I think the bigger miracle for the Irish was the missed game-winning field goal at the end of overtime #2. Bottom line, Pitt controlled their own destiny, had huge breaks fall into their lap (missed FG at half, missed extra point that forced a desperation 2 point conversion attempt, not one but TWO ND end zone turnovers...need I go on?) and couldn’t convert that into the upset. I give the Pitt kids credit - they played a hell of a game - but, as usually happens, the better team pulled it together when they had to.
Go Irish!
Still undefeated... but do you really think you will stay in the top 5 after that game against an unranked team?
Stats say the should have kicked Pitt's ass. Instead, they lucked out. The polls will note that.