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The Pitt News

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The Pitt News

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...

Former quarterback Nick Patti at Pitt football practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex.

From kickoff to commission, former Pitt QB Nick Patti discusses his journey to the workforce

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer September 26, 2024

Nick Patti began his student-athlete career in 2018 when he was redshirted as a true first-year for Pitt. Despite spending time as a quarterback, Patti always knew he wanted to pursue business.  “I...

Redshirt senior kicker Ben Sauls (90) prepares to kick the ball at Saturday’s football game against Youngstown State at Acrisure Stadium.

Column | Shrink the field goal posts

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Editor September 24, 2024

Kickers have become too good. Like, scary good. They have made watching the National Football League far less entertaining because the kickers are the offense. In the first week of the NFL season, I...

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

Column | How far can Pitt football go this year?

By Brian Sherry, Managing Editor September 24, 2024

I don’t think I was the only Pitt fan who felt pessimistic coming into the 2024 football season. The team stunk of failure after the 2023 season, and none of its offseason moves made me feel confident...

Sixth year running back Daniel Carter (4) scores a touchdown at the football game against Youngstown State at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday.

Pitt football’s Sharks, Holstein and Receivers all excel

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer September 23, 2024

The Pitt football-Youngstown State matchup is as storied as any nonconference opponent for the Panthers — barring West Virginia. After putting up the most points since 2021 and tying the program record...

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