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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

Redshirt sophomore linebacker Solomon Deshields (23) celebrates after a touchdown during Pitt footballs game against Rhode Island on Sept. 24.

Preview | Pitt football looks to take care of business on the road against Louisville

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer October 19, 2022
Pitt football is coming out of its bye-week well rested with the Louisville Cardinals next on the schedule. As the Panthers get ready to hit the road this weekend, Senior Staff Writer Frankie Richetti breaks down the matchup.
Offensive lineman Carter Warren (77) during a game against UNC.

Pitt football captain Carter Warren suffers season-ending injury, ending Pitt career

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor October 17, 2022
Redshirt senior offensive tackle Carter Warren — who has been with the Panthers since 2017 — will not return this season due to an injury, head coach Pat Narduzzi announced on Monday.
Junior running back Israel Abanikanda (2) carries the football against the New Hampshire Wildcats at Acrisure Stadium on Sept. 25, 2021.

Abanikanda’s record-breaking performance garners national, conference recognition

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor October 11, 2022
After a record-breaking performance, junior running back Israel Abanikanda earned national and conference awards, including the Walter Camp National Offensive Player of the Week.
A Virginia Tech player is tackled during Saturday’s game against Virginia Tech at Acrisure Stadium.

Virginia Tech Takeaways | Abanikanda can’t keep winning games by himself

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer October 10, 2022
Following Pitt’s 45-29 victory against Virginia Tech this weekend, senior staff writer Frankie Richetti argues that the Panthers need to find strengths in their passing game to take the burden off Israel Abanikanda.
Junior running back Israel Abanikanda (2) celebrates after a touchdown against Virginia Tech at Acrisure Stadium Saturday evening.

Photos: Homecoming 2022

By Pamela Smith and Hannah Wilson October 8, 2022

The Pitt Panthers defeated the Virginia Tech Hokies 45-29 Saturday night at Acrisure Stadium during Pitt’s homecoming weekend.

Abanikanda’s record breaking day lifts Panthers to 45-29 win over Virginia Tech

Abanikanda’s record breaking day lifts Panthers to 45-29 win over Virginia Tech

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor October 8, 2022
Junior running back Israel Abanikanda ran for six touchdowns and 320 yards against Virginia Tech, breaking multiple long standing Pitt records. The Panthers improved to 1-1 in conference play, taking down the Hokies 45-29.
Pitt football helmets.

Preview | Narduzzi needs to right the ship against Virginia Tech before it’s too late

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor October 5, 2022
Head coach Pat Narduzzi lost as a favorite at home for the third time in the past two seasons last week. Sports Editor Dalton Coppola argues the eighth-year head coach needs to right the ship now before it’s too late.
Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi walks the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Western Michigan, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Kalamazoo, Mich.

Pitt drops out of AP, coaches polls after upset loss to Georgia Tech

By Richie Smiechowski, Assistant Sports Editor October 3, 2022
Pitt football dropped out of this week’s Associated Press ranking following its 26-21 upset loss to Georgia Tech. The omission marks the first time the Panthers are out of the ranking since week nine last season.
A Georgia Tech player, left, and Pitt senior defensive back A.J. Woods (25) reach for the ball during Saturday’s game.

Georgia Tech Takeaways | Panthers are seeing history repeat itself

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer October 2, 2022
Following Pitt’s 26-21 loss to Georgia Tech on Saturday, Senior Staff Writer Frankie Richetti gives his takeaways on the game, giving his opinion on the Panther’s offensive play calling and advising fans to temper their expectations.
Students cheer before the Pitt vs. WVU football game.

Sports Podcast | The Pitt football season so far

By Brian Sherry, Jermaine Sykes, and Sinead McDevitt October 2, 2022
The Pitt Sports Podcast is back! Staff writers Brian Sherry and Jermaine Sykes discuss Pitt football’s performance so far this season, and make predictions about the collegiate football landscape as a whole.
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