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
Narduzzi doesn’t regret his decision to kick instead of trying to tie the score in the final quarter vs. Penn State.

Prediction: Knights to vanquish Pitt at Heinz

By John Riskis, For the Pitt News • September 18, 2019
Pitt football will face an uphill battle to rebound from its loss at Penn State, hosting a UCF team that has won 27 consecutive regular season games.
Head coach Pat Narduzzi after Saturday’s 17-10 loss to Penn State.

Narduzzi presser: Looking past Penn State to UCF

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • September 16, 2019
As much as Pitt head football coach Pat Narduzzi would’ve liked to look ahead to Saturday’s game against Central Florida, he knew he’d have to answer questions about his late-game decision-making in last Saturday’s loss at Penn State.
Defensive lineman Jaylen Twyman (97) posted a career-high six tackles and added 1.5 sacks, bringing his team leading total for the season to 4.5.

Football Takeaways: Twyman and the defense prove true to hype, while the offense continues to disappoint

By Ben Bobeck, Staff Writer • September 15, 2019
So close and yet so far — Pitt football was within a yard of closing its rivalry with Penn State out with a colossal upset Saturday at Beaver Stadium, but came up short in a 17-10 loss.
Junior running back AJ Davis is tackled in the backfield.

Goal-line debacle costs Pitt in 17-10 loss at PSU

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • September 14, 2019
The Panthers lost 17-10 in their 100th — and possibly last — game against Penn State at Beaver Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
After getting shut out in the first quarter, Pitt turned in an exceptional second quarter to go into halftime 10-10 against Penn State at Beaver Stadium.

Halftime Update: Pitt and Penn State draw even at 10

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • September 14, 2019
It was a tale of two quarters for Pitt football in the first half of its 100th and possibly final matchup at in-state rival Penn State.
Junior wide receiver Maurice Ffrench (2) celebrates after receiving a 32 yard pass.

Keystone Classic Preview: Who prevails in the centennial game?

By Tyler Moran, Staff Writer • September 12, 2019
Pitt and Penn State will play in the 100th — and possibly final — football game between the two storied rivals. Will the Panthers even the series?
Head coach Narduzzi enters Heinz Field before Saturday’s matchup with Ohio University.

Narduzzi press conference: Week 3

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • September 10, 2019
Pat Narduzzi delivered what will likely be some of the only team comments until game day during his usual Monday morning press conference.
Sophomore Vincent Davis rushed for 247 yards on Thursday at Georgia Tech

Takeaways from Pitt football’s win over Ohio

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • September 8, 2019
Pitt’s win over Ohio saw some new team developments, including improved play from the tight end position and the emergence of a new presence in the backfield.
Maurice Ffrench blows by the Ohio defense on his way to a 74-yard touchdown.

Ffrench connection leads Pitt football over Ohio, 20-10

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • September 7, 2019
Senior wideout Maurice Ffrench was crucial in Pitt's win over Ohio, setting new career highs with 10 receptions for 138 yards.
Pitt and Penn State football have had a messy and complicated on and off relationship. The last time Pitt won against Penn State was in 2016, when Pitt won with a last-minute interception and a final score of 42-39.

A requiem for the Pitt-Penn State game

By Dominic Campbell, Senior Staff Writer • September 5, 2019
The Penn State game on Sept. 14 at Beaver Stadium will bring an end — for now — to the on-and-off historic rivalry between the Pitt Panthers and Penn State Nittany Lions.
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