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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
With three sacks, Pitt’s front seven put up the most tackles behind the line on Duke quarterback Quentin Harris for the season during Saturday’s 33-30 victory over the Blue Devils.

Football Takeaways: Ford, defense shine again

By Jack Clay, Staff Writer • October 7, 2019
Paris Ford led another quality performance from Pitt's defense, but the offense must find more consistency if the Panthers want to run the table.
Quarterback Kenny Pickett threw the ball 34 times in just the first half at Duke on Saturday.

Pitt football’s “Cardiac Cats” steal a win at Duke

By Michael Elesimogun, Staff Writer • October 6, 2019
After building a 26-3 lead early in the third quarter, it looked like the Panthers (4-2, 1-1 ACC) were going to cruise over the Duke Blue Devils (3-2, 1-1 ACC) for their first ACC win of the season.
Sophomore tackle Jaylen Twyman (97) leads the Panthers with six sacks on the season.

Prediction: Pitt, Kessman to pull through against Duke

By Elliott Borawski, Staff Writer • October 3, 2019
In this week’s football game against Duke, a game-winning kick could be the difference as the Panthers barely survive going into their bye week.
Redshirt sophomore Todd Sibley Jr. put up 106 yards rushing against Delaware on Saturday, making him the first Pitt halfback to break the century mark on a game this season.

Pitt football needs to regroup, refine before Duke

By Elliot Borawski, Staff Writer • September 29, 2019
Pitt football suffered — if that’s even possible — a disappointing win on Saturday afternoon against Delaware. And as the ACC schedule looms, the Panthers have to clean up the mistakes in order to avoid a letdown against Duke.
V'Lique Carter catches a touchdown pass to put Pitt up 7-0.

Short-handed Panthers narrowly escape over Delaware, 17-14

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • September 28, 2019
Though the Panthers’ defense came through with another dominating performance, penalties and turnovers nearly led to a shocking Pitt loss. In the end, the Panthers narrowly escaped with a 17-14 victory.
Kenny Pickett threw for 361 yards and three touchdowns in Pitt's bowl victory over Eastern Michigan.

Prediction: Panthers to feast on Blue Hens

By Michael Elesinmogun, Staff Writer • September 25, 2019
In their final non-conference game this season, Pitt football gets the opportunity to catch its breath with an FCS Delaware opponent before getting into the true test of conference play.
Coach Pat Narduzzi’s Panthers will play against the University of Delaware’s Fightin Blue Hens on Saturday.

Narduzzi presser: With the Blue Hens, it’s personal

By Ben Bobeck, Senior Staff Writer • September 24, 2019
Pat Narduzzi remembers nearly everything about losing the Division II National Championship to Delaware as a 13-year-old ball boy for his father’s YSU team.
Senior receiver Maurice Ffrench makes his way into the end zone for Pitt’s second touchdown against UCF.

Pickett, Panthers prepare for Blue Hens after upsetting UCF

By John Riskis, Staff Writer • September 22, 2019
Pitt football shocked the college football world by toppling No. 15 Central Florida at Heinz Field on Saturday night in a thrilling 35-34 win, but some questions still remain as the Panthers prepare to welcome Delaware this Saturday.
Senior receiver Maurice Ffrench makes his way into the end zone for Pitt’s second touchdown against UCF.

Pitt Special: Trickery lifts Pitt over No. 15 UCF, 35-34

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • September 21, 2019
Against UCF on Saturday, head coach Pat Narduzzi and offensive coordinator Mark Whipple avenged last week’s heartbreaking loss by dialing up a bold play when Pitt needed it most.when Pitt needed it most.
Junior quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) is tackled for a loss right outside of the Penn State goal line.

Film Study: Reliving Pitt’s goal-line collapse

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • September 19, 2019
It’s now been six days since Pitt football lost in heartbreaking fashion to Penn State, so let's break down exactly what went wrong on the goal line.
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