Noah Hiles: An expanded College Football Playoff means more opportunity — and pressure — for Pitt

Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Noah Hiles, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette PITTSBURGH — Many people will tell you it’s things like tradition and school pride that make college football great. 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