2022 MAC Football Week 3 Game Preview: Pitt Panthers at Western Michigan Broncos

Western Michigan beat Pittsburgh Panthers 44-41 at Heinz Field last season. Tim Lester's offense was successful. The Broncos lost four of the next six games. They play Pitt in the MAC this week. They are ranked No. 20. It is a rare opportunity for Western Michigan to play a Power Five team. Their opponents are Pitt Panthers. Western MIch will play them in week 3.

Pitt Panthers are a 10-point favorite against Western Michigan Broncos. The game will be played on September 17, 2022, at 7:30 pm Eastern time at Waldo Stadium in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

Western Michigan and Pittsburgh are playing each other on September 17, 2022. The Panthers are a 10-point favorite.

Pitt Panthers are playing in the MAC Football. They have won two games in two weeks. The biggest question facing them is the health of their quarterback position. Western Michigan is going to have their hands full planning for four quarterbacks. They play Pitt in Kalamazoo. It's the first time the teams have played each other since 2011. Pitt won the game 38-31. Nick Patti is injured and may not play. He could be replaced by freshman Nate Yarnell or Dartmouth transfer Derek Kyler. Pittsburgh won't play against WesternMichigan. it's their first game in this conference since the 1990s.

The Western Michigan Broncos lost to Michigan State in their first game. They won against Ball State last week. This week they play Pitt. They are going to play a game in which they need to be prepared for the Pitt defense. Last year against Pitt, Kenny Pickett found wide-open receivers due to defensive backs being put on islands in man coverage. Pitt has a backup quarterback. The Broncos have five backup quarterbacks. Their defense is plagued by the same problems of previous Lou Esposito defenses. In the game, they will need the offensive players to come into the offense prepared.

Quarterback Kaleb Eleby left the game early in the second half for one drive. Quarterback Salopek completed all three passes that he attempted. Skyy Moore is an NFL receiver now. Western Michigan's current roster is not capable of replacing him. Corey Crooms and Jehlani Galloway will be the main threats for Pitt.

The MAC had a dreadful week two with multiple FCS upsets happening. Western Michigan has played tough on the road twice and this game is their home opener. They won this match last year and played well in their two games in 2022. Pitt's starting quarterback and the backup quarterback were injured last week and there's uncertainty about who will be ready for the game.