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
Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi walks the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Western Michigan, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Kalamazoo, Mich.

Pitt drops out of AP, coaches polls after upset loss to Georgia Tech

By Richie Smiechowski, Assistant Sports Editor • October 3, 2022
Pitt football dropped out of this week’s Associated Press ranking following its 26-21 upset loss to Georgia Tech. The omission marks the first time the Panthers are out of the ranking since week nine last season.
A Georgia Tech player, left, and Pitt senior defensive back A.J. Woods (25) reach for the ball during Saturday’s game.

Georgia Tech Takeaways | Panthers are seeing history repeat itself

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer • October 2, 2022
Following Pitt’s 26-21 loss to Georgia Tech on Saturday, Senior Staff Writer Frankie Richetti gives his takeaways on the game, giving his opinion on the Panther’s offensive play calling and advising fans to temper their expectations.
Students cheer before the Pitt vs. WVU football game.

Sports Podcast | The Pitt football season so far

By Brian Sherry, Jermaine Sykes, and Sinead McDevitt • October 2, 2022
The Pitt Sports Podcast is back! Staff writers Brian Sherry and Jermaine Sykes discuss Pitt football’s performance so far this season, and make predictions about the collegiate football landscape as a whole.
Redshirt senior defensive back Erick Hallett III (31) tackles a Georgia Tech player during the Pitt football game vs. Georgia Tech Saturday night.

When it rains, it pours: Yellow Jackets upset Panthers at home 26-21

By Dalton Coppola, Sport Editor • October 1, 2022
Pitt football fell to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 26-21 at home Saturday night. The Panthers turned the ball over three times and went 2-12 on third-down conversions.
Fullback George Aston (35) is tackled in a Pitt football game against Georgia Tech in 2016.

Preview | Panthers look to take advantage of wounded, coach-less Georgia Tech

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor • September 28, 2022
Pitt finds itself in an intriguing situation this weekend as Georgia Tech comes to town on the heels of firing its head coach. Sports Editor Dalton Coppola breaks down what the Panthers can do to take down a floundering Georgia Tech team.
A pile of Pitt footballs.

Point | A 12-team College Football Playoff opens the door for more exciting opportunities

By Alexander Ganias, Staff Writer • September 27, 2022
In a point-counterpoint series, staff writer Alexander Ganias argues that the College Football Playoff expansion to 12 teams will make the tournament more entertaining and is better for the sport as a whole.
Pitt footballs.

Counterpoint | College football shouldn’t expand to a 12-team playoff

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer • September 27, 2022
Staff writer Jermaine Sykes argues that the College Football Playoff Committee doesn’t need to expand to a 12-team playoff because it will ultimately lead to “superconferences” that further conference bias.
Senior running back Vincent Davis (22) runs with the ball during Pitt football's game against Rhode Island Saturday afternoon.

Rhode Island takeaways | M.J. Devonshire is a playmaker, Israel Abanikanda might be a Heisman candidate

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer • September 25, 2022
Following Pitt’s 45-24 victory against Rhode Island on Saturday, Staff Writer Jermaine Sykes gives his takeaways on the game, including his opinion on the Panthers’ passing scheme and Israel Abanikanda’s chances at being named a Heisman candidate.
Pitt players tackle a Rhode Island player during Pitt football's game against Rhode Island Saturday afternoon.

Panthers hold at No. 24 in AP poll

By Richie Smiechowski, Assistant Sports Editor • September 25, 2022
Pitt football maintained its No. 24 ranking in the AP poll following Saturday's victory against Rhode Island. The Panthers also managed to jump back into the coaches poll rankings, grabbing the No. 24 spot.
Redshirt junior defensive back M.J. Devonshire (12) prevents a completed pass to a URI wide receiver during Pitt football's game against Rhode Island Saturday afternoon.

Photos: Pitt football vs. URI

By Jonathan Guo, Ethan Shulman, and Pamela Smith • September 24, 2022

The Pitt Panthers defeated the Rhode Island Rams 45-24 Saturday afternoon at Acrisure Stadium.

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