The 1940 Pittsburgh Panthers football team represented the University of Pittsburgh as an independent during the 1940 college football season. Led by second-year head coach Charley Bowser, the Panthers compiled a record of 3–4–1. Pittsburgh was ranked at No. 30 (out of 697 college football teams) in the final rankings under the Litkenhous Difference by Score system for 1940. The team played home games at Pitt Stadium in Pittsburgh. Wiki link