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The Pitt News

Pitt football strategizes at the football game in Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024.

Pitt football faces tough road to glory in 2025

By Aidan Kasner and Matthew Scabilloni January 31, 2025

Earlier this week, Pitt football released its 2025 schedule, which features big-time rivalries and top-tier opponents. Saturday, Aug. 30 against Duquesne  This game is simply so cool. This battle...

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin on the sidelines in the first half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Oct. 8.

Point-Counterpoint | Should the Steelers move on from Mike Tomlin?

By Alex Porter and James Carter January 28, 2025

For the last 18 seasons, Mike Tomlin has led the Pittsburgh Steelers as their head coach. He’s had undisputable regular-season success, never finishing below .500, and has nabbed 11 playoff appearances....

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

Pitt football recruiting update

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer January 21, 2025

Pitt football has gone through quite a bit of change since the end of its 2024 season. A season marked by an elite start that ended with six straight losses has seen personnel turnover on both sides of...

Los Angeles Rams running back Kyren Williams (23) stiff arms Minnesota Vikings linebacker Jonathan Greenard (58) during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, in Glendale, Ariz.

Column | NFL playoffs, first-round wrap-up

By Sean McQuillan, Staff Writer January 17, 2025

The NFL Playoffs wild-card weekend extravaganza has concluded. Six teams are moving on for a chance to hoist the Lombardi Trophy, while six other teams are traveling to Cancún for a wonderful off-season...

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields, middle, is congratulated by running back Najee Harris (22) and tight end Darnell Washington after scoring against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game in Las Vegas, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024.

Column | Why not Justin Fields in 2025?

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer January 17, 2025

The Pittsburgh Steelers made sweeping changes to their quarterback room last season. Shortly after Russell Wilson was banished from the Denver Broncos, the Steelers picked him up on a one-year deal at...

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields, middle, is congratulated by running back Najee Harris (22) and tight end Darnell Washington after scoring against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game in Las Vegas, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024.

Steelers season went just how yinzers have come to expect

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer January 14, 2025

The Pittsburgh Steelers met a sad mean in the 2024-25 season. The Steelers were perfectly typecast average, just like every other year. With a 10-3 record in early December, fans’ dreams of a deep playoff...

Pitt football runs onto the field with head coach Pat Narduzzi during the game against Clemson in Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.

Point-Counterpoint | Should Pitt part ways with Pat Narduzzi?

By Ari Meyer and Grace McNally January 13, 2025

Head football coaches in the city of Pittsburgh are some of the most polarizing people in the area. There is hardly any middle ground opinions on Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and Pitt head coach Pat...

Pittsburgh offensive lineman Jason Collier Jr. (50) reacts after the GameAbove Sports Bowl NCAA college football game against Toledo, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Detroit.

Pitt football loses 6OT bowl-game thriller, retains crucial players over the holiday break

By Ella Cool, Staff Writer January 5, 2025

Pitt football closed out its 2024 season over the holiday break with a 46-48 loss to Toledo in the GameAbove Sports Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit.  The loss dropped the Panthers to 7-6 and completed...

Brandon George’s B-Cause: A touchdown for those in need

Brandon George’s B-Cause: A touchdown for those in need

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer December 6, 2024

In the current day of social media and NIL, college athletes across the nation are given the opportunity to make a name for themselves on and off the field. Many athletes have gained a following and can...

Ian Labatch, dressed in a pope costume, holds an inflatable shark at the Pitt football game against Syracuse in Acrisure Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 24.
Ian Labatch, dressed in a pope costume, holds an inflatable shark at the Pitt football game against Syracuse in Acrisure Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 24.

The Pope and the sharks: The Panther Pitt’s gameday traditions

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer December 6, 2024

The atmosphere at Acrisure Stadium on Pitt game days is unmatched. One of the most crucial factors that build up the strong sense of pride and spirit felt by everyone in attendance? The work of the Panther...

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