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The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Redshirt freshman defensive back Javon McIntyre (20) attempts to tackle a Syracuse player during Pitt football’s game against Syracuse on Nov. 5, 2022.

No. 19 Pitt football takes on Syracuse in a critical Thursday night showdown

By James Carter, Staff Writer October 22, 2024

After a 12-day break, No. 19 Pitt welcomes in rival Syracuse on a rare Thursday night game with huge stakes for the Panthers. Following a 6-0 start — Pitt’s best since 1982 — the Panthers face a...

Column | Omar Khan better have something big up his sleeve

Column | Omar Khan better have something big up his sleeve

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer October 17, 2024

Not much has changed in this year’s Steelers offense. Despite an entirely new quarterback room and a new offensive coordinator in Arthur Smith, the offense is still relying on the same principles of...

Pitt football hypes up the crowd at the football gamer against Cal at Acrisure stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12.

Field goals, defense and risk-taking pushed Pitt to victory against Cal

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer October 15, 2024

This past Saturday, the Pitt Panthers hosted California at home, making for an electric and close game. As of this year, Cal is one of the three teams to recently join the ACC — a new and thrilling conference...

Sophomore linebacker Braylan Lovelace (0) signals to the crowd after a play at the Pitt football game against Cal at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12.

Pitt defensive standouts went Bear hunting against Cal

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer October 15, 2024

In 1982, “Jack and Diane” by John Mellencamp topped the charts and Pitt’s 6-0 football team featured three future Pro Football Hall of Famers in Jimbo Covert, Bill Fralic and Dan Marino. Now, the...

Students in the Panther Pitt sing “Sweet Caroline” between the third and fourth quarter of Pitt football’s game against Kent State on Saturday at Acrisure Stadium.

Can’t Stop: Red Hot Chili Panthers make history and move to 6-0 in nail-biting win against Cal

By Lily Goldstein, Staff Writer October 12, 2024

Saturday night, No. 22 Pitt (5-0, 1-0 ACC)  returned to Acrisure Stadium for its conference home opener against ACC newcomer Cal (3-2, 0-2 ACC), taking down the Golden Bears 17-15 and remaining undefeated.  The...

Opinion | How the Cal Golden Bears took over X and college football

Opinion | How the Cal Golden Bears took over X and college football

By James Carter, Staff Writer October 12, 2024

One of the side effects of college football’s ongoing wave of conference realignment has been the melding of universities and fan bases that were once completely foreign to each other. Football teams...

The California Golden Bears in 1950.

No. 22 Pitt Panthers welcome Cal in ACC home opener

By James Carter, Staff Writer October 11, 2024

The nationally ranked Panthers are riding the high life after their win over UNC that put them at 5-0 — their best start since 1991. On Saturday, Pitt will make like popstar Chappell Roan and take Cal...

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) puts on his helmet during an NFL football Super Bowl team practice, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Tempe, Ariz.

Take Four | From quarterback talk to controversial skating star

By The Pitt News Staff October 10, 2024

This Is Jesse Puljujärvi’s Make-Or-Break Year // Alex Kiger It’s not often a player’s eighth NHL season is his “make-or-break” year, but that is where Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jesse Puljujärvi...

Daniel Carter walks toward the Pitt band after the Backyard Brawl on Saturday, Sept. 14.

Stargazing Pitt football is ranked and sailing at full tilt

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer October 7, 2024

Pitt football is sailing into uncharted territory under head coach Pat Narduzzi. The Panthers are 5-0 for the first time since 1991 after defeating North Carolina this past weekend. Despite being in new...

Redshirt junior wide receiver Raphael Williams Jr. (5) runs onto the football field alongside his teammates.

Takeaways from Pitt’s victory in Chapel Hill

By James Carter, Staff Writer October 6, 2024

No. 22 Pitt football has broken the curse and defeated UNC in Chapel Hill for the first time in program history. In the process, the Panthers have secured their first 5-0 start since 1991.  While Pitt...

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