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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

Miami running back Mark Walton (1) runs for yardage in the fourth quarter against Florida State at Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee, Fla., on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. Miami won, 24-20. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald/TNS)

The Pitt News ACC power rankings, week six results

By TPN Sports Desk October 12, 2017

With college football reaching its midway point, some teams are holding strong while others are scrapping for any chance at a bowl game. Clemson and Miami remain the sole undefeated giants, while teams...

Quarterback Max Browne went 15 for 22 with 161 yards before an injury took him out of the game. (Photo by Anna Bongardino / Assistant Visual Editor)

Orange squeeze out win over Panthers, 27-24

By David Leftwich / Senior Staff Writer October 7, 2017

Down three on their own 5-yard line with 50 seconds remaining, the Panther football team needed to drive the ball into field goal range to send the game into overtime. Their backup and third string quarterbacks...

Pitts defensive efforts struggled to slow down Penn States play during the Panthers loss on Sept. 9. (Photo by Wenhao Wu | Assistant Visual Editor)

The Pitt News ACC power rankings, week four results

By TPN Sports Desk September 28, 2017

College football is entering week five of play, and fans are learning where ACC teams stand. Clemson has continued to steamroll competition and is secure in the top-ranked spot. Pitt, however, began...

Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney, left, holds the College Football Playoff National Championship trophy while he and his team celebrate their 35-31 win over the Alabama Crimson Tide Monday, Jan. 9, 2017 in Tampa, Fla. (Loren Elliot/Tampa Bay Times/TNS)

The Pitt News ACC power rankings, week three results

By TPN Sports Desk September 20, 2017

After several teams faced game cancellations in the last two weeks, this week welcomed play for all teams. Even though Florida State and Miami have only played one game each this season, they remain at...

After Pitts narrow defeat of the Youngstown State Penguins, the team moved down in the rankings because of the Penguins second half comeback. (Photo by Anna Bongardino | Assistant Visual Editor)

The Pitt News ACC power rankings, week one results

By TPN Sports Desk September 6, 2017

After week one of the college football season, there’s already a shake-up at the top of our standings: top-ranked Florida State lost to No.1 Alabama and lost quarterback Deondre Francois for the season. As...

The Panthers defeated the Youngstown State Penguins 28-21 in overtime on Saturday, Sept.2. (Photo by Anna Bongardino / Assistant Visual Editor)

Panthers escape against Youngstown in overtime thriller, 28-21

By Ryan Zimba | Sports Editor September 2, 2017

Leading by seven in overtime against the Youngstown State Penguins, Pitt redshirt freshman defensive back Bricen Garner made a leaping interception in the end zone, ending the Penguins’ drive and giving...

Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney, left, holds the College Football Playoff National Championship trophy while he and his team celebrate their 35-31 win over the Alabama Crimson Tide Monday, Jan. 9, 2017 in Tampa, Fla. (Loren Elliot/Tampa Bay Times/TNS)

The Pitt News ACC Power Rankings

By TPN Sports Desk August 31, 2017

In preparation for ACC play, The Pitt News sports desk had a panel of seven writers rank the conference. Writers ranked the 14 ACC teams and then we tallied up the totals. We will update the rankings toward...

Chad Voytik stiff arms a Youngstown State player in the September 2015 game. (TPN File Photo)

Underrated Penguins pose threat to Panthers

By Ryan Zimba | Sports Editor August 31, 2017

Five years ago to the day, the Youngstown State Penguins came into Heinz Field and handed the Pitt football program one of the most embarrassing losses in its history, 31-17. The game marked the Penguins’...

Pitt football players raise their helmets skyward during a game at Heinz Field last fall. John Hamilton | Visual Editor

Schedule finalized for 2017 Pitt football

By Bayard Miller | Assistant Sports Editor January 25, 2017

The Atlantic Coast Conference released the finalized 2017 schedules of its member football teams, including the University of Pittsburgh, on Tuesday afternoon. Next fall, the Panthers will face eight...

James Conner (24) led the Panthers with 14 carries and 60 rushing yards against Georgia Tech on Saturday. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Pitt musters first ACC win of the season against Georgia Tech, 37-34

By Dan Sostek | Senior Staff Writer October 8, 2016

Chris Blewitt had done it again. For the second year in a row, Pitt’s kicker had just nailed a clutch kick to secure a win against Georgia Tech. The only difference this time was that Blewitt didn’t...

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