Connecticut quarterback Chandler Whitmer, right, passes as he is pressured by Pittsburgh defensive lineman Aaron Donald (97) as Connecticut guard Gus Cruz (65) blocks during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in East Hartford, Conn., Friday, Nov. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Connecticut tight end Ryan Griffin, top, hangs on to the ball as he is hit by Pittsburgh defensive back Jason Hendricks (25) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in East Hartford, Conn., Friday, Nov. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Pittsburgh quarterback Tino Sunseri (12) throws as Connecticut defensive tackle Angelo Pruitt (56) watches during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in East Hartford, Conn., Friday, Nov. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Pittsburgh's Lafayette Pitts, center, is taken down by Connecticut's Jefferson Ashiru (32) andSpencer Parker, bottom right, on a punt return during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in East Hartford, Conn., Friday, Nov. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Connecticut running back Lyle McCombs (43) is brought down by Pittsburgh defensive back Jason Hendricks (25) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in East Hartford, Conn., Friday, Nov. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Connecticut quarterback Chandler Whitmer (10) fumbles ball as he is hit Pittsburgh's Andrew Taglianetti (41) during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn., Friday, Nov. 9, 2012. UConn recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Connecticut quarterback Scott McCummings (11) is pressured by Pittsburgh defensive back K'Waun Williams (2) in the first half of an NCAA college football game at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn., Friday, Nov. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Connecticut quarterback Chandler Whitmer (10) fumbles ball as he is hit Pittsburgh's Andrew Taglianetti (41) during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn., Friday, Nov. 9, 2012. UConn recovered the ball. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

Pittsburgh quarterback Tino Sunseri (12) walks off the field after failing to get a first down on a drive against Connecticut during the first half of an NCAA college football game in East Hartford, Conn., Friday, Nov. 9, 2012. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Connecticut wide receiver Nick Williams (31) smiles as he celebrates with teammate linebacker Sio Moore (3) after the team's 24-17 win in an NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh in East Hartford, Conn., Friday, Nov. 9, 2012. Williams returned a punt 80 yards for a touchdown. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Connecticut wide receiver Shakim Phillips, right, catches a pass as Pittsburgh defensive back Ray Vinopal (9) closes in during the second half of an NCAA college football game in East Hartford, Conn., Friday, Nov. 9, 2012. Connecticut won 24-17. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Connecticut quarterback Chandler Whitmer, center, sets to pass as Pittsburgh defensive lineman Bryan Murphy (93) is held back during the second half of an NCAA college football game in East Hartford, Conn., Friday, Nov. 9, 2012. Connecticut defeated Pitt 24-17. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Pittsburgh running back Ray Graham (1) tries to break free as Connecticut cornerback Taylor Mack (29) makes a leaping tackle during the second half of an NCAA college football game in East Hartford, Conn., Friday, Nov. 9, 2012. Connecticut defeated Pitt 24-17. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Connecticut safety Ty-Meer Brown, top, tackles Pittsburgh wide receiver Devin Street (15) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in East Hartford, Conn., Friday, Nov. 9, 2012. Connecticut defeated Pitt 24-17. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Connecticut quarterback Chandler Whitmer (10) is brought down by Pittsburgh defensive lineman Aaron Donald (97), left, and defensive lineman Tyrone Ezell (50), right, in the second half of an NCAA college football game at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn., Friday, Nov. 9, 2012. Connecticut won 24-17. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)