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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

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 8, 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...

‘Go birds’: Students climb light poles, celebrate Eagles Super Bowl victory over Chiefs

‘Go birds’: Students climb light poles, celebrate Eagles Super Bowl victory over Chiefs

By Spencer Levering and Abby Lipold February 10, 2025
Over one thousand Philadelphia Eagles fans flocked to the Cathedral of Learning to celebrate their team’s 40-22 Super Bowl victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night.
Pitt football strategizes at the game against Cal at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12.

Pitt football recruiting update

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer January 21, 2025

Pitt football has gone through quite a bit of change since the end of its 2024 season. A season marked by an elite start that ended with six straight losses has seen personnel turnover on both sides of...

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin.

Column | Steelers skid into another playoff loss

By Tommy O’Connor, Staff Writer January 14, 2025

On Saturday night, the Ravens defeated the Steelers 28-14 in an AFC North battle, resulting in Pittsburgh’s eighth straight year without a playoff win and a Ravens advancement to the next round of the...

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields, middle, is congratulated by running back Najee Harris (22) and tight end Darnell Washington after scoring against the Las Vegas Raiders during the second half of an NFL football game in Las Vegas, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024.

Steelers season went just how yinzers have come to expect

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer January 14, 2025

The Pittsburgh Steelers met a sad mean in the 2024-25 season. The Steelers were perfectly typecast average, just like every other year. With a 10-3 record in early December, fans’ dreams of a deep playoff...

Pittsburgh offensive lineman Jason Collier Jr. (50) reacts after the GameAbove Sports Bowl NCAA college football game against Toledo, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, in Detroit.

Pitt football loses 6OT bowl-game thriller, retains crucial players over the holiday break

By Ella Cool, Staff Writer January 5, 2025

Pitt football closed out its 2024 season over the holiday break with a 46-48 loss to Toledo in the GameAbove Sports Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit.  The loss dropped the Panthers to 7-6 and completed...

Brandon George’s B-Cause: A touchdown for those in need

Brandon George’s B-Cause: A touchdown for those in need

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer December 6, 2024

In the current day of social media and NIL, college athletes across the nation are given the opportunity to make a name for themselves on and off the field. Many athletes have gained a following and can...

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