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Pitt's offensive coaches visited Arkansas in May to learn the "Wildcat" offense, which features Razorbacks tailback Darren McFadden taking direct snaps and directing a spread-option package of plays.

Panthers coach Dave Wannstedt figured the package might come in handy, given his team's inexperience at quarterback -- and that was before starter Bill Stull was lost to a thumb injury.

On Saturday against Michigan State, Pitt unleashed the "Wildcat" on about a dozen snaps in the second half, mostly with success. Freshman tailback LeSean McCoy played the role of McFadden. MSU defenders admitted they were caught off-guard.

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