Pitt Panthers vs. Rhode Island Preview: Clean Execution Against FCS Opponent

Pitt Panthers are 34.5 points favorites against Rhode Island. The Panthers have beaten FCS teams in the past two years. They will have to go through the Rams to earn any rest before the start of ACC play next week. Ed Lee and Kathero Summers will be tested by the Panthers' secondary. Jared Wayne is injured and the secondary will need to cover for him. The team will hope to run the ball the way they did against Western Michigan. It will also be important for the defense to finish off plays. Pittsburgh has been good but not great on defense this season.