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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
All content by Thomas Simione
Pitt football quarterback Mason Heintschel (6) looks to throw the ball at Acrisure Stadium on Oct. 25, 2025.

Looking Ahead: Can Pitt really make the College Football Playoffs?

By Thomas Simione, Staff Writer
November 11, 2025
Roc the Panther waves a flag at the Pitt football game at Acrisure Stadium.

Takeaways | Panthers chop down Stanford, look ahead to Notre Dame

By Thomas Simione, Staff Writer
November 4, 2025
Pitt football quarterback Mason Heintschel (6) runs the ball at Acrisure Stadium during Saturday’s football game.

Takeaways | Panthers send ‘em packing in big win over the NC State Wolf pack

By Thomas Simione, Staff Writer
October 29, 2025
Pitt linebacker Rasheem Biles (31) runs with the ball at the football game against Syracuse in Acrisure Stadium on Oct. 24, 2024.

Takeaways from Pitt’s victory: Panthers overcome sloppy play to win third straight

By Thomas Simione, Staff Writer
October 21, 2025
Pitt first-year quarterback Mason Heintschel prepares to throw the ball to a receiver on Saturday, Oct. 4

Heintschel wins second start as Panthers upset Seminoles, 34-31

By Thomas Simione, Staff Writer
October 11, 2025
Students wave their rally towels during a Pitt football game.

Column | Noon kickoffs are no fun — why must we suffer?

By Thomas Simione, Staff Writer
October 1, 2025
Roc the Panther face palms during the Pitt football game against Louisville at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday.

Takeaways | Offensive struggles against the Cardinals result in second-straight loss

By Thomas Simione, Staff Writer
September 29, 2025
Roc the Panther face palms during the Pitt football game against Louisville at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday.

Pitt loses first ACC Matchup, falls to Louisville 34-27

By Thomas Simione, Staff Writer
September 28, 2025
A Pitt softball player cheers on their team during the game against Georgia Tech at Vartabedian Field on Friday, March 21.

Pitt dominates IUP in fall exhibition

By Thomas Simione and Rafael Padilla
September 22, 2025
New York Yankees' Anthony Volpe, left, and Jazz Chisholm Jr., right, react after Chisholm Jr. hit a home run during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants Sunday, April 13, in New York.

Pitt’s physics department takes a swing at explaining MLB’s torpedo bat phenomenon

By Alex Kiger, Andrew Lavin, and Thomas Simione
April 14, 2025
Penguins right winger, Bryan Rust, greets fans along the parade route.

Milkshake Factory’s ‘Rusty’s Shake’ promotion scores high with Oakland residents

By Thomas Simione, Staff Writer
March 31, 2025
A Pitt wrestler scrambles during Pitt wrestling’s match against North Carolina on Feb. 7.

Champions crowned in a busy weekend of Pitt athletics

By Thomas Simione, Staff Writer
March 23, 2025
Redshirt first-year Shadarian Harrison (21) interferes with a pass to Syracuse at the football game in Acrisure Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 24.

From Backyard Brawls to historic comebacks: A look at some of Pitt’s best performances over the past year

By Thomas Simione, Staff Writer
February 28, 2025
Pitt and Lehigh wrestle in the Fitzgerald Field House on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024.

Pitt Athletics finds success during action-packed weekend

By Thomas Simione and Alex Porter
February 24, 2025
Head coach Stu Rulnick address the Pitt club men’s ice hockey team prior to its game against Delaware on Feb. 8 at the Alpha Ice Complex.

Panthers on ice: A look inside Pitt club hockey

By Thomas Simione, Staff Writer
February 18, 2025
The Pitt men’s basketball team huddles before its game against Clemson at the Petersen Events Center on Jan. 18.

Pitt men’s basketball looks to bounce back in Miami matinee

By Thomas Simione, Staff Writer
February 14, 2025
Sophomore outfielder Ahmari Braden (13) catches a flyball during Pitt softball’s game against Kent State on Sunday at Vartabedian Field.

Pitt athletics gears up for another busy weekend

By Thomas Simione, Staff Writer
February 6, 2025
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