Pitt Joins Bottom 25 in College Football Rankings as Panthers Struggle Against ACC Opponents

25. UAB 3-7 UAB failed to score a touchdown and was outscored 21-0 in the fourth quarter of a 31-6 loss at Navy, after a 45-42 win over FAU. The defense has been problematic in coach Trent Dilfer’s first season. Every FBS opponent has reached at least 30 points on UAB. (Last week: NR) 24. Eastern Michigan 4-6 After a three-game losing streak, the Eagles have their backs against the wall. They must win their final two games against Akron and Buffalo to get bowl eligible for a third straight season. (NR) 23. FIU 4-6 FIU surrendered three touchdown passes of 20-plus yards and allowed the Blue Raiders to return a fumble for a touchdown. (NR) 22. Stanford 3-7 Stanford’s roller coaster ride continued with a 62-17 bludgeoning at the hands of Oregon State. (NR) 21. Pitt 2-8 The loss to Syracuse solidified this year as the lowest win total of Pat Narduzzi’s nine seasons on the job. (NR) 20. Hawaii 4-7 Hawaii’s defense is legitimately improving after looking like one of the nation’s worst for the season’s first two months. (11) 19. UTEP 3-7 A 21-13 loss to Western Kentucky last week makes matching last season’s total of five victories tough for the Miners. (16) 18. Charlotte 3-7 Charlotte surrendered 16 unanswered points to fall 44-38 against Memphis. (17) 17. Virginia 2-8 Virginia is now 1-5 in one-possession games after losing 31-24 at Louisville on Thursday. (22) 16. San Diego State 3-7 Brady Hoke announced his retirement Monday following a seventh loss in the past eight games. (20) 15. Buffalo 3-7 Since reaching 3-5 last month, they have lost two straight and fallen out of the running for a bowl. (18) 14. Temple 3-7 Temple still has a chance to beat last season’s three-win total. (13) 13. New Mexico 3-7 New Mexico is down 10 spots in the Bottom 25 after a 42-14 loss at Boise State. (23) 12. Tulsa 3-7 Tulsa’s losing streak is up to five games after the Golden Hurricane fell just short against AAC power Tulane on Saturday. (12) 11. Ball State 3-7 Ball State bested Northern Illinois 20-17 for its second victory in the last three games. (8) 10. East Carolina 2-8 East Carolina finally earned its first win of the season over an FBS foe by knocking off FAU 22-7 on Saturday. (5) 9. Vanderbilt 2-9 Vanderbilt has lost nine straight since starting 2-0 with wins against Hawaii and Alabama A&M. (15) 8. Sam Houston 2-8 Sam Houston finally has a win over an FBS team as an FBS program. (4) 7. UMass 3-7 UMass might get caught looking ahead to the FBS Independent Bottom 25 Game of the Century against UConn next week. (9) 6. Southern Miss 3-7 November is bringing new life for Southern Miss, which has suddenly won two straight. (2) 5. ULM 2-8 ULM is dealing with a game at Ole Miss on the schedule. (10) 4. Akron 2-8 Akron followed up its 31-27 win over Kent State with a 19-0 loss at Miami (Ohio). (7)