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
Sophomore wide receiver Konata Mumpfield (14) attempts to catch the ball during the Johnny Majors Classic Saturday vs. Tennessee.

Column | If the Panthers want to start winning ‘game of inches,’ they need to capitalize on chances

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer • September 11, 2022
Senior staff writer Frankie Richetti gives his takeaways after Pitt’s loss to Tennessee, including his thoughts on the offensive line and the defense’s overall potential.
Junior running back Israel Abanikanda (2) runs the ball during the Johnny Majors Classic Saturday vs. Tennessee.

Photos: Pitt Football vs. Tennessee

By Patrick Cavanagh and Lucas Zheng • September 11, 2022

Pitt football lost to the University of Tennessee in the Johnny Majors Classic Saturday afternoon 34-27 during overtime at Acrisure Stadium.

Senior quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) attempts a pass at Saturday's game against Tennessee at Acrisure Stadium.

Panthers can’t overcome slew of injuries, fall to Volunteers in overtime 34-27

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor • September 10, 2022
Amid a slew of injuries, the Panthers (1-1, 0-0 ACC) fell to the Tennessee Volunteers (2-0, 0-0 SEC) 34-27 at Acrisure Stadium.
Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren (30) tries to get past Detroit Lions linebacker James Houston (59) during a preseason football game on Aug. 28 in Pittsburgh.

Column | Steelers offensive line performance key to success for Steelers’ season

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer • September 8, 2022
Staff writer Jermaine Sykes argues that the Steelers’ offensive line and how it plays is the difference between a winning and losing season in 2022.
Redshirt senior offensive lineman Marcus Minor (55) carries the U.S. flag into Acrisure Stadium before the Pitt vs. WVU football game Thursday night.

Preview | Panthers ready to welcome the Vols to Acrisure for second Johnny Majors Classic

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer • September 8, 2022
The second edition of the Johnny Majors Classic will serve as a good measuring stick for the Panthers following a hard-fought victory over West Virginia last week. 
Sophomore running back Rodney Hammond Jr. (6) scores a touchdown during the Backyard Brawl Thursday night.

Pitt stays at No. 17 in AP poll following week one

By Richie Smiechowski, Assistant Sports Editor • September 6, 2022
The Associated Press once again ranked Pitt at No. 17 following their week-one victory against West Virginia. The USA Today coaches poll viewed the Panthers more favorably following their performance, bumping them up two spots to No. 14.
Fans cheer with redshirt freshman wide receiver Myles Alston (20) after Pitt won the Backyard Brawl Thursday night.

Takeaways from the Backyard Brawl | Slovis is the guy, don’t panic about the run defense

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor • September 5, 2022
Sports Editor Dalton Coppola shares his observations and takeaways from last week’s Backyard Brawl, including his thoughts on the new-look offense and Kedon Slovis.
Return of Backyard brawl reignites long standing vitriol between Pitt, WVU fans

Return of Backyard brawl reignites long standing vitriol between Pitt, WVU fans

By Alexander Ganias, Staff Writer • September 3, 2022
For Pitt fans, Thursday meant the renewal of bad blood between two rivals that sit just 75 miles apart. For the first time in over a decade, it was Brawl Day.
Sophomore running back Rodney Hammond Jr. (6) scores a touchdown during the Backyard Brawl Thursday night.

Photos: Pitt defeats WVU 38-31

By Pamela Smith and Hannah Wilson • September 2, 2022

The Pitt Panthers defeated the West Virginia Mountaineers 38-31 Thursday night at Acrisure Stadium in the first Backyard Brawl since 2011.

Devonshire pick-six lifts Pitt over Mountaineers in tug-of-war, win 38-31

Devonshire pick-six lifts Pitt over Mountaineers in tug-of-war, win 38-31

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer • September 1, 2022
After an 11 year hiatus, the Backyard Brawl returned on Thursday night in front of 70,622 people at Acrisure Stadium — the largest crowd in Pittsburgh sports history. Pitt fans didn’t go home disappointed after pulling off a late game 38-31 win behind junior cornerback MJ Devonshire’s pick s
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