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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

Tyler Mathes, Senior Staff Writer

All content by Tyler Mathes
The Pitt Panthers (4-4, 3-4 ACC) face the Virginia Tech Hokies (4-4, 4-3 ACC) on Saturday at Heinz Field at 4 p.m. on the ACC Network.

Preview: Pitt will win battle of the trenches against Virginia Tech

By Tyler Mathes, Senior Staff Writer
November 20, 2020
Pitt’s defensive end duo of Rashad Weaver (pictured) and Patrick Jones II received AP All-America honors on Monday.

Column | Panther draft class filled with most first-round talent in years

By Tyler Mathes, Senior Staff Writer
November 18, 2020
The Pitt Panthers (3-4, 2-4 ACC) match up against the Florida State Seminoles (2-4, 1-4 ACC) at 4 p.m. on Saturday at Doak Campbell Stadium on the ACC Network.

Football Preview: Yellen will perform well, but not good enough to beat the Seminoles

By Tyler Mathes, Staff Writer
November 6, 2020
Senior quarterback Kenny Pickett threw four interceptions in Pitt's 52-17 loss to Clemson on Saturday

Column | Pickett needs healthy finish to maintain professional prospects

By Tyler Mathes, Senior Staff Writer
November 2, 2020
First-year quarterback Joey Yellen filled in for the Panthers during the last two Pitt games while Kenny Pickett dealt with an ankle injury.

Mid-season grades: evaluating Pitt’s position groups during the bye week

By Tyler Mathes, Staff Writer
October 30, 2020
Colin Kaepernick of the San Francisco 49ers kneels for the national anthem at Levi's Stadium in October 2016 in Santa Clara, California.

‘Big 4’ sports leagues focus on social justice issues in a year like no other

By Tyler Mathes, Staff Writer
October 28, 2020
The Pitt Panthers return home to take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Heinz Field on Saturday.

Preview: Panthers will shock unbeaten Irish

By Tyler Mathes, Staff Writer
October 23, 2020
Senior quarterback Kenny Pickett’s health is questionable due to an ankle injury sustained during last week's game against Boston College.

Preview: Panthers continue losing skid against Canes

By Tyler Mathes, Staff Writer
October 16, 2020
The Browns fired head coach Hue Jackson eight games into the 2018 season, eventually hiring Freddie Kitchens to replace Gregg Williams and Jackson.

‘Renting’ an NFL head coach: Does it actually work?

By Tyler Mathes, Staff Writer
October 14, 2020
Staff Writer Tyler Mathes predicts that Pitt will pull through with a narrow victory against Boston College.

Preview: Pitt to rebound against Boston College

By Tyler Mathes, Staff Writer
October 9, 2020
Pitt football has been successful in containing the spread of COVID-19 with very few absences, after seven players missed the first game of the season on Sept. 12 against Austin Peay.

How future Pitt football opponents are managing COVID-19 on campus

By Tyler Mathes, Staff Writer
October 7, 2020
Sophomore Vincent Davis (22) continues to get the bulk of the carries at running back for Pitt, showing significant improvement from last year.

Preview: Panthers to breeze past NC State

By Tyler Mathes, Staff Writer
October 2, 2020
Pitt lost to Boston College 31-30 in an overtime thriller on Saturday.

Preview: Panthers enter top-25 home matchup with Louisville

By Tyler Mathes, Staff Writer
September 25, 2020
Staff writer Tyler Mathes predicts Pitt will win this Saturday vs. Syracuse.

Preview: Panthers to squash Orange

By Tyler Mathes, Staff Writer
September 18, 2020
The NCAA will be adopting different protocols this season to try and keep players and personnel safe from COVID-19, including encouraging same-day travel, using electronic whistles and limiting attendance.

Preview: Panthers to coast by Governors

By Tyler Mathes, Staff Writer
September 11, 2020
Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald is shrouded in pregame fog before taking on the Seattle Seahawks at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 8, 2019.

Panthers in the Pros: Who to watch out for entering 2020 NFL season

By Tyler Mathes, Staff Writer
September 4, 2020
Pitt football’s 2020 campaign kicks off one week from Saturday at home against Austin Peay.

Projecting Pitt football’s 2020 season

By Tyler Mathes, Staff Writer
September 2, 2020
Duke's Tre Jones, left, drives against Miami's Chris Lykes during the second half at the Watsco Center on Jan. 4. Duke won, 95-62.

ACC Tournament awaits struggling Panthers

By Tyler Mathes, For the Pitt News
March 6, 2020
First-year forward Justin Champagnie competes for possession of the ball.

Pitt flops against rival Syracuse on Senior Night

By Stephen Thompson and Tyler Mathes
February 27, 2020
Sophomore guards Xavier Johnson (pictured) and Trey McGowens average a combined 25.5 points per game.

Turnovers tell story of Pitt’s season

By Tyler Mathes, For the Pitt News
January 21, 2020
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