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Today’s edition · Mon., Nov. 2

Steelers rout the Browns, and polls open at 7 a.m. Tuesday

Plus, Crosby's record night, Pitt's bowl eligibility and what to know before you vote.

The Pittsburgh Morning News team4 stories18 sources6 min read

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Steelers beat the Browns 27-⁠6 and take first place in the AFC North

The Steelers rolled Cleveland at Acrisure Stadium

  • Browns6
    Steelers27
    FinalSteelers move to 6-2 and lead the AFC North

Source: Observer-Reporter

The Steelers beat the Browns 27-6 on Sunday and moved into first place in the at 6-2. It was Pittsburgh's 23rd straight regular-season win over Cleveland at , tying the NFL record for consecutive home wins over one opponent.

Jaylen Warren ran for 143 yards and a touchdown on his 28th birthday, and Rico Dowdle scored from 9 yards out as the Warren-Dowdle combo and the pass rush took over. Browns coach Todd Monken didn't make excuses: “Well, we certainly earned that.”

  • Halftime: Pat Freiermuth's 1-yard tush push made it 20-6
  • Browns' offense: 324 passing yards, no touchdowns
  • Old record: Green Bay beat Detroit 23 straight, 1992 to 2014

The Steelers ran and sacked their way to a rout

23
straight regular-season wins over the Browns at Acrisure Stadium
8
sacks of Deshaun Watson
200
rushing yards for the Steelers
143
rushing yards for Jaylen Warren

Sources: Observer-Reporter, FOX 8 News

Steelers

Jared Verse stands by his Steelers talk after Mason McCormick slams him to the ground

Jared Verse said the Browns would “make Pittsburgh ours.” Instead, he spent part of the first quarter upside down. After Rico Dowdle's 9-yard touchdown with 7:57 left, Verse jumped to block the extra point, and Steelers guard Mason McCormick caught him in the air and slammed him down. McCormick drew a 15-yard unnecessary roughness flag.

The Verse-Steelers feud ran from Cleveland to Pittsburgh

  1. Oct. 1Browns beat Steelers 27-24 in Cleveland; Verse later calls Pittsburgh's players “dirty.”
  2. Nov. 1McCormick slams Verse to the ground on an extra-point try.
  3. Nov. 1Steelers win 27-6; Verse says “I stand by everything I say.”

Source: Akron Beacon Journal

McCormick told reporters, “I just felt somebody jump, and we're told to get jumpers' hands down.” Verse called the move uncalled for but didn't back off his earlier comments. He had dressed as the Invisible Man for Halloween and still doubled down.

  • Final: Steelers 27, Browns 6
  • Cameron Heyward said last week Verse's comments would “be addressed”
  • Jaylen Warren on the Steelers' win: “Some walk. Some talk.”

15 yardspenalty on McCormick for unnecessary roughness

McCormick said he had no idea it was Verse.

Source: Akron Beacon Journal

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Penguins

Penguins fall 5-⁠4 in Montreal, but Sidney Crosby passes Ray Bourque on the assist list

The Penguins lost 5-4 in Montreal on Saturday night, but Sidney Crosby had a night anyway. He had a goal and two assists, and his 1,112th career assist passed Ray Bourque for the most with one franchise in NHL history. The 39-year-old also tied Marcel Dionne for sixth on the scoring list with 1,771.

1,112career assists for Crosby, the most with one franchise in NHL history

Crosby passed Boston's Ray Bourque with the assist.

Source: Observer-Reporter

Josh Anderson had two goals and an assist for Montreal, including a deflection with 6:54 left for a two-goal lead. Crosby pulled one back with 3:11 to go, but the Penguins couldn't get the tying goal. Coach Dan Muse said afterward, “It’s just happening too much. Got to correct it.”

  • Record: 5-7-2, with 12 points in 14 games
  • Standings: 14th of 16 teams in the East
  • Next: host Vegas on Tuesday night

Montreal edged Pittsburgh for its fifth straight win

  • Penguins4
    Canadiens5
    FinalSergei Murashov stopped 22 shots for Pittsburgh

Source: Observer-Reporter

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Pitt football

Pitt beats Georgia Tech 34-⁠11 behind Damon Ferguson's 185 yards

Pitt snapped a three-game losing streak Saturday night with a 34-11 win over Georgia Tech. The Panthers (6-3, 3-3) reached bowl eligibility.

Pitt outgained Georgia Tech by more than 200 yards

461Total yards238
281Rushing yards95
26First downs17

Source: Altoona Mirror

Freshman running back Damon Ferguson ran 31 times for 185 yards, a season high, and scored twice. Holden Geriner passed for 180 yards and a 30-yard touchdown to Blue Hicks. A week after a road loss at No. 1 Miami, the defense turned in its best performance of the season.

185rushing yards for Damon Ferguson, a season high

The true freshman ran 31 times and scored twice.

Source: WPXI

  • Sacks: five by Pitt's defense
  • Penalties: 10 for 95 yards, plus three turnovers
  • Next: Florida State at Pitt on Fri., Nov. 13

News Notes

Election Day

If you're voting Tuesday, polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mail-in ballots must be back at your county elections office by 8 p.m. Tuesday. Observer-Reporter

Weather

Monday brings clouds, possibly a few spotty sprinkles, and highs in the 60s. Highs jump to the 70s Tuesday, and Wednesday is the warmest day of the week before rain arrives Wednesday night. WPXI

Donnie Iris

Fans can still pay their respects to Donnie Iris, who died at 83. A memorial and register book will be available Thursday, Nov. 5, in Beaver Falls, and you can leave a message between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. WPXI

House fire

A fire destroyed a home at 88 Fishpot Run Rd. in Centerville Borough on Sunday morning. The homeowner suffered burns and was flown by helicopter to a Pittsburgh hospital. Observer-Reporter

Walk4Friendship

More than 650 people signed up for the 's sixth annual Walk4Friendship and first 5K in Squirrel Hill. The nonprofit, founded in 2006, marks 20 years of work for an inclusive Pittsburgh. WPXI

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Polls are open 13 hours on Election Day

Polling places on Election Day, Tuesday

Midnight6 a.m.Noon6 p.m.7 a.m.to 8 p.m.
  • 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.Polls open
Mail ballots
Due by 8 p.m. Tuesday
Return to
Your county elections office

Source: Observer-Reporter

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Pittsburgh Morning Newsto me · Mon., Nov. 26:00 a.m.

Steelers rout the Browns, and polls open at 7 a.m. Tuesday

Plus, Crosby's record night, Pitt's bowl eligibility and what to know before you vote.

The TLDR

  1. Steelers beat the Browns 27-6 and take the AFC North lead
  2. Browns' Jared Verse stands by his talk after a body slam
  3. Penguins fall 5-4 in Montreal as Crosby passes Ray Bourque
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