PITTSBURGH — Ray Graham ran for 121 yards and three touchdowns to lead Pittsburgh past Maine 35-29 today.

Graham, a junior running back, added five receptions for another 30 yards for the Panthers (2-0), who struggled to put away the Black Bears (1-1).

Warren Smith passed for 334 yards and three touchdowns for Maine and receiver Derek Buttles added seven receptions for 148 yards and a score for the Black Bears, who never led but kept it interesting from start to finish.

Pitt quarterback Tino Sunseri threw for 224 yards and two interceptions before giving way to true freshman Trey Anderson in the fourth quarter. Anderson, a walk-on who was offered a scholarship just before the opener against Buffalo, guided the Panthers to a touchdown in his first series to provide some needed breathing room.


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