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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
Sophomore wide receiver Shocky Jacques-Louis (18) runs during a 74 yard receiving touchdown in the first half of Thursday’s game against UNC.

Football Takeaways: Offensive improvements spark UNC win

By Nick Carlisano, Senior Staff Writer • November 15, 2019
From an offensive resurgence to a breakout performance, here are a few key takeaways from Pitt’s long-awaited victory over North Carolina.
Pitt's players celebrate in the student section after beating North Carolina on Thursday night.

Pitt ends Carolina Curse in overtime thriller, 34-27

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • November 15, 2019
Pitt finally ended its UNC losing streak in an overtime thriller, besting the Tar Heels 34-27 on the strength of a final defensive stand.
Pitt football's ACC schedule was revealed Wednesday.

Prediction: Pitt to overcome its Achilles Tar Heel

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • November 14, 2019
This is the year that rock finally beats paper. The Panthers, going against every natural law of the universe, will beat North Carolina.
Coach Narduzzi’s Panthers have never beaten the North Carolina Tar Heels.

Narduzzi praises UNC’s Brown, criticizes scheduling conflict

By Ben Bobeck, Senior Staff Writer • November 12, 2019
Pitt head football coach Pat Narduzzi gave his weekly press conference on Monday afternoon, discussing the challenges UNC presents while also lamenting the timing of Thursday night's game.
Junior quarterback Kenny Pickett has tossed eight interceptions, all in pairs, this season.

Football Takeaways: Pitt needs more offense, less mistakes

By John Riskis, Staff Writer • November 5, 2019
The Panthers secured bowl eligibility with a 20-10 win Saturday, but need to revamp their offense after an anemic showing against Georgia Tech.
Pitt must win its next three games to have a chance of returning to Charlotte, North Carolina, for the ACC Championship game.

Rest-of-season outlook, bowl projections for Pitt football

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • November 5, 2019
Where Pitt football goes from here could determine whether it rematches Clemson in the ACC Championship or falls to a middling bowl come postseason play.
Senior receiver Maurice Ffrench, pictured here against Ohio, caught a career-high 11 passes in Pitt's 20-10 win over Georgia Tech.

Defense carries Pitt over Georgia Tech, 20-10

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • November 2, 2019
After committing more turnovers and penalties than their opponent, the Panthers narrowly escaped with a 20-10 win over the Yellow Jackets.
Pitt’s defense held Miami to only 80 yards rushing on the ground during Saturday’s 16-12 loss to the Hurricanes.

Panthers to fend off the Yellow Jackets

By Nick Carlisano, Senior Staff Writer • October 30, 2019
Pitt (5-3, 2-2 ACC) will look to do just that this week on the road against Georgia Tech (2-5, 1-3 ACC). The Panthers are fresh off a deflating 16-12 loss to Miami and need every win they can get to secure the Coastal division title once more. Meanwhile, despite a lost season, the Yellow Jackets will be well rested after a bye and looking to play spoiler again after upsetting Miami two weeks ago.
Coach Narduzzi stands on the sideline during Pitt’s 16-12 loss to Miami on Saturday.

Narduzzi speaks on adversity, adjustments for GT

By Ben Bobeck, Senior Staff Writer • October 28, 2019
In his weekly Monday press conference, Pat Narduzzi voiced his typical “game-by-game” mantra while also elaborating on what makes Georgia Tech a formidable foe despite its record.
Redshirt sophomore Todd Sibley Jr. (23) stiff-arms Miami sophomore safety Amari Carter (05) to fight for extra yards before being shoved out of bounds.

Football Takeaways: Panthers suffer self-inflicted setback to Miami

By Trent Leonard and Stephen Thompson • October 27, 2019
The past week surrounding Pitt football had been filled with hope and optimism. Talk of New Year’s Six bowls and double-digit wins filled the thoughts, Twitter posts and column inches of spectators and fans. But ominous clouds on Saturday foreshadowed the foggy future that now remains for Pitt following its deflating 16-12 loss to Miami this weekend.
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