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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

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...

James Conner (24) is now the ACCs all-time leader in touchdowns after Saturdays 56-14 game against Duke. John Hamilton | Senior Staff Photographer

Pitt football decimates Duke in highest scoring game of season, 56-14

By Dan Sostek | Senior Staff Writer November 19, 2016

The last time the Pitt football team broke out its retro uniforms, the Panthers needed every page in their playbook to pull out a win, as a last-second stop sealed the game against Georgia Tech in early...

Pitt quarterback Nathan Peterman is coming off a career-best performance in the Panthers 43-42 win over Clemson. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

PREDICTION: Panthers to ride momentum to big win over Duke

By Dan Sostek | Senior Staff Writer November 18, 2016

Coming off the biggest win of his head coaching career against Clemson, Pat Narduzzi needs his high-flying Pitt Panthers to refocus. Pitt, already bowl eligible, is now looking to boost its resumé...

Pitts James Conner (24) is the winner of the 2016 Capital One Orange Bowl-FWAA Courage Award. | Courtesy Pitt Athletics

Pitt football players continue to reap rewards

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor November 16, 2016

As the old saying goes, to the victor goes the spoils. After one of the biggest victories in program history, the Pitt football team is still reaping the benefits. Panthers quarterback Nathan Peterman,...

Linebacker Saleem Brightwell (39) made a game-saving interception and 70-yard return in the fourth quarter of Pitts 43-42 win against the No. 2 Clemson Tigers. Clemson wide receiver Mike Williams (7) made a touchdown-saving tackle. Courtesy Pete Madia / Pitt Athletics

Team effort pays off for Pitt football against Clemson

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor November 14, 2016

After back-to-back losses, the unranked Pitt football team was an unlikely match for the No. 2 Clemson Tigers this weekend. But in a shocking upset thanks in large part to kicker Chris Blewitt in the final...

Chris Blewitts final field goal secured Pitts victory against No. 2 Clemson on Saturday.  Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Chris Nailedit: Panthers upend No. 2 Clemson, 43-42

By Dan Sostek | Senior Staff Writer November 12, 2016

Pat Narduzzi has his signature win. Thanks to a game-winning 48-yard field goal with six seconds left by kicker Chris Blewitt, the Pitt football team pulled off perhaps the biggest upset of the college...

Clemson QB Deshaun Watson (4) is a returning Heisman Trophy finalist and first-team All-American. (TNS)

Prediction: Clemson QB Watson to throttle Panthers defense

By Dan Sostek | Senior Staff Writer November 10, 2016

The Pitt football team’s chances of victory Saturday are slim going against the undefeated No. 3 Clemson Tigers. But Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi reminded reporters Wednesday at his weekly media teleconference,...

Pitt DT Jeremiah Taleni (94) is a candidate to start for the Panthers against Clemson on Saturday. Theo Schwarz | Senior Staff Photographer

Injuries on Pitt’s D-Line force new faces into key roles

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor November 10, 2016

The Pitt football team’s much-maligned defense has given up its fair share of devastating plays this year. The Panthers’ defense has struggled all season to come up with stops in key situations....

Pitt head football coach Pat Narduzzi defended his decisions to punt the ball away late in the fourth quarter of Pitts loss vs. Miami on Saturday. Theo Schwarz | Senior Staff Photographer

Narduzzi defends conservative play calling vs. Miami

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor November 7, 2016

The Pitt football team and head coach Pat Narduzzi have taken a lot of flak for the way the defense has performed this season, especially when defending opponents’ passing games. Despite the criticism,...

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