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
Erick Hallett II (31) scores a touchdown after intercepting a throw made by Wake Forest during the ACC championship football game on Dec. 4, 2021.

Erick Hallett II named Jim Thorpe Award Semifinalist

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor • October 24, 2022
The Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame has named Pitt senior safety Erick Hallett II as a semifinalist for the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award. The award recognizes the top defensive back in college football. The honor takes “performance on the field, athletic ability and character” into consideration as well.
Pitt senior quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) throws the ball during a game against Georgia Tech earlier this month.

Column | It’s time Pitt makes a change at quarterback

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor • October 23, 2022
Pitt football dropped its third game of the season on Saturday. Sports Editor Dalton Coppola argues a change at quarterback will help the Panthers going forward.
Pittsburgh running back Israel Abanikanda (2) attempts to get away from the grasp of Louisville defensive lineman YaYa Diaby, front right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022.

Panthers fall to Louisville 24-10, snapping road winning streak

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer • October 22, 2022
In the Panthers first trip to Louisville since 2011, Pitt fell to the Cardinals 24-10. 
Redshirt sophomore linebacker Solomon Deshields (23) celebrates after a touchdown during Pitt football's 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 10, 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.
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