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
Sophomore wide receiver V’Lique Carter (19) pushes for yardage against Virgina at the season opener on Aug. 31.

Pitt football to rebound against Ohio

By Michael Elesinmogun, Staff Writer • September 5, 2019
After a disappointing loss in the season opener against Virginia, Pitt football hopes to bounce back when it welcomes the Ohio Bobcats.
Offensive coordinator Mark Whipple joined the team this season.

Agree to disagree: Pitt football overreactions

By Sam Krimins and Sean Tierney • September 5, 2019
Should Kenny Pickett be benched? Should Pat Narduzzi be fired? We address these and more Pitt football overreactions in this column.
Defensive Lineman Keyshon Camp (10) pumps up his teammates as the rivalry against PSU heats up. (Photo by Wenhao Wu | Assistant Visual Editor)

Keyshon Camp to undergo season-ending surgery

By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor • September 4, 2019
Pitt head football coach Pat Narduzzi announced on Wednesday afternoon that junior defensive tackle Keyshon Camp will undergo season-ending surgery on a knee injury suffered in last Saturday’s season opener vs. Virginia. 
Junior quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) rolls out to his right before throwing his second interception while being chased down by junior Virginia outside linebacker Charles Snowden (11).

Takeaways from Pitt football’s opening loss

By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer • September 2, 2019
Under the helm of new offensive coordinator Mark Whipple, the Panthers utilized a pass-heavy attack as the backfield took a backseat.

Missed opportunities doom Pitt in 30-14 loss to Virginia

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • August 31, 2019
Pitt simply didn’t make the right plays at the right times, falling 30-14 to Virginia in Saturday night’s home opener at Heinz Field.
Coach Narduzzi announced redshirt freshman running back Mychale Salahuddin’s transfer from Pitt on Thursday.

Salahuddin to transfer from Pitt

By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor • August 29, 2019
Panther’s football head coach Pat Narduzzi announced on Thursday that redshirt freshman running back Mychale Salahuddin has entered the NCAA transfer portal. 
Junior Damarri Mathis (21) is listed as a co-starter cornerback alongside junior Jason Pinnock.

Pitt football releases initial depth chart

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • August 26, 2019
Pitt football released its first official depth chart Monday afternoon — and though it didn’t unveil any shocking revelations, some of its inclusions and absences are noteworthy.
Miami Hurricanes defensive back Trajan Bandy wears the team’s iconic turnover chain.

Coastal Power Rankings: Miami to dethrone Pitt as champs

By Tyler Moran, Staff Writer • August 26, 2019
After stealing the ACC Coastal crown in 2018, the Panthers will be hard-pressed to finish above any of the division’s top three teams this season.
Redshirt junior defensive lineman Rashad Weaver, 17, tore his ACL in training camp this summer. He will be sitting out this season.

What you missed in a summer of Pitt sports

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • August 25, 2019
From snagging heralded recruits to hiring new coaches and seeing former players get drafted, Pitt athletics saw several crucial developments take place over the summer.
Pitt’s backfield will likely be led by junior halfback AJ Davis (21).

Pitt Football faces uphill battle to defend Coastal title

By Trent Leonard, Senior Staff Writer • August 22, 2019
The Panthers outperformed expectations last season. This season, pundits are overlooking them once again.
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