Narduzzi says Canada will coach the bowl game

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Matt Canada is leaving Pitt to be the offensive coordinator at LSU, but head coach Pat Narduzzi said Wednesday that Canada will finish the 2016 season by coaching the Panthers in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl on Dec. 28.

“On behalf of our entire program, I want to thank Matt for his many important contributions, on and off the field, this past year,” Narduzzi said. “It was important that Matt remain with our team through the bowl game and he had no hesitation about that. He wants to send this team, and especially our seniors, out the right way. Our search for a new offensive coordinator will fully begin after the bowl. Our primary focus is on a successful completion to the 2016 season.

"When you hire great people and have success, your staff will always be in demand. I'm confident we will find another outstanding person and professional to continue our momentum."

Pitt will face Northwestern in the Pinstripe Bowl. The Panthers were one of the most productive offenses in the nation under Canada this year, averaging more than 42 points per game.