Simply put, the Wildcats will have their work cut out for them in the Pinstripe Bowl.

Northwestern’s opponent on Dec. 28 at Yankee Stadium is No. 23 Pittsburgh, which finished 8-4 and in a three-way tie for second place in the ACC Coastal division at 5-3. But don’t let those numbers fool you: this is probably the best 8-4 team in the nation.

The Panthers have two wins over Top 5 teams this season, which is two more than No. 1 Alabama owns. Pitt knocked off No. 5 and Big Ten champion Penn State in September and handed No. 2 and College Football Playoff participant Clemson their only loss in November.

What can Northwestern expect from its Pinstripe Bowl opponent? PantherLair.com publisher Chris Leak gives us an inside look at the Panthers.