Hawks rally for 31-27 win over Pitt

In one of the most remarkable comebacks in Iowa football history, the Hawkeyes rallied from a 24-3 deficit with 2:30 left in the third quarter to stun the Pitt Panthers, 31-27.

The 21-point comeback was the largest deficit overcome in Iowa history. The previous record was an 18-point comeback against Oregon in 1949.

Check back throughout the day for updates from our writers, photo galleries, and a replay of the in-game live chat if you'd like to relive the emotional roller coaster that tore through Kinnick Saturday afternoon.

Here are the links to our team:

Find Morehouse at http://thegazette.com/category/blogs/on-iowa/

Get Hlas at http://thegazette.com/category/blogs/the-hlog/

And see what Doc has to say at http://thegazette.com/category/blogs/docs-office/

Get their comments, reactions and play-by-play action in our live chat:

You can also listen to the game on WMT-AM (600) or KXIC-AM (800).

The Hawks are favored by 3 points.

Here is how our panel of "experts" sees today's top games:

THEGAZETTE.COM PICK ‘EMS/Week 3

Pittsburgh at Iowa

Marc Morehouse – Cougar sighting in Iowa City. And, yes, Wisconsin Wife is unaccounted for. Rawr. – Iowa 34, Pitt 27

Mike Hlas – On fourth-and-inches from the Pitt 16 in the fourth overtime, Iowa runs a reverse flea flicker. Iowa 43, Pittsburgh 41 (4 OT)

Nick Pugliese – I once went to a reception at former Pitt coach Foge Fazio's house. Don't ask me why. I will tell you that Iowa needs to win today or it'll be a long season. Iowa 24, Pittsburgh 17

John Campbell – If the Steelers were coming in, there would be real uniform issue. Luckily, that is one issue the Hawks don't have to worry about. Iowa 31, Pitt 30

Beth Malicki – There was an apparent Cougar sighting in Iowa City Wednesday. Perhaps it was a Pitt Panther? And, no, it wasn't me. Iowa 24, Pitt 20

Bob Brooks – Missed by a mile on the prediction last week. But I'm ready to give the Hawks another shot. Improvements have been made. Iowa 28, Pitt 14

J.R. Ogden – Defense. Defense. Defense.  Did I mention defense? Iowa 24, Pitt 17

Jeff Johnson – Oh, oh, I know the question for this answer. Name two also-rans in major college football this season? Iowa 24, Pitt 10

Rob Gray – The sky isn't falling in Iowa City ... yet. Vandenberg will pick on the Panthers throughout. Iowa 31, Pitt 21

Jeff Linder – Relax, Hawkeye fans; you're still going 8-4. Well, YOU'RE not. THEY are. Iowa 21, Pittsburgh 13

James Steward – No matter your allegiances, last week's Cy-Hawk game was nothing if not exciting. Speaking of exciting, did you catch that Pitt-Maine classic? The Panthers held off the mighty Black Bears, 35-29. Seriously. If Iowa loses in Kinnick to this Pitt team, things are going to look really bleak. Iowa 31, Pitt 17

Mike Condon – Panthers haven't been to the madhouse that is Kinnick. They leave with a Pitt in their stomachs. Iowa 27, Pitt 16

Scott Saville – Not a fun week of practice. Hawks will be ready. Iowa 35, Pitt 24

John Sears – Top rusher in the country visits Kinnick. Not good news for D-line, but offense does enough to win. Iowa 31, Pitt 27

Craig Bancroft (from The Gazette's Facebook page) – Iowa finds a way to restart the season (this time with real emotion). Iowa 31, Pitt 17

Oklahoma at Florida State

Morehouse – Everyone who cares about college football should drop to their knees and thank Bob Stoops for scheduling a monster game every season. These are too few and far between. – Oklahoma 31, Florida State 17

Hlas – I won Pick ‘Ems last year, but wasn't invited to the White House. That's not the America I know. Florida State 35, Oklahoma 34

