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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

Pitt's football team and head coach Pat Narduzzi run onto the field for the first game of the season against Wofford at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2.

Preview | Pitt football gets ready for critical ACC game against Wake Forest

By Lily Peters, Staff Writer October 20, 2023

Pitt football’s massive upset against Louisville last Saturday created optimism amongst Pitt fans as the Panthers ended their four-game losing streak against the No. 14 team in the nation. The Panthers...

Redshirt Sophomore Nahki Johnson (5) tackles Louisville Senior Isaac Guerendo (23) during Saturday night's game against Louisville at Acrisure Stadium.

Takeaways | Veilleux arrives, defense shines against Louisville

By Nicolas Munera, Staff Writer October 15, 2023

Teamwork makes the dream work. The Panthers came out of Acrisure Stadium with a crucial win that served as a statement for the rest of the ACC. Through their new starting quarterback, and explosive defense...

Redshirt Senior M.J. Devonshire (12) and Junior Phillip O'Brien Jr. (5) celebrate in front of the Panther Pit during Saturday night's game against Louisville at Acrisure Stadium.

Pitt football pulls off an upset, defeats No. 14 Louisville 38-21

By Ben Pisano, Staff Writer October 15, 2023

Pitt football (2-4, ACC 1-2) snapped their losing streak and spoiled No. 14 Louisville’s undefeated season at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday night, beating the Cardinals 38-21. The Panthers dominated in...

Pitt fans at the football game against Cincinnati at Acrisure Stadium on Sept. 9.

’The energy is unmatched’: Students anticipate the 2023 Homecoming football game

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer October 12, 2023

With just a few days left until the weekend, students, alumni and the campus of Pitt eagerly await the arrival of homecoming festivities.  Pitt’s first homecoming took place the weekend of Nov. 9-10...

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...

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