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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

Redshirt freshman defensive back Javon McIntyre (20) attempts to tackle a Syracuse player during Pitt football’s game against Syracuse on Nov. 5, 2022.

No. 19 Pitt football takes on Syracuse in a critical Thursday night showdown

By James Carter, Staff Writer October 22, 2024

After a 12-day break, No. 19 Pitt welcomes in rival Syracuse on a rare Thursday night game with huge stakes for the Panthers. Following a 6-0 start — Pitt’s best since 1982 — the Panthers face a...

Students in the Panther Pitt sing “Sweet Caroline” between the third and fourth quarter of Pitt football’s game against Kent State on Saturday at Acrisure Stadium.

Can’t Stop: Red Hot Chili Panthers make history and move to 6-0 in nail-biting win against Cal

By Lily Goldstein, Staff Writer October 12, 2024

Saturday night, No. 22 Pitt (5-0, 1-0 ACC)  returned to Acrisure Stadium for its conference home opener against ACC newcomer Cal (3-2, 0-2 ACC), taking down the Golden Bears 17-15 and remaining undefeated.  The...

The California Golden Bears in 1950.

No. 22 Pitt Panthers welcome Cal in ACC home opener

By James Carter, Staff Writer October 11, 2024

The nationally ranked Panthers are riding the high life after their win over UNC that put them at 5-0 — their best start since 1991. On Saturday, Pitt will make like popstar Chappell Roan and take Cal...

Roc the Panther does push-ups while being held by Pitt cheerleaders at the football game against Youngstown State at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday.

They’re back: Pitt football claims No. 22 spot on AP Top 25

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor October 6, 2024

The Panthers are back. After an electric 5-0 start to the 2024 season, Pitt football find themselves back in the AP Top 25 for the first time since 2022. The ranking comes after a historic win on Saturday...

Players tackle each other to the ground during Saturday night's game against UNC at Acrisure Stadium.

Record breakers and history makers, Pitt football takes down North Carolina

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer October 5, 2024

Pitt (5-0, 1-0 ACC) left Chapel Hill victorious for the first time in school history with a 34-24 win over ACC opponent North Carolina (3-3, 0-2 ACC). The last time Pitt started 5-0 was 1991. Redshirt...

Senior setter Rachel Fairbanks (10) sets the ball during Saturday night’s game against Ohio State in the Fitzgerald Field House.

Pitt’s offense is a 10 out of 10; Fairbanks, Holstein leading Pitt fall sports

By Patrick Diana, Staff Writer October 1, 2024

Pitt fall sports are off to a stellar start this year, specifically, the two undefeated teams — No. 1-ranked volleyball is 12-0 and football is 4-0. Maybe it’s the tried-and-true head coaching experience...

Pitt football runs out onto the field with head coach Pat Narduzzi at Acrisure Stadium.

Preseason naysayers quieted, Pitt football leaps into ACC play

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer September 30, 2024

For the first time since 2000, Pitt football sits at a current record of 4-0. After facing Kent State, Cincinnati, West Virginia and Youngstown State, the Panthers have shown their grit and determination...

Redshirt senior kicker Ben Sauls (90) prepares to kick the ball at Saturday’s football game against Youngstown State at Acrisure Stadium.

Column | Shrink the field goal posts

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Editor September 24, 2024

Kickers have become too good. Like, scary good. They have made watching the National Football League far less entertaining because the kickers are the offense. In the first week of the NFL season, I...

Pitt football runs out onto the field with head coach Pat Narduzzi at Acrisure Stadium.

Column | How far can Pitt football go this year?

By Brian Sherry, Managing Editor September 24, 2024

I don’t think I was the only Pitt fan who felt pessimistic coming into the 2024 football season. The team stunk of failure after the 2023 season, and none of its offseason moves made me feel confident...

Redshirt first-year quarterback Eli Holstein (10) prepares to throw the football at the Backyard Brawl against West Virginia on Saturday.

Takeaways | Elite Eli, a special special teams and clutch defense win it for Pitt

By James Carter, Staff Writer September 15, 2024

In a stunning come-from-behind victory, Pitt football provided an instant classic in the storied Backyard Brawl, a rivalry continuously providing great games and memories.  After a back-and-forth first...

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