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 Kenny Pickett will enter this season as starting quarterback at Saturday’s opener against Albany.

Prediction: Panthers to muzzle Great Danes in season opener

By Dominic Campbell, Staff Writer • August 29, 2018
The Pitt football season kicks off this Saturday afternoon at Heinz Field as the Panthers face off against the Albany Great Danes.
Clemson quarterback Kelly Bryant (2) sets up to pass against Miami Hurricanes in the ACC Championship Game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, on December 2, 2017. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald/TNS)

ACC Football Predictions: Clemson dominant once again, while Panthers can contend in Coastal

By Cale Berger, Staff Writer • August 28, 2018
You've heard a lot about Pitt football — now find out what the Panthers' ACC competition looks like.
Panther Pitt fans cheer for the team at a home game against UNC in November 2017. (TPN file photo)

Experienced roster bodes well for Pitt football

By Trent Leonard, Senior Staff Writer • August 20, 2018
Despite an unsuccessful season last year, the Panthers are ready to turn things around with an experienced group of returning players, including 18 seniors.
Head football coach Pat Narduzzi announced tight end Charles Reeves' dismissal on Friday. (Photo by Kyleen Considine / Senior Staff Photographer)

Tight end Charles Reeves dismissed

By Joanna Li, Senior Staff Writer • July 13, 2018
Reeves was dismissed without specific reason from the University, which cited "disciplinary actions."
Pitt football will be taking on Syracuse in the Sun Bowl on Dec. 31. (TPN file photo)

Pitt Football gains 11 recruits

By Joanna Li | Senior Staff Writer • June 20, 2018

Entering June with zero commitments from the 2019 recruiting class, Pitt’s football team found itself stuck with a late start to its recruiting trail. But despite the slow start, the pace suddenly changed...

Avonte Maddox was taken by the Philadelphia Eagles 125th overall in the fourth round. He served as a team captain during his senior year at Pitt and was awarded the University’s Panther Award, for best promoting Pitt Athletics through outstanding athletic achievement. (The Pitt News File Photo)

Panther pride: O’Neill, Whitehead and Maddox’s journeys to the NFL

By Trent Leonard | Senior Staff Writer • May 30, 2018

Pitt’s 2018 NFL Draft selections — offensive lineman Brian O’Neill, safety Jordan Whitehead and cornerback Avonte Maddox — all share common skills that made them appealing to professional teams...

Wide receiver Quadree Henderson will join former teammate James Conner at Heinz Stadium this fall, after being selected in a post-draft free agency deal. (Photo by Anna Bongardino | Visual Editor)

7 Pitt players find NFL homes in free agent deals

By Hannah Schneider, Joanna Li, and Trent Leonard • April 29, 2018

Only three Panthers were selected in this year’s NFL draft, starting in round 2 with Brian O’Neill. After the Vikings picked O'Neill, Tampa Bay chose Jordan Whitehead in the fourth round. The Philadelphia...

Pitt cornerback Avonte Maddox gets drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles. (TPN file photo)

Philadelphia Eagles snag Avonte Maddox in 4th round of NFL Draft

By Trent Leonard | Senior Staff Writer • April 28, 2018

Just eight spots after fellow Pitt defensive back Jordan Whitehead was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Avonte Maddox joined the NFL ranks when the Philadelphia Eagles snagged him in the fourth...

Safety Jordan Whitehead gets drafted by Tampa Bay Buccaneers after being selected 117th in the overall draft. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Assistant Visual Editor)

Tampa Bay selects Jordan Whitehead with the 117th overall pick in the NFL Draft

By Trent Leonard | Senior Staff Writer • April 28, 2018

Pitt football had its second player taken off the board— after offensive lineman Brian O’Neill— when the Tampa Bay Buccaneers selected safety Jordan Whitehead in the fourth round with the 117th overall...

Offensive lineman Brian O'Neill will play with the Minnesota Vikings after being selected 62nd in the NFL draft. (TPN File Photo)

Minnesota Vikings pick Brian O’Neill 62nd overall in NFL Draft

By Trent Leonard | Senior Staff Writer • April 27, 2018

It took nearly two rounds, but the Pitt football team finally saw some recognition in the NFL Draft Friday night when the Minnesota Vikings selected offensive lineman Brian O’Neill with the 62nd overall...

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