Pugliese – I was covering the Florida State-Pitt game the day after the Fazio get-together; those were the days before the Seminoles became a national power. Today, they put themselves back into the national picture. FSU 28, Oklahoma 27

Campbell – Bob Stoops thinks college overtimes should start at the 45 yard line, thus forcing teams to move the ball before kicking field goals. The Sooners will not need overtime today. Oklahoma 42, Florida State 16

Malicki – Today I'm at a baby shower in Chicago for my sister-in-law. I will dominate the games! I've been practicing identifying melted candy bars and unlabeled baby food. Bring it! Oklahoma 31, Florida State 24

Brooks –The brothers Stoops get together again. Sooners face a big road test, but if they're the No. 1 team in the country they should be up to it. Oklahoma 24, Florida State 21

Ogden – Two great programs attempting to get back in national title picture. Great game. Oklahoma 28, Florida State 24

Johnson – On my bucket list is to drive through Antlers, Okla., some day. Oklahoma 28, Florida State 21

Gray - Sooner president won't be calling shots in this one. Landry Jones will, though. Oklahoma 34, Florida State 17

Linder – To which conference go thou, Sooners? Oklahoma 41, Florida State 31

Steward – I wouldn't trust Bob Stoops to hold a Top 10 ranking from preseason all the way through the end, so I certainly don't think they'll stay in the top spot all year long. This is the first big test for both teams. I like FSU and EJ Manuel to get some revenge for last year's embarrassment in Norman. Florida State 35, Oklahoma 31

Condon – The first of the No. 1s bite the dust this week. Florida State 27, Oklahoma 24

Saville – Florida State is overrated. Oklahoma 21, Florida State 14

Sears – Noles find out 'Sooner' rather than later they aren't a national title contender this year. Oklahoma 37, Florida State 21

Bancroft – Oklahoma's dynamic offense is too much for Florida Start (even on the road). Oklahoma 41, Florida State 14

Ohio State at Miami (Fla.)

Morehouse – The Orange Jumpsuit Bowl. I'm taking Peanut, the quiet guy in the corner sharpening his shiv. Ohio State 24, Miami 21

Hlas – When they introduced the starters on the Sunday night NFL game, former Buckeyes said they were from “THE Ohio State University” and former Hurricanes said they were from “The U.” I'd use aliases for the school names if I were them, too. Miami 28, Ohio State 24

Pugliese – The Probation Bowl will come down to homefield advantage. Miami 31, Ohio State 21

Campbell - Every other stadium seat will be filled by an NCAA enforcement official, and by the way, how come the Bucks and Canes get to be on TV? Ohio State 22, Miami 20

Malicki – Aren't these two in time out? Are you allowed to play games while in time out? In my house there are only potty breaks. Ohio State 27, Miami 20

Brooks – 'm picking Miami, mainly because they have more ineliglbe players than Ohio State. Miami 21, Ohio State 14

Ogden – Think Jets vs. Sharks in “West Side Story” only with real thugs and no dancing. Ohio State 24, Miami 14

Johnson –There's an obvious punch line in here about tattoos, strippers and prostitutes. Ohio State 22, Miami 21

Gray – The Sanctions Bowl? Get in line. Just a brutal, nasty battle between angry athletes. Ohio State 20, Miami 17 (OT)

Linder – Just picking this game makes me feel kind of dirty. Miami 24, Ohio State 20

Steward – What looked like a great non-conference game one year ago is now a battle of two depleted, shamed programs. I'm more interested to see who will ultimately get harsher penalties from the NCAA. But if I must pick the game, I'll go Convicts – I mean ‘Canes. Miami 24, Ohio State 17

Condon – Buckeyes show their stuff on the road in the Probation-to-be-Bowl: Ohio State 24, Miami 20

Saville – Jacory Harris throws five picks. Ohio State 35, Miami 21

Sears – The pay-for-play bowl. Winner gets free tattoos and a $100 gift card to Chilis. Ohio State 28, Miami 20

Bancroft – Miami's criminal record finds them bereft of enough playmakers and OSU finds a way to win again. Ohio State 27, Miami 21