Saturday, September 5, 2026. Kickoff 12:30 p.m. ET on The CW.
Pitt opens its 12th season under Pat Narduzzi against a MAC program that has been one of the most consistent in that league. The Panthers won eight games last year behind a true freshman quarterback who took over in late October and won five straight; this is his first opener as the starter.
| Kickoff | 12:30 p.m. ET · 11:30 a.m. CT · 10:30 a.m. MT · 9:30 a.m. PT |
| TV | The CW |
| Streaming | The CW app (free), Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, DirecTV Stream |
| Venue | Acrisure Stadium, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Line | Pitt favored at home. Check your book for the current spread and total. |
Prediction and Odds
Miami (OH) is a real opponent, not a body bag game; the RedHawks have been a MAC contender for several years and play physical, low mistake football. But Pitt is at home with a defense that has carried Narduzzi’s program for a decade and a quarterback who closed 2025 on a five game heater.
Our pick: Pittsburgh 27, Miami (OH) 13. Pitt wins comfortably; if the number is two touchdowns or more, the RedHawks are live to cover.
Why This One Matters
Pitt’s September also includes UCF and a Thursday night trip to Syracuse, so a clean opener sets up the ACC race. Miami (OH) gets its annual Power Four payday and a chance at an upset that would echo through the MAC.
How to Watch Without Cable
The CW is free over the air and streams free in the CW app with no login. It is also in Fubo, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV Stream. More options in our streaming guide.
The Bottom Line
Miami (OH) at Pitt kicks off at 12:30 p.m. ET Saturday, September 5 on The CW. Pitt is our pick. See our Pitt schedule for what comes next and our live scoreboard for the result.