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Preview | Struggling Pitt football prepares for a matchup against juggernaut No. 4 Florida State

By Ben Pisano, Staff Writer • November 4, 2023

Pitt football is in dire straits right now. The team is 2-6 and looking to turn the page after a humiliating 58-7 loss to No. 12 Notre Dame. They need to win all four of their remaining matchups if they...

Pitt football pulls off an upset, defeats No. 14 Louisville 38-21

By Ben Pisano, Staff Writer • October 15, 2023

Pitt football (2-4, ACC 1-2) snapped their losing streak and spoiled No. 14 Louisville’s undefeated season at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday night, beating the Cardinals 38-21. The Panthers dominated in...

Take 5 | The Pitt News Sports Desk gives its opinion on Justin Fields, Kedon Slovis and more

By The Pitt News Staff • September 22, 2023

In this week’s Take 5, The Pitt News Sports Desk discusses topics varying from the NFL to the MLB — and even gives their takes on Pitt football’s offensive struggles to start the season. Let Justin...

Column | 49ers vs Steelers: A tale of two offenses

By Ben Pisano, Staff Writer • September 15, 2023

The Pittsburgh Steelers and the San Francisco 49ers have similar legacies in the annals of NFL history. Both teams had all-time great dynasties, separated by only a decade. The Steelers dominated the league...

Takeaways | Pitt football’s offense looked unprepared in the River City Rivalry revival

By Ben Pisano, Staff Writer • September 11, 2023

There’s never a convenient time for a QB controversy, least of all heading into the biggest rivalry game of the season. Stability at the most important position on the offense is essential to a team’s...

Takeaways | The Panthers are 1-0 and that’s all that matters

By Ben Pisano, Staff Writer • September 6, 2023

Pitt met expectations in their season opener — no more and no less. The Panthers convincingly trounced Wofford 45-7. It’s difficult to make any fair or nuanced judgments about the team’s strengths...

Softball remains winless in ACC play after dropping three games to Louisville

By Ben Pisano, Staff Writer • March 21, 2023

Pitt softball has just started ACC play, but is already struggling. The Panthers dropped three games to Louisville over the weekend, including one which ended via mercy rule. Staff writer Ben Pisano breaks down the Panthers’ struggles.

Pitt’s new majorette team shares Black culture through dance

By Ben Pisano, Staff Writer • February 14, 2023

“The Royal Girls” are stealing the show at the women’s basketball home games. With members of varying levels of experience, the newly formed majorette team brings a uniquely Black form of cultural expression to Pitt.

Reloading and rebooting: A look at Pitt basketball’s 2023 recruiting

By Ben Pisano, Senior Staff Writer • February 6, 2023

The Pitt men’s and women’s basketball programs are heading in two very different directions right now. Nonetheless, both programs have intriguing recruits for the 2023 class. Staff writer Ben Pisano breaks down both programs' incoming players.

Preview | Softball looks to avoid another abysmal ACC finish in 2023

By Ben Pisano, Staff Writer • January 17, 2023

Pitt softball will look to avoid finishing in the bottom of the ACC in 2023, following last year’s abysmal campaign. Staff writer Ben Pisano breaks down the Panthers’ roster and schedule for 2023.