Notre Dame Vs. Pittsburgh Live Stream: When And Where To Watch; Can Irish Extend 4-Game Winning Streak?

With Notre Dame's chance to extend their four-game winning streak, this week's matchup against Pittsburgh is a vital game. The Irish has a chance to extend its winning streak to five, however when playing the Pittsburgh Panthers no game can ever be considered a sure win. Both Pitt and ND feature some impressive playmakers who will be playing a significant role in Saturday's game. And even though Pittsburgh hasn't won a game versus the Irish since 2009, the two football schools normally provide fans with exciting and tight matches.

Notre Dame opened the 2013 season with a 3-2 record, however the Fighting Irish have been on a four game winning streak to put give them an impressive 7-2 record. Looking to break ND's hot streak is Pittsburgh's powerhouse defense, the Panthers are coming off of two tough losses thus they will be coming out to play in effort to stake claim to a bowl game. The Panthers need a win after not having fared well against the top tier teams in the ACC. Pittsburgh comes to the game with a 4-4 record, however none of their wins have come against ranked teams.

So with an exciting matchup developing, what is the difference maker between Notre Dame's Fighting Irish and the Pittsburgh Panthers? Impact players. ND's QB back Tommy Rees has been phenomenal this season, passing for 2,186 yards with 22 touchdowns but he had a poor performance last weekend against Navy. Rees threw two interceptions, therefor in Saturday's matchup Rees will need to regain his composure to ensure a win. Another key player to watch will be Pittsburgh's Tyler Boyd. The freshman wide receiver 45 passes for 644 yards and six touchdowns this season. The Irish defense will need to figure out Pitt's new young gun, because he certainly can change the Panther's failing tide.

Notre Dame and Pittsburgh will face off on Saturday, November 9, at Heinz Field, at 8:00 p.m. The game will be broadcast on TV on ABC, and also available via live stream by clicking here!