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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

From left, former Pitt defensive back Brandon Hill (9), redshirt senior defensive lineman David Green (2), former linebacker SirVocea Dennis (7) and former wide receiver Myles Alston (20) run down the field during their game against Clemson at Acrisure Stadium on Oct. 23, 2021.

Pitt football continues to take advantage of western PA talent

By Thomas O'Connor, Staff Writer October 12, 2023

It’s no secret that Pitt football heavily recruits in their own backyard, benefiting from the overload of talent in western Pennsylvania. Due to Pitt’s success the last few years, many Pittsburgh natives...

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) warms up before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Oct. 8.

Former Pitt football players making an impact in the NFL

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor October 11, 2023

With ten Pro Football Hall of Famers and 336 NFL alumni, Pitt football has a history of producing talent for the big leagues. Currently, 27 former Panthers are on active NFL rosters — 12 are No. 1 on...

Junior running back Rodney Hammond Jr. (6) runs upfield during Saturday night's game against UNC at Acrisure Stadium.

Preview | Pitt football looking for a spark against No. 14 Louisville

By Ben Pisano, Staff Writer October 11, 2023

Following a much-needed bye-week after a brutal 1-4 start, Pitt football returns to Acrisure Stadium for a homecoming matchup against No. 14 Louisville.  The Pitt and Louisville football programs are...

Redshirt senior Phil Jurkovec stands on the side lines during Pitt Football's spring game at Acrisure Stadium.

Former Pitt football quarterback Phil Jurkovec making move to tight end

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor October 5, 2023

When reports came out that Pitt football decided to bench redshirt senior quarterback Phil Jurkovec, it appeared that the former Pitt signal callers’ career was over. But Jurkovec isn’t ready to...

Pitt quarterback Phil Jurkovec (5) is sacked during the Backyard Brawl game against Pitt at Milan Puskar Stadium Saturday night.

Pitt football benches redshirt senior quarterback Phil Jurkovec

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor October 4, 2023

After an abysmal 1-4 start to its 2023 campaign, it appears that Pitt football is finally making changes. The Panthers are benching redshirt senior quarterback Phil Jurkovec for the game against Louisville...

Taylor Swift, right, watches from a suite alongside Travis Kelce's mother, Donna Kelce, inside Arrowhead Stadium during the first half of an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo.

Counter-point | The media and fans are taking Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship too far

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor October 2, 2023

This column is part of a point-counterpoint series. To read the opposing side, click here. Here’s an interesting fact about myself — I grew up about 20 minutes away from Taylor Swift’s hometown...

Pittsburgh's Gavin Bartholomew (86) is tripped by Virginia Tech defender Derrick Canteen (13) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Blacksburg, Va.

Takeaways | Rough road ahead for Panthers after loss to Virginia Tech

By Jermaine Sykes, Assistant Sports Editor October 1, 2023

Pitt football fell to Virginia Tech Saturday night, marking their fourth loss in a row. The Panthers haven’t lost four games in a row since 2020 — and their schedule doesn’t get any easier going...

Head coach Pat Narduzzi yells at players during the Backyard Brawl in Morgantown, West Virginia, on Saturday.

Pitt football extends losing streak to four games, loses to Virginia Tech 38-21

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer October 1, 2023

Pitt football’s (1-4, ACC 0-2) woes continue as they lost 38-21 to a struggling Virginia Tech (2-3, ACC 1-0) team on Saturday night in Blacksburg, Virginia. The Panthers now have to wait until mid-October...

Sophomore tight end Gavin Bartholomew (86) hurdles over a Virginia Tech player at Acrisure Stadium on Oct. 8, 2022.

Preview | Pitt football looks to rebound against Virginia Tech

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer September 28, 2023

Following Pitt’s third straight loss and a rough opening to the ACC schedule, the Panthers will try to right the ship against another 1-3 team — Virginia Tech. Here’s what to look out for in the...

Junior tight end Gavin Bartholomew (86) celebrates with teammates following a successful play during a game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Acrisure Stadium on Sept 9, 2023.

Column | Pitt football players that could have a job in the pros next year

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor September 27, 2023

Every young football player dreams of playing in the NFL. From playing in front of thousands of fans to getting paid millions of dollars, the allure of the pros inspires young players from across the country...

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