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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Pitt’s 1918 football team won the national championship amid the Spanish flu pandemic.

Pandemic Panthers: Reliving Pitt’s 1918 national championship amid the Spanish flu

By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer • September 15, 2020
Even in an era where players didn’t wear helmets on the field, fans still had the sense to wear masks off of it.
The NCAA has extended the sidelines that players can be in when they aren’t in the game from the 25-yard line to the 15.

2020 college football rule changes: what you need to know

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor • September 13, 2020
The biggest game-day change — the absence of fans — was impossible to miss. But you might not have noticed some of the many small details that the NCAA and ACC have implemented this year to maintain safety and enhance gameplay. Here’s what you need to know.
Panthers flip season opener script, pound Austin Peay

Panthers flip season opener script, pound Austin Peay

By Henry Jackson, Staff Writer • September 13, 2020
As Pitt’s football team ramped up to an uneasy, mid-pandemic season opener, questions still surrounded the team dubbed as a possible ACC dark-horse competitor. Unfortunately for Austin Peay, no answers were to be had.
The Panthers opened the season with a 55-0 victory over the Austin Peay Governors on Saturday.

Panthers trounce Governors at empty Heinz Field to open season

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor • September 12, 2020
The Panthers opened the season with a 55-0 victory over the Austin Peay Governors filled with highlights on both sides of the ball.
Students and fans will not be allowed to attend football games, at least for the month of September.

Panther Pitt left in limbo during pandemic play

By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor • September 11, 2020
After the COVID-19 pandemic drove fans from the stands of football stadiums, it left fans in limbo. But Pitt’s student section is trying to recreate some of the community sports creates.
The NCAA will be adopting different protocols this season to try and keep players and personnel safe from COVID-19, including encouraging same-day travel, using electronic whistles and limiting attendance.

Preview: Panthers to coast by Governors

By Tyler Mathes, Staff Writer • September 11, 2020
Narduzzi’s squad will suit up for the first time on Saturday, hosting the Austin Peay Governors at Heinz Field.
Senior safety Damar Hamlin (03) tackles Syracuse running back Jarveon Howard (28) during the 2018 matchup with the Orange at Heinz Field.

2020 ACC football power rankings

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor • September 6, 2020
College football is back — the first eight FBS games of the season took place this weekend, giving fans a glimpse of what a season amid the COVID-19 pandemic will look like. While the nation’s most prestigious conference, the SEC, won’t kick off until Sept. 26, the ACC and Big 12 will debut the first Power Five conference games this week.
Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald is shrouded in pregame fog before taking on the Seattle Seahawks at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 8, 2019.

Panthers in the Pros: Who to watch out for entering 2020 NFL season

By Tyler Mathes, Staff Writer • September 3, 2020
A plethora of great NFL players have come out of Pitt, including eight hall of fame inductees. Here are the former Panthers who should attract the most attention entering the 2020 season. 
Nahki Johnson, a 6-foot-3, 225-pound weak-side defensive end, committed to the Panthers last June.

‘Hometown hero’ Nahki Johnson adds agility to Pitt defense

By Camryn Simons, Staff Writer • September 1, 2020
Committing in June of last year, Nahki Johnson adds his name to the long lineage of local prospects to play at Pitt. As one of the highest-rated recruits in Pitt’s 2021 class, Johnson looks to add agility to the defensive line.
Pitt football’s 2020 campaign kicks off one week from Saturday at home against Austin Peay.

Projecting Pitt football’s 2020 season

By Tyler Mathes, Staff Writer • September 1, 2020
Pitt football’s 2020 campaign kicks off one week from Saturday at home against Austin Peay, meaning it’s time to speculate on how the Panthers will fare in this strange season.
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