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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

Daniel Carter walks toward the Pitt band after the Backyard Brawl on Saturday, Sept. 14.

Stargazing Pitt football is ranked and sailing at full tilt

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer October 7, 2024

Pitt football is sailing into uncharted territory under head coach Pat Narduzzi. The Panthers are 5-0 for the first time since 1991 after defeating North Carolina this past weekend. Despite being in new...

Sixth year running back Daniel Carter (4) scores a touchdown at the football game against Youngstown State at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday.

Pitt football’s Sharks, Holstein and Receivers all excel

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer September 23, 2024

The Pitt football-Youngstown State matchup is as storied as any nonconference opponent for the Panthers — barring West Virginia. After putting up the most points since 2021 and tying the program record...

Pitt football players celebrate a touchdown at the game against Kent State on Saturday, Aug. 31.

Pitt football makes history with Homecoming win over Youngstown State

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer September 21, 2024

Pitt football made history against Youngstown State en route to a 73-17 win in front of a happy homecoming crowd. The Panthers finish their non-conference schedule undefeated for the first time in program...

Redshirt first-year quarterback Eli Holstein leads the Pitt band after Pitt football’s victory over Kent State on Saturday, Sept. 2 at Acrisure Stadium.

Column | Pitt football has a budding superstar

By Brian Sherry, Managing Editor September 16, 2024

Redshirt first-year quarterback Eli Holstein couldn’t contain his excitement on the sidelines during the waning moments of Pitt football’s comeback 38-34 win over West Virginia on Saturday. Holstein...

Pitt football prepares to enter the field with head coach Pat Narduzzi.

Pitt football takeaways | Reid is real, Holstein showed resilience and more

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer September 8, 2024

Pitt football is known for producing stars at several key positions, but over a century plus of football, the running back position is consistently a highlight for the Panthers. With running backs like...

Redshirt first-year quarterback Eli Holstein leads the Pitt band after Pitt football’s victory over Kent State on Saturday, Sept. 2nd at Acrisure Stadium.

Pitt completes comeback against Cincinnati, wins River City Rivalry

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer September 7, 2024

In last year’s River City Rivalry, Cincinnati earned a big first-half lead but let Pitt claw back in the second half.  But the Bearcats held off the Panthers and left Pittsburgh with the win. This season’s...

Redshirt first-year quarterback Eli Holstein leads the Pitt band after Pitt football’s victory over Kent State on Saturday, Sept. 2nd at Acrisure Stadium.

Takeaways from Pitt football’s game against Kent State

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer September 3, 2024

Pitt football defeated Kent State 55-24 in its season opener at home. 44,616 people saw a quarterback succeed in his debut, two receivers almost meet their target share from 2023 and a star runningback...

The Pitt Football team runs onto the field with Head Coach Pat Narduzzi.

Pitt football’s new faces lead the Panthers in dominant win over Kent State

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer August 31, 2024

Redshirt first-year quarterback Eli Holstein said after his collegiate debut that Pitt football’s new offensive coordinator Kade Bell, “takes the red zone personally.” Bell’s offense looked...

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