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The Pitt News

Pitt running back Darrin Hall propelled the Panthers to a 24-17 victory over the Duke Blue Devils. (Photo by Anna Bongardino / Assistant Visual Editor)

Panthers outrun Blue Devils, 24-17, for their first ACC win

By David Leftwich | Senior Staff Writer October 21, 2017

With more than 250 yards on the ground and three touchdowns, junior running back Darrin Hall carried the Panthers football team to a 24-17 win at Duke — Pitt’s first ACC win of the season. Both...

Quadree Henderson rushed for 73 yards during Pitt’s 56-14 victory against Duke last year. (Photo by Jordan Mondell | Contributing Editor)

Prediction: Blue Devils’ defense too much for Panthers

By Trent Leonard | Staff Writer October 19, 2017

In the Panthers’ upcoming football game against Duke, both teams will be battling fiercely to bring back a sense of pride. Pitt (2-5 overall, 0-3 ACC) will try to reestablish confidence in the coaching...

NC State football moved into the top three of this week’s TPN power rankings after its 27-24 win against Pitt. (Photo by Anna Bongardino | Assistant Visual Editor)

The Pitt News ACC power rankings, week seven results

By TPN Sports Desk October 18, 2017

The behemoth that is Clemson football was knocked from its pedestal after a fourth-quarter field goal secured the 27-24 win for Syracuse. That wasn’t the only change in rankings this week, though....

The University of Pittsburgh Football Team was undefeated during their 1917 season. (Photo via ULS Archives)

That was then, this is now: Pitt football undefeated 100 years ago

By Colin Martin | For The Pitt News October 17, 2017

The year was 1917 — neither the Cathedral of Learning nor the Pittsburgh Steelers existed, and the Pittsburgh Pirates had finished last in the MLB standings with a 51-103 record. This was also the...

Head coach Pat Narduzzi paces the sidelines during Pitt’s 35-17 loss to NC State Saturday. (Photo by Anna Bongardino | Assistant Visual Editor)

Press conference: Narduzzi confident in QB choices

By Abbot Zuk | Staff Writer October 16, 2017

Following another underwhelming performance at home against a top 25 football team, Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi was adamant Monday that things don’t always go according to plan. Narduzzi pulled redshirt...

First-year quarterback Kenny Pickett completed five of 13 passes in Pitt’s 35-17 loss to NC State. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Senior Staff Photographer)

Narduzzi’s quarterback shuffle costs Panthers

By Adin Link | For The Pitt News October 15, 2017

This season’s Panther football team has certainly not been afraid to make unconventional choices in their game plan, especially when it comes to the quarterback position. Pat Narduzzi has used two...

Pitt running back Darrin Hall is brought down by NC State during Pitt's 35-17 loss Saturday. (Photo by Anna Bongardino | Assistant Visual Editor)

Wolfpack devours Panthers, 35-17

Homecoming weekend will not see any victory lights as the Pitt football team fell to No. 20 NC State at Heinz Field Saturday. Outfitted in retro royal blue and maize, the Panthers kept up with their...

Jordan Whitehead rushed for 73 yards and made one touchdown in the Syracuse game Saturday, Oct. 7. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Senior Staff Photographer)

Prediction: NC State Wolfpack to win

By Alex Lehmbeck, For The Pitt News October 12, 2017

When the Panthers host No. 20 North Carolina State for Pitt’s homecoming game Saturday, the odds are certainly against Pitt to come out with a win. A three-point loss to Syracuse brought the Panthers’...

Miami running back Mark Walton (1) runs for yardage in the fourth quarter against Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Fla., on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Miami won, 24-20. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald/TNS)

The Pitt News ACC power rankings, week six results

By TPN Sports Desk October 12, 2017

With college football reaching its midway point, some teams are holding strong while others are scrapping for any chance at a bowl game. Clemson and Miami remain the sole undefeated giants, while teams...

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