Freshman Damon Ferguson Jr. rushed for a career-high 185 yards and two touchdowns on Saturday night to help Pitt coast to a 34-11 Atlantic Coast Conference victory over Georgia Tech in Pittsburgh.
Holden Geriner completed 13 of 30 passes for 180 yards and a touchdown for Pitt (6-3, 3-3 ACC), which snapped a three-game losing streak to earn bowl eligibility.
Alberto Mendoza threw for 81 yards for Georgia Tech (2-6, 1-4), which lost its third straight game. Mendoza was replaced in the second half by Grady Adamson, who threw for 62 yards and rushed for 63 yards and a score. The Yellow Jackets were outrushed 281-95 and converted just 3 of 18 third-down attempts…