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The Pitt News

Redshirt first-year quarterback Eli Holstein leads the Pitt band after Pitt football’s victory over Kent State on Saturday, Sept. 2nd at Acrisure Stadium.

Takeaways from Pitt football’s game against Kent State

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer September 2, 2024

Pitt football defeated Kent State 55-24 in its season opener at home. 44,616 people saw a quarterback succeed in his debut, two receivers almost meet their target share from 2023 and a star runningback...

Redshirt junior running back Derrick Davis Jr. (34) celebrates with teammates Moritz Schmoranzer (54), Gavin Bartholomew (86) and Jake Overman (87) after running in a touchdown in the second quarter of Pitt football’s game against Kent State on Saturday at Acrisure Stadium.

Photos: Pitt Football Trounces Kent State 55-24

By Kaylee Uribe, Jonathan Guo September 2, 2024

Pitt Football started its season off at home with a 55-25 victory over the Kent State Golden Flashes on Saturday, Aug. 31. The game saw many new faces for the Panthers, including offensive coordinator...

The Pitt Football team runs onto the field with Head Coach Pat Narduzzi.

Pitt football’s new faces lead the Panthers in dominant win over Kent State

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer August 31, 2024

Redshirt first-year quarterback Eli Holstein said after his collegiate debut that Pitt football’s new offensive coordinator Kade Bell, “takes the red zone personally.” Bell’s offense looked...

Sophomore running back Rodney Hammond Jr. (6) waves after Pitt football defeated Syracuse at Acrisure Stadium Saturday evening.

Rodney Hammond Jr. declared ineligible for 2024 season

By Brian Sherry, Managing Editor August 30, 2024

Pitt football senior running back Rodney Hammond Jr. has been declared ineligible to play in the 2024 season, according to a press release from the program on Friday. Hammond will remain apart of the team...

Redshirt junior running back Derrick Davis Jr. (34) runs on the field during Pitt football’s Blue-Gold Game on Saturday, April 13 at Acrisure Stadium.

Pitt football kicks off 2024-2025 against Kent State

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer August 29, 2024

Every year fans are gifted a few signs that football is right around the corner. The temperature starts to drop, the sun tucks in for the night earlier than it once did and Pitt football head coach Pat...

Pitt football players practice defensive tactics at summer training camp at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex.

Pitt football prepares for season with a new style, new roster and, hopefully, a new record

By Conor Hutchison, James Carter August 29, 2024

With Pitt football’s season opener against Kent State less than a week away, head coach Pat Narduzzi wants to ensure that his Panthers are grounded in preparing for the season ahead. Kent State was...

Junior Quarterback Nate Yarnell (19) is a player to watch during the 2024 Football Season.

Column | What to make of Pitt football quarterback situation

By Brian Sherry, Managing Editor August 27, 2024

The date Nov. 24, 2017, may ring a bell for some Pitt football fans. After a mediocre 4-7 campaign in 2017, Pitt entered its final game staring up at Goliath, as No. 2 Miami looked to cement itself in...

Pitt fans tailgating outside of Heinz Field on Saturday.

Pitt students share favorite spots and snacks for a game day tailgate

By Sara Meyer, Senior Staff Writer August 26, 2024

There are many aspects of the college football season that Pitt students look forward to — dressing up in royal blue and gold, the view of Pittsburgh from Acrisure Stadium, the victory lights that illuminate...

Junior Quarterback Nate Yarnell (19) is a player to watch during the 2024 Football Season.

Pitt football players ready to take on the gridiron this fall

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer August 22, 2024

As the summer winds down, Oakland awaits the arrival of students, faculty and the hustle and bustle of the school year to campus. With that comes the highly anticipated beginning of the Pitt football season....

The Pitt Football team runs onto the field with Head Coach Pat Narduzzi.

New season of Pitt football brings new looks, opponents and opportunities

By Conor Hutchison, Staff Writer August 21, 2024

Pitt football finished a disappointing 2023 season with a 3-9 record with wins against Wofford, No. 14 Louisville and Boston College. Three wins is the lowest total for the Panthers since 1998. Heading...

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