The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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
Pigeons on the field of Acrisure Stadium Saturday evening.

Editorial | Takeaways from the Pittsburgh Pigeons football game

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • October 10, 2022
The pigeons on the field during the homecoming game played even better than the Panthers.
Abanikanda’s record breaking day lifts Panthers to 45-29 win over Virginia Tech

Abanikanda’s record breaking day lifts Panthers to 45-29 win over Virginia Tech

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor • October 8, 2022
Junior running back Israel Abanikanda ran for six touchdowns and 320 yards against Virginia Tech, breaking multiple long standing Pitt records. The Panthers improved to 1-1 in conference play, taking down the Hokies 45-29.
Primanti Bros in Oakland.

Five sports bars where students can watch the homecoming game

By Serena Garcia, Staff Writer • October 5, 2022
If you’re opting to avoid the crowds at Acrisure Stadium, here are five sports bars where you can watch the homecoming game.
Opinion | Even if football isn’t your thing, you can have a great time at games and tailgates

Opinion | Even if football isn’t your thing, you can have a great time at games and tailgates

By Juliana Morello, For The Pitt News • October 4, 2022
There are perks of Pitt’s football season, including the community and sentimentality the games provide, even for students who aren’t football fans.
Opinion | I don’t know how football works, but please don’t tell me

Opinion | I don’t know how football works, but please don’t tell me

By Jameson Keebler, Staff Columnist • October 3, 2022
You can still enjoy the game without knowing what’s happening on the field.
Redshirt senior defensive back Erick Hallett III (31) tackles a Georgia Tech player during the Pitt football game vs. Georgia Tech Saturday night.

When it rains, it pours: Yellow Jackets upset Panthers at home 26-21

By Dalton Coppola, Sport Editor • October 1, 2022
Pitt football fell to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 26-21 at home Saturday night. The Panthers turned the ball over three times and went 2-12 on third-down conversions.
Fullback George Aston (35) is tackled in a Pitt football game against Georgia Tech in 2016.

Preview | Panthers look to take advantage of wounded, coach-less Georgia Tech

By Dalton Coppola, Sports Editor • September 28, 2022
Pitt finds itself in an intriguing situation this weekend as Georgia Tech comes to town on the heels of firing its head coach. Sports Editor Dalton Coppola breaks down what the Panthers can do to take down a floundering Georgia Tech team.
Pitt footballs.

Counterpoint | College football shouldn’t expand to a 12-team playoff

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer • September 27, 2022
Staff writer Jermaine Sykes argues that the College Football Playoff Committee doesn’t need to expand to a 12-team playoff because it will ultimately lead to “superconferences” that further conference bias.
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) is sacked by Cleveland Browns' Jacob Phillips (50) and Myles Garrett (95) during the second half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Thursday, Sept. 22.

Column | Fans shouldn’t pin Steelers’ offensive struggles on Canada and Trubisky

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer • September 26, 2022
The Steelers have scored just four touchdowns through three games in 2022. Senior staff writer Frankie Richetti argues that the Steelers’ offensive struggles goes beyond offensive coordinator Matt Canada and quarterback Mitch Trubisky.
Junior running back Israel Abanikanda (2) runs the ball through a crowd of players during the Johnny Majors Classic on Sept. 10 vs. Tennessee.

Preview | Panthers look to answer looming questions against Rhode Island Rams

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer • September 22, 2022
As Pitt football gets ready for the Rhode Island Rams to come to town, Staff Writer Jermaine Sykes breaks down what to watch for ahead of the game.
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