[15] Four sophomores expected to play on the varsity had already enlisted in the armed forces – Glen McCurdy, Harry Kozic, Charles Surina and Dick Stitt.

[21] The Gophers were coached by George Hauser, who was appointed when Bernie Bierman was called to active duty by the U. S. Marine Corps reserve.

On the eve of the Panthers trip to Minneapolis, second-string quarterback Pete Fuderich dropped out of school to work in a defense plant.

Vic Kulbiski tacked on a 21-yard field goal and Bill Garnaas (3), Bob Kula (1) and Joe Slovich (1) converted extra points.

[28] Eddie Beachler of The Pittsburgh Press summarized: "The Panthers have been in a steady decline since being upset by Duquesne in mid-season of 1939, showing only occasional flashes of major league football, and all the while their schedules have grown not one bit softer.

[32] Their star running back, Carroll Parker, was injured during the game and was unable to make the trip to Pittsburgh.

Bowser started the same lineup that faced Minnesota except that William Dutton replaced Tony DiMatteo at left halfback.

The Mustangs scored late in the fourth quarter on a 6-yard touchdown pass from Wayne Shaw to Kelly Simpson.

[4] The Panthers second road trip was to Cleveland, Ohio to play the Great Lakes Naval Training Station Bluejackets football team.

[35] In front of only 12,315 fans, in the 80,000 seat Cleveland Stadium, the Great Lakes eleven eked out a 7–6 victory over the Panthers.

We gave them all we had for three quarters, but their weight and power gradually wore us down....I've had a lot of fine football players in years gone by, but never have I had a team with the heart that this one possesses.

Substitutes appearing in the game for Pitt were Mike Sotack, John Baker, Francis Mattioli, James Clowes and Tony DiMatteo.

[38] The Hoosiers had two All-Americans in their lineup – halfback Billy Hillenbrand and end Pete Pihos, together with Lou Saban at quarterback.

Halfback Bob Cowan hauled in a 46-yard scoring pass in the first quarter and Lou Saban added the extra point for a 7–0 Hoosier lead.

Fullback Tom Davis threw a touchdown pass to Gordon Carver and Bob Gantt converted the first of his 4 extra points to give the Devils a 7–0 lead.

Late in the second quarter Duke halfback Bobby Rute fielded a William Dutton punt on his own 42-yard line and raced 58 yards for the second touchdown.

[47] The 1943 Owl Yearbook was not pleased with the squad's effort in this contest: ….."Although Bill Dutton played his usual brand of bang-up ball, the team, as a whole, displayed its poorest form – slip-shod tackling, shoddy blocking, numerous fumbles and lack of spirit.

End Walt Cummins, center Frank Novak, quarterback Roland Catarinella and halfback Robert DeMar were promoted to varsity status.

[50] On a rainy day, in front of 5,000 to 7,500 fans, the Pitt Panthers gained their twenty-third victory over Carnegie Tech 19–6.

Late in the half, Tartan tackle Don Burns intercepted Bill Dutton's pass and scampered 54 yards to tie the score.

Substitutes appearing in the game for Pitt were Henry West, Martin Rosepink, Joe Pierre, Joe Brody, Bruce Allen, John Baker, William Dillon, James Mariades, Wilbur Newstetter, James Clowes, Robert Smith, Jack Stetler, Angelo Carlaccini and Louis Chelko.

[51] After losing to Wisconsin the previous week, second-year coach Paul Brown's squad had a 5–1 record, and was ranked #6 in the Associated Press poll.

[53] Coach Bowser, who had an 0–7 record against Western Conference foes, had to replace six injured regulars in the starting lineup.

Chester Smith of The Pittsburgh Press wrote: "Frankly", a man who is in close touch with the Western Conference said, 'Pitt is farther away from the Big Nine today than for the last three years.

Bill Dutton, Jack Stetler, Frank Saksa, Walt West, Vince Antonelli, Joe Salvucci and George Allshouse were seniors.

Due to multiple injuries, Coach Bower started two sophomores in the backfield (Bob Smith at quarterback and Lou Chelko at right halfback), along with subs Jim Clowes at center, John Baker at tackle and Martin Rosepink at end.

[12] The Cornhuskers gained 15 first downs and 213 total yards, but the Panther defense intercepted two passes and recovered two fumbles to keep the shutout intact.

We won't have Sparky Brown, our ace left halfback, available today...."[64] Coach Bowser made two adjustments in the Pitt lineup.

[62] The State defense stymied Bill Dutton's chance to pass Warren Heller as Pitt's all-time season leading ball-carrier.

[13] Letters were awarded to Norbert Gestner, Jack Durishan, William Dillon, George Allshouse, Vince Antonelli, Joe Salvucci, William Kyle, Walter West, Tony DiMatteo, jack Stetler, Frank Saksa, James Clowes, Francis Mattioli, John Baker, Robert Costello, Mike Sotack, William Dutton, Angelo Carlaccini, Robert Smith, Martin Rosepink, Henry West, Matthew Gebel and Louis Chelko.