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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

Acrisure Stadium in the North Shore.

Counterpoint | Acrisure is the best place for Pitt football to play

By Patrick Diana, Staff Writer November 15, 2023

Acrisure Stadium is a Pittsburgh skyline staple. Formerly Heinz Field, the venue boasts just as much history as it does Super Bowl rings. In a city with a great professional team — even if it’s currently...

Pitt fans and their families sing Sweet Caroline during Saturday evenings game against FSU at Acrisure Stadium.

Point | Pitt football needs its own on-campus stadium

By Jenna Paler, Staff Writer November 15, 2023

Acrisure Stadium became the home of Pitt football in 2001 when it first opened. The stadium is located in the North Shore neighborhood, which is about a 10-minute drive with no traffic from the University...

First-year linebacker Jordan Bass (20) celebrates after a play during the game against FSU at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 4.

Preview | Panthers’ offense needs to take shots, win the turnover battle to beat Boston College on senior day

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer November 13, 2023

Coming off a disastrous showing against ACC foe Syracuse, Pitt football returns home to Acrisure Stadium for the last time in the 2023 season as they take on Boston College. As the season transformed from...

Pitt players at a game against Syracuse at Acrisure Stadium on Nov. 5, 2022.

Takeaways | Pitt football faces ugly loss against Syracuse

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer November 13, 2023

Pitt football (2-8, ACC 1-5) fell to conference rivals Syracuse 28-13 on Saturday at Yankee Stadium in New York City. This was another disappointing loss for the Panthers as the football season winds down. Here...

Redshirt freshman defensive back Javon McIntyre (20) attempts to tackle a Syracuse player during Pitt football’s game against Syracuse on Nov. 5, 2022.

Pitt football faces abysmal 28-13 loss to Syracuse at Yankee Stadium

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor November 11, 2023

When a football game is played at a baseball stadium, one would expect home runs to ensue. But that was not the case in Pitt football’s matchup with Syracuse on Saturday in Yankee Stadium, as the Panthers...

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Christian Veilleux (11) throws a pass during Saturday afternoons game against FSU at Acrisure Stadium.

Preview | Pitt football travels to Yankee Stadium to play Syracuse in a long-standing rivalry

By Lily Peters, Staff Writer November 10, 2023

Pitt football (2-7, 1-4 ACC) travels to the Bronx to take on Syracuse (4-5, 0-5 ACC) on Saturday. Yankee Stadium will host the Panthers and the Orange in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the first...

Redshirt senior wide receiver Bub Means (0) catches a pass for a touchdown during Saturday evenings game against FSU at Acrisure Stadium.

Takeaways | Pitt football’s offensive struggles continue while defense shines against Florida State

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer November 6, 2023

Pitt football’s (2-7, ACC 1-4) offensive struggles continued in Week 10 as they fell to No. 4 Florida State (9-0, ACC 7-0) 24-7. This was the Panthers' third straight loss, causing the Panthers to lose...

FSU redshirt junior wide receiver Ja’Khi Douglas (0) protects the football while being tackled by a Pitt player during Saturday afternoons game at Acrisure Stadium.

Pitt football can’t complete upset, falls to No. 4 Florida State 24-7

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor November 4, 2023

Pitt football has a history of upsetting highly-ranked opponents throughout the years. From taking down No. 2 West Virginia in the 2007 Backyard Brawl to eliminating No. 2 Miami from playoff contention...

Redshirt senior wide receiver Bub Means (0) catches a pass for a touchdown during Saturday evenings game against FSU at Acrisure Stadium.

Photos: FSU defeats Pitt football 24-7

By Ethan Shulman and Pamela Smith November 4, 2023

The Florida State Seminoles defeated the Pitt Panthers 24-7 at Acrisure Stadium Saturday evening.

Pitts 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 | Struggling Pitt football prepares for a matchup against juggernaut No. 4 Florida State

By Ben Pisano, Staff Writer November 4, 2023

Pitt football is in dire straits right now. The team is 2-6 and looking to turn the page after a humiliating 58-7 loss to No. 12 Notre Dame. They need to win all four of their remaining matchups if they...

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