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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The Pitt News

Pitt defensive back David Sumner smashes into a Penn State ball carrier in the 1992 game. Pitt News file photo.

LIVE: Pitt v. Penn State, Return of the Rivalry

By The Pitt News Staff September 9, 2016

Welcome to The Pitt News' hub for all things Pitt-Penn State related on game day. Follow this page and our social media for live coverage of the game as it's happening, including reports and photos from...

Although he isn’t allowing media access to the players, Pat Narduzzi spoke about the upcoming Pitt-Penn State at a teleconference Wednesday. Matt Hawley / Staff Photographer.

Pitt football season preview: More of the same

By Steve Rotstein / Sports Editor September 9, 2016

Pitt opened its football season with a 28-7 win against the Villanova Wildcats, handily dispatching the notoriously scrappy Football Championship Subdivision –– formerly I-AA –– opponent. Although...

The Panthers and Nittany Lions will face off on Saturday at the Pitt-PSU game at Heinz Field. Courtesy of University Library System.

Longtime Pitt fans reflect on glory days

By Stephen Caruso / Senior Staff Writer September 9, 2016

For the first time in 16 years, Pitt students will rise Saturday morning for a date with the Nittany Lions. It’s something no current Pitt student has done, but alums throughout the past century ––...

Walt Harris led the Panthers as head coach from 1997 to 2005. Courtesy of Pitt Athletics.

The last Pitt coach to beat PSU: Q&A with Walt Harris

By Dan Sostek / Senior Staff Writer September 9, 2016

Until Pitt’s Chris Blewitt or Penn State’s Joey Julius kicks the ball off Saturday, the last Pitt head coach to take on the Nittany Lions is none other than Walt Harris, who headed the program from...

Fans won’t be allowed to walk into the gravel lot to tailgate before the Pitt-Penn State game this weekend. Jeff Ahearn / Senior Staff Photographer.

Pitt-Penn State traffic update

The Panthers’ showdown against Penn State on Saturday is expected to have a record-breaking number of people in attendance, so here are a few traffic and celebration considerations to keep in mind before...

Bringing up Jerry Sandusky in the renewal of the Pitt-Penn State rivalry will do Pitt fans no good. TNS

Sandusky saga has no place in Pitt-Penn State rivalry

By Dan Sostek / Senior Staff Writer September 9, 2016

‘Ped State!’ ‘Joe Knew!’ “Hilarious. I’ve got to get that on a T-shirt. Or a sign. Or something.” This is the unhinged thought process that select members of the Pitt fan base will...

Pitt defensive back David Sumner smashes into a Penn State ball carrier in the 1992 game. Pitt News file photo.

Pitt-Penn State expected to set Pittsburgh sporting event attendance record

By Steve Rotstein / Sports Editor September 7, 2016

Saturday’s game at Heinz Field between the Pitt Panthers and the Penn State Nittany Lions is set to be the all-time most attended sporting event in the city of Pittsburgh, according to Pitt Athletic...

Although he isn’t allowing media access to the players, Pat Narduzzi spoke about the upcoming Pitt-Penn State at a teleconference Wednesday. Matt Hawley / Staff Photographer.

Pitt-Penn State matchup brings familiar foes back together

By Steve Rotstein / Sports Editor September 7, 2016

Pitt head football coach Pat Narduzzi isn’t letting the media observe practice or speak to players this week, but he did have some things to say about the upcoming game against Penn State during his...

Joe Paterno leading the Nittany Lions as their Head Coach from 1966-2011. (TNS)

Storied past of Pitt vs. Penn State

By Steve Rotstein / Sports Editor September 6, 2016

This Saturday at Heinz Field, the Pitt Panthers and Penn State Nittany Lions will renew one of college football’s most storied rivalries after a 16-year hiatus. The in-state battle for supremacy between...

Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) scores a touchdown as he leaps over Denver Broncos linebacker Danny Trevathan (59) in Super Bowl 50. (TNS)

NFL season preview: Steelers to send Green Bay packing in Super Bowl LI

By Steve Rotstein / Sports Editor September 6, 2016

When the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers square off on Thursday night, it will be exactly seven months since the Broncos defeated the Panthers in Super Bowl 50, 24-10. The Super Bowl rematch to...

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