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
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.

The Pitt News Sports Desk gives their picks for Super Bowl 57

By The Pitt News Staff • February 9, 2023
Another year, another Super Bowl. This time, the Philadelphia Eagles will take on the Kansas Chiefs in Arizona on Feb. 12. The Pitt News Sports Desk gives their takes on the big game.
Five sexiest plays in recent Pitt football history

Five sexiest plays in recent Pitt football history

By Jermaine Sykes, Senior Staff Writer • February 8, 2023
Some plays make us exclaim, “Damn, that was sexy.” For The Pitt News’ sex edition, Senior Staff Writer Jermaine Sykes goes over some of the sexiest plays in the modern era of Pitt football.
Head football coach Pat Narduzzi and the team run out of the tunnel ahead of Pitt’s football game vs. UNC on Nov. 11, 2021.

Pitt football releases 2023 schedule

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor • January 30, 2023
Fans can begin preparing for Pitt football’s 2023 season. The schedule, which the program released Monday night, features key games against Cincinnati, West Virginia and Notre Dame.
A pile of Pitt footballs.

‘I love Pittsburgh’: Pitt football introduces three local transfer players

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor • January 27, 2023
Pitt football introduced three new transfer players on Wednesday, with all having Pittsburgh roots. Quarterback Phil Jurkovec, safety Derrick Davis Jr. and safety Donovan McMillon all made their press conference debut for the Panthers.
Deion Sanders speaks after being introduced as the new head football coach at the University of Colorado during a news conference Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022, in Boulder, Colorado.

Column | Deion Sanders is highlighting the worst parts of modern college football

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor • January 25, 2023
Late last year, Deion Sanders announced his move from Jackson State to Colorado, drawing nationwide criticism. Assistant Sports Editor Brian Sherry argues that Sanders’ move is just one symptom of the larger downfall of college football.
Pitt footballs.

Recapping Pitt football’s transfer portal acquisitions during the offseason

By Mason Carter, Staff Writer • January 22, 2023
Just a few days after the NCAA’s first transfer portal window closed on Jan. 18, Pitt fans can already see glimpses of the potential roster for next season. Here’s a first look at Pitt’s newest transfer recruits.
Pitt footballs.

Sports Podcast | What to expect in the Super Bowl

By Sinead McDevitt, Brian Sherry, and Jermaine Sykes • January 22, 2023
Staff writers Brian Sherry and Jermaine Sykes talk about their predictions for 2023 Super Bowl matchups.
Clemson forward RJ Godfrey, center, can't get a shot off as Pittsburgh guard Nike Sibande (22) and Guillermo Diaz Graham (25) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023. Clemson won 75-74.

Winter sports recap: Men’s basketball, wrestling off to strong starts

By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor • January 8, 2023
While most Pitt students spent the winter break enjoying the holiday season, the Panthers continued their respective seasons. With plenty of time left for the winter sports calendar, here’s how the athletic department fared over the last few weeks.
Paris Ford (12) and Damar Hamlin (3) after Pitt's loss to Penn State in September 2019.

‘The best of us’: Pitt community reacts to Damar Hamlin injury

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor • January 3, 2023
Former Pitt and current Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin was seriously injured in Monday night’s game between the Bills and Bengals. Following the injury, members of the Pitt community took to social media to voice their concern for Hamlin.
Pittsburgh placekicker Ben Sauls (90) boots the winning field goal during the second half of the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game against UCLA, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022 in El Paso, Texas.

Patti, special teams lead Pitt to 37-35 Sun Bowl victory against No. 18 UCLA

By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor • December 30, 2022
Quarterback Nick Patti defended his status as a bowl game specialist, leading Pitt to a 37-35 victory against No. 18 UCLA in the Sun Bowl. Kicker Ben Sauls went 5-5 in the game and made the game winning field goal late.
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