 The 'Cats raced out to a 14–3 lead as the defense stuffed a fourth and goal attempt by Pitt and junior running back Justin Jackson began to take the game over.The Panthers rallied and even took a 17–14 lead in the third quarter.But Jackson – who rushed for a Northwestern bowl game record 224 yards and 3 touchdowns – and the Cats wouldn't be denied and showed it as he rumbled for a 40-yard touchdown to retake the lead.