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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
Duke running back Mataeo Durant (21) and Pitt defensive back Brandon Hill (9) collide as Durant holds the ball during Saturday’s game at Duke’s Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C.

Column | Panthers overcome slow start, demolish Duke

By Frankie Richetti, Staff Writer • November 8, 2021
Pitt pulled away from Duke in the second half to win 54-29 on Saturday. Staff Writer Frankie Richetti argues that the Panthers need to eradicate slow starts and make some changes on offense in order to stay ahead of the chaotic Coastal Division.
Redshirt senior quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) looks to throw the ball at the Pitt vs. Miami game.

‘We control our own destiny’: Panthers destroy Duke 54-29

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor • November 6, 2021
The Panthers (7-2, 4-1 ACC) took down the Blue Devils (3-6, 0-5 ACC) 54-29.
Duke quarterback Gunnar Holmberg (12) throws the ball during the first half of a game against Wake Forest University at Wake Forest’s Truist Field in Winston-Salem, N.C., on Saturday.

Preview | Panthers look to move on from Miami, bounce back against Duke

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor • November 4, 2021
Narduzzi and the coaching staff have had a goal to go “1-0” each week — this week it’s the Duke Blue Devils standing in their way of doing so.
Pitt Panther Davis Beville (17) takes off his helmet during the Pitt vs. UNH game in September at Heinz Field.

Pitt falls out of AP top 25, comes in at No. 25 in first CFP rankings

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor • November 2, 2021
Pitt came in at No. 25 in the College Football Playoff voting committee’s first poll of the season on Tuesday. The Associated Press did not rank Pitt in their weekly poll, released Sunday. The AP ranked Pitt at No. 17 entering last week, but fell out after its loss to Miami.
Pitt’s redshirt senior quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) throws the ball to Pitt’s Jared Wayne (5), junior wide receiver, at Saturday’s game against the University of Miami at Heinz Field.

Takeaways | Panthers still in position to have a historic season

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor • October 31, 2021
A striking and disappointing reality struck Pitt fans Saturday when the Hurricanes took down the Panthers — this team is not, and never was, a team destined for the College Football Playoff. What Panther fans need to realize is, that’s okay.
Van Dyke dices up Panther defense as Miami defeats Pitt 38-34

Van Dyke dices up Panther defense as Miami defeats Pitt 38-34

By Frankie Richetti, Staff Writer • October 30, 2021
The Miami Hurricanes took down the Panthers 38-34 at Heinz Field on Saturday, behind first-year quarterback Tyler Van Dyke’s big day, throwing for 428 yards and three touchdowns.
Miami quarterback Tyler Van Dyke (9) pitches the ball to running back Jaylan Knighton during a football game against North Carolina State at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. on Saturday.

Preview | Pitt looks to avoid post-Clemson hangover against the Hurricanes

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor • October 28, 2021
The Hurricanes may be a program that’s on the decline, but make no mistake — if the Panthers aren’t ready, they’ll pay the price. Here’s what to look for when the Panthers take on the Hurricanes this weekend.
Marquis Williams (14) celebrates with other Panthers during the Pitt vs. WMU football game in September.

Column | Pitt’s loss to WMU may be the best thing that could have happened

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor • October 26, 2021
Pitt football’s loss to Western Michigan left a sour taste in fans and players’ mouths. According to assistant sports editor Dalton Coppola, the loss was the best thing that could have happened to the Panthers, as it gave the team a much needed wake up call.
Students pose for a photo at the football game Saturday.

Photos: Fans at Pitt football vs. Clemson

By Jon Moss and Pamela Smith • October 26, 2021

The Pitt Panthers defeated Clemson 27-17 Saturday afternoon at Heinz Field. A season-high 60,594 fans attended the game, according to Pitt athletics.

Pitt fans tailgating outside of Heinz Field on Saturday. More than 60,000 fans came to watch the Panthers take on the Clemson Tigers.

Panther fans flock to Heinz Field for marquee win over Clemson

By Tricia Caucci, Staff Writer • October 26, 2021
Saturday’s football game against Clemson brought the largest crowd of the season so far to Heinz Field. Pitt fans partied at tailgates before kickoff and celebrated in the stands as the Panthers dominated the afternoon.
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