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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

The Pitt Panthers will play the Northwestern Wildcats in the 2016 Pinstripe Bowl. TNS

Pitt football to play in Pinstripe Bowl on Dec. 28

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor December 5, 2016

For the first time in 54 years, the Pitt football team will be playing in the home of the most successful franchise in American pro sports — the New York Yankees. The Panthers will take on the Northwestern...

Pitt fans reaching out during the singing of Sweet Caroline after the third quarter in Pitts 56-14 win against Duke. John Hamilton | Senior Staff Photographer

Field Notes: A first-time football fan experience

By Ellen Kruczek | For The Pitt News December 1, 2016

The pounding of gloved hands on Heinz Field’s bright yellow seats echoed through the stadium. “Make Some Noise,” the voice from the jumbotron screen commanded. The 35,435 fans in attendance screeched,...

Quadree Henderson (10) earned first-team All-ACC honors as a kick returner and honorable mention as a wide receiver for the 2016-17 season. John Hamilton | Senior Staff Photographer

Nine Panthers named to ACSMA All-ACC football teams

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor November 29, 2016

Nine players on the Pitt football team received All-ACC recognition Monday from the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association. Four Panthers earned first-team All-ACC honors: redshirt junior running back...

Pitt RB James Conner (24) hugs QB Nathan Peterman (4) after Petermans 13-yard touchdown run late in the first half. Steve Rotstein | Contributing Editor

A game that encompassed an entire season

By Brady Langmann | Contributing Editor November 27, 2016

If you were to combine every story of Pitt football’s season so far — James Conner’s return to stardom, Quadree Henderson’s emergence as a do-it-all scoring threat, the leaky pass defense, an inability...

James Conner (24) celebrates a late touchdown reception by teammate Jester Weah (85). Steve Rotstein | Contributing Editor

GALLERY: Pitt vs Syracuse Football

By Steve Rotstein | Contributing Editor November 27, 2016

  Quadree Henderson (10) leads the NCAA with four combined kick and punt return touchdowns on the season. Steve Rotstein | Contributing Editor

Pitt ranked No. 24

Ranked: Pitt football now No. 24 in Week 14 AP poll

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor November 27, 2016

After toiling just outside the top 25 for most of the season, the Pitt football team is now ranked, coming in at No. 24 in the Associated Press Top 25 on Sunday. The ranking is Pitt’s highest mark...

Pitt RB James Conner tallied 160 total yards and three touchdowns in Pitts 76-61 win over Syracuse. Steve Rotstein | Contributing Editor

Pitt finishes regular season with record-setting 76-61 win vs. Syracuse

By Ryan Zimba | Staff Writer November 26, 2016

The Pitt football team’s high-powered offense and lackluster defense combined to create history at Heinz Field on Saturday. In the highest-scoring game in major college football history, the Panthers...

Quadree Henderson (10) earned first-team All-ACC honors as a kick returner and honorable mention as a wide receiver for the 2016-17 season. John Hamilton | Senior Staff Photographer

PREDICTION: Panthers to pull out another close win vs. Cuse

By Steve Rotstsein | Sports Editor November 25, 2016

Two familiar foes riding opposite waves of momentum will collide at Heinz Field on Saturday afternoon in the Pitt football team's regular season finale. The Panthers (7-4 overall, 4-3 ACC) will host...

Pitt running back James Conner tallied 160 total yards and three touchdowns in Pitts 76-61 win over Syracuse. Jordan Mondell | Asst. Visual Editor

James Conner receives Disney Sports Spirit Award

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor November 22, 2016

Disney Sports recognized Pitt running back James Conner for his remarkable comeback season by naming him the recipient of the 2016 Disney Sports Spirit Award Monday afternoon. The award — which Disney...

Matt Galambos (47) and Jeremiah Taleni (94) celebrate Pitts 56-14 victory against Duke.| John Hamilton, Senior Staff Photographer

Pitt football improves passing defense against Duke

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor November 21, 2016

It’s no secret that the Pitt football team has been explosive on offense this season. The Panthers’ 56-14 win Saturday over Duke gave them a program-record 432 points scored in only the team’s 11th...

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