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Point | A 12-team College Football Playoff opens the door for more exciting opportunities

By Alexander Ganias, Staff Writer • September 27, 2022

In a point-counterpoint series, staff writer Alexander Ganias argues that the College Football Playoff expansion to 12 teams will make the tournament more entertaining and is better for the sport as a whole.

Counterpoint | College football shouldn’t expand to a 12-team playoff

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer • September 27, 2022

Staff writer Jermaine Sykes argues that the College Football Playoff Committee doesn’t need to expand to a 12-team playoff because it will ultimately lead to “superconferences” that further conference bias.

Column | Fans shouldn’t pin Steelers’ offensive struggles on Canada and Trubisky

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer • September 26, 2022

The Steelers have scored just four touchdowns through three games in 2022. Senior staff writer Frankie Richetti argues that the Steelers’ offensive struggles goes beyond offensive coordinator Matt Canada and quarterback Mitch Trubisky.

Column | Pitt should retire Pickett’s number — just not right now

By Brian Sherry, Staff Writer • September 13, 2022

Pickett’s accomplishments put an arguably irrelevant Pitt football program back into the national spotlight for the first time in decades. With all the success Pickett had throughout his tenure at Pitt, it seems obvious that the program would retire his number, eight, in honor of this legend, right?

Column | Steelers must reassess quarterback situation after ugly offensive performance against Bengals

By David Scott, Staff Writer • September 12, 2022

It’s still early in the season, but if week one is any indication of how the offense will perform with Trubisky at the helm, perhaps it’s worth giving Pickett a chance to shine.

Column | If the Panthers want to start winning ‘game of inches,’ they need to capitalize on chances

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer • September 11, 2022

Senior staff writer Frankie Richetti gives his takeaways after Pitt’s loss to Tennessee, including his thoughts on the offensive line and the defense’s overall potential.

Column | Steelers offensive line performance key to success for Steelers’ season

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer • September 8, 2022

Staff writer Jermaine Sykes argues that the Steelers’ offensive line and how it plays is the difference between a winning and losing season in 2022.

Column | Pirates set up for future success barring more brutal trades

By David Scott, For The Pitt News • July 21, 2022

The Pirates haven’t done much to inspire hope in their fans in recent years. The team hasn’t made the postseason since 2015 and has only finished with an above .500 record once during that time. While the team is currently well out of playoff contention in 2022, the Pirates are beginning to show signs of life.

Column | EA should prioritize consumers in new college football video game

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer • July 8, 2022

EA Sports announced it will revive its college football video game, with an intended release for Summer 2023. EA hasn’t released a college football game since 2013, and fans are highly anticipating getting their hands on the newest edition.

Column | Former Panthers with the best chance to win an NBA Finals ring

By Will McGlynn, Staff Writer • July 6, 2022

Pitt has produced a couple of NBA prospects, four of whom are actively playing on championship-contending teams. Which begs the question, which former Panther has the best chance of winning a championship?