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The Pitt News

James Conners 130 total yards werent enough for Pitt in a 37-36 loss at North Carolina (pictured vs. Penn State 9/10).  John Hamilton | Staff Photographer

Pitt falls in 37-36 thriller at North Carolina

By Dan Sostek | Senior Staff Writer September 24, 2016

North Carolina senior wideout Ryan Switzer might be done terrorizing the Pitt secondary, but on Saturday, he made his final go-around count. Thanks in large part to Switzer’s 16 catches for 208 yards...

UNC WR Ryan Switzer (3) torched the Panthers for the fourth year in a row. Jeffrey A. Camarati | Courtesy of UNC Athletics.

Prediction: Switzer to give Pitt fits one more time

By Dan Sostek | Senior Staff Writer September 22, 2016

Opening up conference play against a reigning division champion is less than ideal, especially after a heartbreaking road loss. But Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi is embracing the challenge heading into...

Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi knows his defense will have to be ready to stop both the run and the pass against UNC. Matt Hawley | Staff Photographer

Pat Narduzzi prepares defense for balanced UNC offensive attack

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor September 22, 2016

Nobody expected the Pitt football team to have trouble dispatching Villanova in its season opener, which the Panthers won, 28-7. But everybody knew the three-week stretch that followed –– against...

UNC WR Ryan Switzer (3) torched the Panthers for the fourth year in a row. Jeffrey A. Camarati | Courtesy of UNC Athletics.

Friends James Conner and Ryan Switzer ready to compete again Saturday

By Stephen Caruso | Senior Staff Writer September 22, 2016

Ryan Switzer’s North Carolina Tar Heels had just wrapped up a perfect 8-0 season in conference play and were 24 hours away from taking on the Clemson Tigers in the ACC Championship game on Dec. 5, 2015. But...

Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Narduzzi moves past Oklahoma State for UNC

By Dan Sostek | Senior Staff Writer September 20, 2016

With a showdown looming against the reigning ACC Coastal Division champion North Carolina Tar Heels, the Pitt football team has no time to linger on past mistakes. Coming off a disappointing 45-38 loss...

Ejuan Price causes Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley to fumble earlier in the season. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Ejuan Price named ACC defensive lineman of the week

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor September 20, 2016

Pitt redshirt senior defensive end Ejuan Price was recognized as the ACC defensive lineman of the week for the third time in his career Monday, this time for his efforts against the Oklahoma State Cowboys...

Oklahoma State defeated Pitt on Saturday in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Courtesy of Pitt Athletics.

Passing offense falters late against Oklahoma State

Pitt’s passing offense could not keep up with Oklahoma State Saturday, due in part to redshirt senior Dontez Ford sitting out the game because of a reported broken collarbone. Playing without the...

Pitt gave Oklahoma State a fight but came up just short on Saturday in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer.

Pitt falls to Oklahoma State, 45-38, in weather-delayed shootout in Stillwater

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor September 17, 2016

Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi was right to be worried about Oklahoma State wide receiver James Washington during the week leading up to Saturday’s game. “They’ve got this James Washington, No....

Linebacker Mike Caprara celebrates a safety against Virginia.  Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Pitt LB Mike Caprara named to 2016 AFCA Good Works Team

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor September 15, 2016

Pitt senior linebacker Mike Caprara is off to a fast start to his 2016 season, playing a big role in each of Pitt’s first two wins with 1.5 sacks against Villanova and two fumble recoveries against Penn...

Tyler Palko guided the Pitt Panthers to the Big East Championship in 2004. Courtesy of Pitt Athletics.

Q&A with Tyler Palko: From field general to leader in the business field

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor September 15, 2016

You may know Tyler Palko as the local star who forever etched his name into western Pennsylvania football lore during his time as a fiery southpaw quarterback. Palko –– a three-time Pittsburgh Post-Gazette...

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