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The Pitt News

Column | Experience of an away fan for an upset-win rivalry game

Column | Experience of an away fan for an upset-win rivalry game

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor September 8, 2024

It was around 8:30 a.m. when I awoke to the gorgeous environment of a fraternity house in Cincinnati, Ohio. After a four-hour drive the night before, I was a bit groggy, but nevertheless excited, as I...

Pitt football prepares to enter the field with head coach Pat Narduzzi.

Pitt football takeaways | Reid is real, Holstein showed resilience and more

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer September 8, 2024

Pitt football is known for producing stars at several key positions, but over a century plus of football, the running back position is consistently a highlight for the Panthers. With running backs like...

Pittsburgh Steelers fullback Derek Watt, right, celebrates with his brother T.J. Watt after scoring during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023.

Pittsburgh fans switch blue for black as NFL and Steelers kickoff new season

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer September 8, 2024

On fall Saturdays in Pittsburgh, people don their blue and gold and either turn on their TV or make their way down to Acrisure Stadium to watch the Panthers take to the field for a college football matchup.  Sundays...

Redshirt first-year quarterback Eli Holstein leads the Pitt band after Pitt football’s victory over Kent State on Saturday, Sept. 2nd at Acrisure Stadium.

Pitt completes comeback against Cincinnati, wins River City Rivalry

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer September 7, 2024

In last year’s River City Rivalry, Cincinnati earned a big first-half lead but let Pitt claw back in the second half.  But the Bearcats held off the Panthers and left Pittsburgh with the win. This season’s...

First-year middle blocker Ryla Jones (9) smiles during Pitt volleyball’s game against Buffalo on Tuesday at Fitzgerald Field House.

Ryla Jones: ‘She doesn’t quit’

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor September 5, 2024

Playing the middle blocker position means you are in the opponent's face all game, matched up, trying to out-power, out-smart and out-duel the other team. It’s not a position for the weak. It’s not...

Pitt Panthers celebrate after scoring a goal during a match at the Petersen Sports Complex.

There is no real need to worry about Pitt men’s soccer

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer September 5, 2024

There is no real need to worry about Pitt men’s soccer.  After receiving no votes in the preseason poll by United Soccer Coaches, Pitt men’s soccer received a large jump in the rankings, landing...

Pitt football players celebrate a touchdown at the game against Kent State on Saturday, Aug. 31.

In an early test for Holstein and the new-look Panthers, Pitt travels to Cincinnati for the “River City Rivalry”

By James Carter, Staff Writer September 5, 2024

After a strong opening to the season, the Panthers will travel to Cincinnati to take on the Bearcats in another edition of the “River City Rivalry.” Last year, the Bearcats marched into Pittsburgh...

Senior setter Rachel Fairbanks (10) sets the ball during Pitt volleyball’s game against Buffalo on Tuesday at Fitzgerald Field House.

Photos: Pitt Volleyball sweeps Buffalo

By Amber Farabaugh, Staff Photographer September 3, 2024

Pitt volleyball won their third straight home opener with a 3-0 (25-13, 25-10, 25-15) sweep of Buffalo.

Pitt Women’s Cross Country starts the Panther Open in Schenley Park on Friday.

‘It’s my second home’: Pitt cross-country hosts Panther Opener

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer September 3, 2024

Pitt cross-country had their first — and final — home meet of the season. The Panthers swept this first and final home meet of the season and hope to replicate the impressive performance they had in...

Green Bay Packers' Jordan Love warms up before a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 24, in Green Bay, Wis.

The Pitt News Sports NFL 2024 season take four

By The Pitt News Staff September 3, 2024

The 2024 NFL season is almost upon us, and the Pitt News Sports desk believes it’s a great opportunity to share its hottest takes on the upcoming season.  Jordan Love is my sneaky favorite for 2024-2025...

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