourth quarters alongside an opening field goal.

Florida State kept pace early, scoring 14 points in the second quarter to trail just 14-21 at halftime. However, the Seminoles managed only 10 combined points in the final two quarters. Gavin Sawchuk rushed for 71 yards for Florida State in the losing effort.

The game featured several pivotal plays. A 50-yard Heintschel completion to Desmond Reid in the third quarter set up Pittsburgh territory, and Reid later caught a touchdown pass from Heintschel. An interception by Edwin Joseph in the second quarter provided Florida State a brief advantage, but Pittsburgh's defense ultimately made crucial stops down the stretch.

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