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The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The California Golden Bears in 1950.

No. 22 Pitt Panthers welcome Cal in ACC home opener

By James Carter, Staff Writer October 10, 2024

The nationally ranked Panthers are riding the high life after their win over UNC that put them at 5-0 — their best start since 1991. On Saturday, Pitt will make like popstar Chappell Roan and take Cal...

Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) puts on his helmet during an NFL football Super Bowl team practice, Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023, in Tempe, Ariz.

Take Four | From quarterback talk to controversial skating star

By The Pitt News Staff October 10, 2024

This Is Jesse Puljujärvi’s Make-Or-Break Year // Alex Kiger It’s not often a player’s eighth NHL season is his “make-or-break” year, but that is where Pittsburgh Penguins forward Jesse Puljujärvi...

Daniel Carter walks toward the Pitt band after the Backyard Brawl on Saturday, Sept. 14.

Stargazing Pitt football is ranked and sailing at full tilt

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer October 7, 2024

Pitt football is sailing into uncharted territory under head coach Pat Narduzzi. The Panthers are 5-0 for the first time since 1991 after defeating North Carolina this past weekend. Despite being in new...

Redshirt junior wide receiver Raphael Williams Jr. (5) runs onto the football field alongside his teammates.

Takeaways from Pitt’s victory in Chapel Hill

By James Carter, Staff Writer October 6, 2024

No. 22 Pitt football has broken the curse and defeated UNC in Chapel Hill for the first time in program history. In the process, the Panthers have secured their first 5-0 start since 1991.  While Pitt...

Roc the Panther does push-ups while being held by Pitt cheerleaders at the football game against Youngstown State at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday.

They’re back: Pitt football claims No. 22 spot on AP Top 25

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor October 6, 2024

The Panthers are back. After an electric 5-0 start to the 2024 season, Pitt football find themselves back in the AP Top 25 for the first time since 2022. The ranking comes after a historic win on Saturday...

Players tackle each other to the ground during Saturday night's game against UNC at Acrisure Stadium.

Record breakers and history makers, Pitt football takes down North Carolina

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer October 5, 2024

Pitt (5-0, 1-0 ACC) left Chapel Hill victorious for the first time in school history with a 34-24 win over ACC opponent North Carolina (3-3, 0-2 ACC). The last time Pitt started 5-0 was 1991. Redshirt...

Junior running back Rodney Hammond Jr. (6) runs upfield during last season’s matchup against UNC at Acrisure Stadium.

Pitt football ready to put the nation on notice against North Carolina

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer October 3, 2024

Pitt football is undefeated heading into ACC play and, after a bye week, travels to North Carolina on Saturday for a noon kickoff.  Pitt has never walked out of Chapel Hill victorious in seven trips,...

Senior setter Rachel Fairbanks (10) sets the ball during Saturday night’s game against Ohio State in the Fitzgerald Field House.

Pitt’s offense is a 10 out of 10; Fairbanks, Holstein leading Pitt fall sports

By Patrick Diana, Staff Writer October 1, 2024

Pitt fall sports are off to a stellar start this year, specifically, the two undefeated teams — No. 1-ranked volleyball is 12-0 and football is 4-0. Maybe it’s the tried-and-true head coaching experience...

Pitt football runs out onto the field with head coach Pat Narduzzi at Acrisure Stadium.

Preseason naysayers quieted, Pitt football leaps into ACC play

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer September 30, 2024

For the first time since 2000, Pitt football sits at a current record of 4-0. After facing Kent State, Cincinnati, West Virginia and Youngstown State, the Panthers have shown their grit and determination...

Nike branded merchandise in the Pitt Shop.

NIL propels Panthers through a new era of college athletics

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer September 26, 2024

In the newly configured world of college athletics and NIL, Pitt athletes can now take advantage of the budding opportunities. Until 2021, collegiate athletes could not profit off their brand in the same...

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