Four former Pitt stars are on the 2027 College Football Hall of Fame ballot.
Players Matt Cavanaugh, Craig “Ironhead” Heyward and Antonio Bryant, along with former head coach Jackie Sherrill, have been named to the 2027 National Football Foundation (NFF) College Football Hall of Fame ballot.
These four individuals are recognized for their significant contributions to the University of Pittsburgh football program.
Cavanaugh led the Panthers to a national ****** le, Heyward had one of the school’s finest rushing seasons, Bryant won the Biletnikoff Award and Sherrill guided the program to an impressive winning percentage and multiple top-10 finishes.
Cavanaugh served as the Panthers’ starting quarterback from 1975 to 1977. During his time, he led the program to three bowl victories and the 1976 National Championship. In 1977, Cavanaugh completed 87 of 151 passes for 1,457 yards and 11 touchdowns, earning First Team All-America honors. He was also named Most Valuable Player of both the 1977 Sugar Bowl victory over Georgia and the 1978 Gator Bowl.
Players Matt Cavanaugh, Craig “Ironhead” Heyward and Antonio Bryant, along with former head coach Jackie Sherrill, have been named to the 2027 National Football Foundation (NFF) College Football Hall of Fame ballot.
These four individuals are recognized for their significant contributions to the University of Pittsburgh football program.
Cavanaugh led the Panthers to a national ****** le, Heyward had one of the school’s finest rushing seasons, Bryant won the Biletnikoff Award and Sherrill guided the program to an impressive winning percentage and multiple top-10 finishes.
Cavanaugh served as the Panthers’ starting quarterback from 1975 to 1977. During his time, he led the program to three bowl victories and the 1976 National Championship. In 1977, Cavanaugh completed 87 of 151 passes for 1,457 yards and 11 touchdowns, earning First Team All-America honors. He was also named Most Valuable Player of both the 1977 Sugar Bowl victory over Georgia and the 1978 Gator Bowl.
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