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The Pitt News

The Pitt Panthers and NC State Wolfpack face off during a football game at Acrisure stadium on Saturday.

Photos: Pitt Football vs NC State

By Akshath Puli and Kaylee Uribe October 27, 2025

Photos: Pitt Football vs NC State

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) reacts near teammate linebacker Alex Highsmith (56) after sacking Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Jan. 6 in Baltimore.

Stairway to seven Super Bowls

By Austin Lenhardt-Barley, Staff Writer October 6, 2025

Mike Tomlin and the Steelers enter the bye week 3-1 at the top of the AFC North division. Led by 41-year-old Aaron Rodgers, the Steelers are looking to capitalize on a rough start by the AFC North.  With...

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

Football season is in full swing in the Steel City, and while the joy of another year of Pitt football brings excitement, waking up early to cheer on the Panthers certainly doesn’t. Of the three home...

The Pitt football team runs onto the field before the game against Louisville at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday.

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

By Kaylee Uribe and Daniel Sung September 28, 2025

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

A referee raises his arms at the Backyard Brawl at Milan Puskar Stadium on Sept 13, 2025.

Photos: The Backyard Brawl @ WVU

By Hannah Levine and Maya Burns September 13, 2025

Photos from The Backyard Brawl in Morgantown, WV on Sept 13, 2025.

Redshirt sophomore linebacker Kyle Louis (9) makes a shark sign with his hand during the Pitt football game against Clemson in Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.

2024 season recap: what new students missed from Pitt football in 2024

By Conor Hutchison, Assistant Sports Editor August 13, 2025

It’s a strange feeling for new students who missed Pitt football’s up-and-down 2024 campaign. They couldn’t experience some of the most improbable comebacks in program history, a 7-0 start to...

Column | Defensive stars shine and a new quarterback puts his name on the map in Pitt’s Blue-Gold Spring Game

Column | Defensive stars shine and a new quarterback puts his name on the map in Pitt’s Blue-Gold Spring Game

By Alex Kiger, Staff Writer April 13, 2025

Pitt football held its annual Blue-Gold spring game on a gloomy, cold Saturday afternoon at Acrisure Stadium. The game featured four 10-minute quarters with limited tackling, depending on the play.  Captains...

Redshirt sophomore linebacker Kyle Louis (9) makes a shark sign with his hand during the Pitt football game against Clemson in Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.

Pitt’s linebackers are in position for a successful sequel

By Robert Thompson, Staff Writer April 10, 2025

This fall, Pitt’s linebackers — self-proclaimed sharks — hope to produce a sequel to their breakout 2024 season that puts Jaws 2 to shame. Last season, the sharks, led by All-American redshirt...

Junior tight end Gavin Bartholomew (86) celebrates with teammates following a successful play during a game against the Cincinnati Bearcats at Acrisure Stadium on Sept. 9, 2023.

Pitt football 2025 NFL Draft preview

By Conor Hutchison and Sean McQuillian April 7, 2025

Pitt football has a long tradition of developing some of the best to ever play their position. Dan Marino, Larry Fitzgerald and Aaron Donald are shining examples of what a Panther at the next level could...

Acrisure Stadium on the North Shore.

Column | Best Sports Environments in Pittsburgh

By James Carter, Staff Writer April 4, 2025

Pittsburgh is undoubtedly one of the best sports cities in America. A deeply passionate fanbase combined with some of the most successful franchises creates a sports culture that is one of the most loyal...

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