PITTSBURGH —

Fans packed into the North Shore with Pitt set to take on the Fighting Irish for today's game against Acrisure.

Notre Dame is ranked ninth in the latest College Football Playoff Poll, and Pitt is number 22. While the game won't affect Pitt's shot at an ACC title, it could have playoff implications. Advertisement

Both teams are 7-2. The Panthers have won their last five games , led by true freshman quarterback Mason Heintschel . And after a lousy start to their season, Notre Dame has won seven in a row.

Dedicated fans showed up Friday night to stand in long lines for a chance to be in the Panther Pitt and maybe be seen in the background of ESPN's College Game Day.

Pittsburgh's Action News 4 report Carlos Flores was there as fans held signs and screamed behind the barr

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