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The Pitt News

Redshirt first-year Shadarian Harrison (21) interferes with a pass to Syracuse at the football game in Acrisure Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 24.

Takeaways: Pitt disappoints in 25-48 loss to SMU

By James Carter, Staff Writer November 5, 2024

For the first time this season, the Panthers find themselves in the loss column after a bludgeoning at the hands of the SMU Mustangs. In front of a packed Gerald J. Ford Stadium, the Mustangs exposed the...

Saddled: No. 20 Mustangs race past No. 18 Pitt for the Panther’s first loss of the season

Saddled: No. 20 Mustangs race past No. 18 Pitt for the Panther’s first loss of the season

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer November 3, 2024

Pitt football is no longer flawless after a late-night road trip to SMU where the Panthers fell 48-25 — a final score much closer than the game felt. Not one Pitt unit performed up to par as SMU ran...

Pitt football strategizes at the football game against Cal at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12.

Pitt gallops to Texas for all-important primetime tango with SMU

By James Carter, Staff Writer November 1, 2024

Pivoting from their drubbing of Syracuse, the 7-0 No. 18 Pitt Panthers head west to Dallas to face a new ACC member, the No. 20 SMU Mustangs. This matchup is critical for both teams and is set as a tight...

The Pitt Football team does the shark celebration at the football game against Syracuse in Acrisure Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 24.

‘You better learn how to swim’: Pitt football “sharks” take ‘Cuse for a dip

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer October 28, 2024

Last Thursday, Pitt took on Syracuse in a highly anticipated matchup, and the Panthers lived up to the hype. Pitt put up 41 points against the Orange, shutting down top 10 senior quarterback Kyle McCord...

Pitt sophomore linebacker Rasheed Biles (31) runs with the ball at the football game against Syracuse in Acrisure Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 24.

Pitt football conquers all, undefeated campaign continues

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer October 27, 2024

Football is war. Linemen battle in the trenches to make or take space for the field general to orchestrate a balanced attack on the ground and through the air. Every inch of territory gained and lost is...

Take Four | Sports across the country heat up as fall progresses

Take Four | Sports across the country heat up as fall progresses

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor October 27, 2024

Ricard Puig key for LA Galaxy to win MLS Cup // Joshua Prescott After a stuttering start in the Western Conference, LA Galaxy picked up a hot streak of form, finishing in the top two on decision day....

Pitt football dominated Orange on and off the field, on all sides of the ball

Pitt football dominated Orange on and off the field, on all sides of the ball

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor October 25, 2024

En route to their seventh win of the season, Pitt blew the breaks off Syracuse 41-13 on Thursday night in a game that showcased what a nationally ranked Pitt football team can do. Sharks had Acrisure...

No. 19 Pitt pulps Orange in historic defensive 5-interception showcase

No. 19 Pitt pulps Orange in historic defensive 5-interception showcase

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor October 24, 2024

On Thursday evening, Pitt (7-0, 3-0 ACC) took down Syracuse (5-2, 2-2 ACC) 41-13 in a conference matchup at Acrisure Stadium that held high season implications. With this victory, the Panthers remain unbeaten,...

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...

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