The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Offensive Lineman Chris Vangas celebrates after a victory in Morgantown on December 1st, 2007.

Column | The Backyard Brawl is the best rivalry in all of sports

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor September 12, 2023

One year ago, on a blisteringly hot Thursday evening in September, Pitt and West Virginia’s football teams took the field for a primetime season-opening matchup. But this was not a normal meeting between...

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) runs off the field during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the New York Giants on Aug. 26 in East Rutherford, N.J.

Take 5 | The Pitt News Sports Desk gives its take on NFL season, UFC 295 and more

By The Pitt News Staff September 7, 2023

Five Takes for NFL Season // Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer Before the NFL season officially gets into full force this week, I figured that this Take Five is a perfect chance to give five takes for...

Acrisure Stadium in the North Shore.

The good, bad and ugly of the ACC Expansion

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor September 6, 2023

The newest college athletic “super-conference” is here. The ACC voted to accept Cal, Stanford and SMU to the conference, bringing the conference’s total to 18 teams, with Notre Dame remaining independent...

Takeaways | The Panthers are 1-0 and that’s all that matters

Takeaways | The Panthers are 1-0 and that’s all that matters

By Ben Pisano, Staff Writer September 6, 2023

Pitt met expectations in their season opener — no more and no less. The Panthers convincingly trounced Wofford 45-7. It’s difficult to make any fair or nuanced judgments about the team’s strengths...

Notre Dames Cormac Ryan (5) drives past High Points Zack Austin (55) during an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021 at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend, Ind.

Column | Most entertaining players to watch at Pitt this semester

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer September 6, 2023

As the 2023 athletic calendar begins, Pitt fans will flock from all over to watch their favorite players take the field. Each sport has exciting players who cause the fans to show up in droves. Here are...

Roc the Panther waves a flag at the Pitt football spring game on April 15 at Acrisure Stadium.

The Pitt News Sports Desk predicts Pitt football’s 2023 campaign

By The Pitt News Staff August 26, 2023

As the college football season quickly approaches, many analysts and fans are trying to predict how their favorite teams will fare in 2023. Pitt football, in particular, is a team that many are unsure...

Redshirt senior linebacker Shayne Simon (32) practices tackling at Pitt football training camp on Aug. 4

Takeaways | Pitt football prepares for 2023 campaign at summer training camp

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor August 25, 2023

As the dog days of summer slowly fade into early autumn, one thing is on the minds of sports fans across the country — the return of college football. But while the start of the season is still on the...

Pitt fans celebrate in the stands of Acrisure Stadium during the Backyard Brawl against WVU on Sept. 1, 2022.

New student guide to Pitt football games

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor August 4, 2023

One of the most anticipated features of fall semesters in Oakland is the return of Pitt football. In recent years, the Panthers gave fans plenty of memorable moments — such as their first ACC championship...

PNC Park, the home of the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Column | The Pirates commit to competing now with decision to draft Paul Skenes

By Dylan Grace, Staff Writer July 11, 2023

Last Sunday, July 9, the Pirates drafted LSU right-hander Paul Skenes with the first overall selection in the 2023 Major League Baseball amateur draft. Widely regarded as the best pitching prospect since...

Column | Don’t hate on Kedon Slovis

Column | Don’t hate on Kedon Slovis

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor June 21, 2023
After a turbulent 2022 football season, many fans are not so keen to give former quarterback Kedon Slovis any love for his efforts. But sports editor Brian Sherry argues that fans should not hate Slovis for his performance at Pitt.
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