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
Pitt announced it won’t have any spectators in the stands for at least the first three games of the season, in compliance with Pennsylvania’s health guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pitt football season-ticket holders prepare for a new game day experience this fall

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor • September 1, 2020
Pitt football season-ticket holders have started to plan for the possibility of a season without any of the Saturday traditions they’ve grown so accustomed to.
Pitt head football coach Pat Narduzzi (middle) points to players such as Rashad Weaver (left), Patrick Jones and Keyshon Camp to fill roles left by Jaylen Twyman (right) and Damarri Mathis.

Narduzzi, Pitt defense must overcome key losses to build off impressive 2019 season

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor • September 1, 2020
After losing several valuable contributors from last year’s stout Panther defense, Narduzzi has a chance this year to prove his coaching prowess by overcoming adversity to produce one of the nation’s strongest defenses in 2020.
Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the New Orleans Saints on Dec. 29, 2019.

2020 Fantasy Football “DOs” and “DON’Ts”: Draft Edition

By Jack Clay, Staff Writer • August 27, 2020
As fantasy drafts begin to take place, I’m here to help you get through yours by presenting my 100% accurate and totally reliable Do’s and Don’ts for this year’s draft.
The Panthers say they are working on attendance plans, and will announce them “very soon.”

Panthers, Steelers won’t have fans at September home games

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor • August 27, 2020
When Pitt football takes the field for their season opener against Austin Peay, not a single fan will sit in the stands.
Due to COVID-19, a football season is questionable for the Panthers.

Point-Counterpoint: College football this fall is too dangerous

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor • August 25, 2020
As schools move toward an online-only semester amid an unprecedented pandemic, college football shouldn’t play this fall
Due to COVID-19, a football season is questionable for the Panthers.

Point-Counterpoint: Benefits will outweigh the consequences for college football this fall

By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer • August 25, 2020
Game-altering concessions must occur to pull it off, such as the absence of fans, but the benefits outweigh the compromises that must be made in what will be a year like no other.
Pitt football announced its season opener and cornerback Damarri Mathis’ season-ending injury on Tuesday afternoon.

Pitt announces season opener, cornerback Mathis suffers devastating setback

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor • August 25, 2020
Pitt head football coach Pat Narduzzi routinely emphasizes the importance of preparation. Speaking to reporters Tuesday afternoon, he seemed at slight unease with one obstacle in his team’s preparation this fall — Pitt’s incomplete schedule.
Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi called the NCAA "nonexistent" in his Zoom press conference Monday

Narduzzi discusses COVID concerns, Jaylen Twyman opt-out, and Joey Yellen waiver at latest presser

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor • August 19, 2020
Narduzzi told reporters in attendance that the Pitt training facility is the safest place the players can be.
The Panthers hope to take another step toward the ultimate goal set by head coach Pat Narduzzi to add a 10th national title to a trophy case barren of recent additions.

Uncertainty hangs over season of promise for Pitt football

By Ben Bobeck, Senior Staff Writer • August 18, 2020
Now, after reaching the ACC Championship for the first time in 2018 to earn his first bowl win as the Panthers’ head coach, the time has come for that project to take another step forward toward what Narduzzi has boldly set as the ultimate goal — a 10th national title to add to a trophy case barren of recent additions.
Temporarily scrapping the traditional Atlantic and Coastal divisions, the ACC football teams will act as a singular division, with each school assigned five home games and five away games.

ACC announces fall sports plans: what are they and what do they mean for Pitt?

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor • August 17, 2020
After a summer of ambiguity, the Atlantic Coast Conference released an updated schedule in late July for ensuing fall sports seasons, creating a separate plan for football and the rest of the fall sports.
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