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

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

Pitt football faces abysmal 28-13 loss to Syracuse at Yankee Stadium

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor November 11, 2023

When a football game is played at a baseball stadium, one would expect home runs to ensue. But that was not the case in Pitt football’s matchup with Syracuse on Saturday in Yankee Stadium, as the Panthers...

Redshirt senior Bub Means (0) celebrates after a play during the game on Saturday, Oct. 14, against Louisville at Acrisure Stadium.

Preview | Pitt football looks for an upset against No. 14 Notre Dame

By Lily Peters, Staff Writer October 26, 2023

After a devastating loss to Wake Forest last weekend, Pitt (2-5, ACC 1-3) travels to South Bend, Indiana, to take on No. 14. Notre Dame (6-2). This is the 73rd game between these two teams. The Fighting...

Redshirt Senior M.J. Devonshire (12) and Junior Phillip OBrien Jr. (5) celebrate in front of the Panther Pit during Saturday nights game against Louisville at Acrisure Stadium.

Pitt football pulls off an upset, defeats No. 14 Louisville 38-21

By Ben Pisano, Staff Writer October 15, 2023

Pitt football (2-4, ACC 1-2) snapped their losing streak and spoiled No. 14 Louisville’s undefeated season at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday night, beating the Cardinals 38-21. The Panthers dominated in...

From left, former Pitt defensive back Brandon Hill (9), redshirt senior defensive lineman David Green (2), former linebacker SirVocea Dennis (7) and former wide receiver Myles Alston (20) run down the field during their game against Clemson at Acrisure Stadium on Oct. 23, 2021.

Pitt football continues to take advantage of western PA talent

By Thomas O'Connor, Staff Writer October 12, 2023

It’s no secret that Pitt football heavily recruits in their own backyard, benefiting from the overload of talent in western Pennsylvania. Due to Pitt’s success the last few years, many Pittsburgh natives...

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) warms up before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Oct. 8.

Former Pitt football players making an impact in the NFL

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor October 12, 2023

With ten Pro Football Hall of Famers and 336 NFL alumni, Pitt football has a history of producing talent for the big leagues. Currently, 27 former Panthers are on active NFL rosters — 12 are No. 1 on...

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce talks to the media, Friday, Oct. 6, at the teams training facility in Kansas City, Mo.

Opinion | The hottest football players right now

By Kelly Xiong, Senior Staff Columnist October 11, 2023
I’ve noticed a pattern of who is constantly trending and talked about. So here is a list of who I think the hottest football players are right now — though, whether or not you find them attractive or hot is to each their own. 
Junior running back Rodney Hammond Jr. (6) runs upfield during Saturday nights game against UNC at Acrisure Stadium.

Preview | Pitt football looking for a spark against No. 14 Louisville

By Ben Pisano, Staff Writer October 11, 2023

Following a much-needed bye-week after a brutal 1-4 start, Pitt football returns to Acrisure Stadium for a homecoming matchup against No. 14 Louisville.  The Pitt and Louisville football programs are...

Opinion | Athletes are people, too

Opinion | Athletes are people, too

By Jameson Keebler, Senior Staff Columnist October 10, 2023
Athletes should express themselves freely and not feel confined by the masculine stereotypes created by the culture surrounding sports.
Redshirt senior Phil Jurkovec stands on the side lines during Pitt Footballs spring game at Acrisure Stadium.

Former Pitt football quarterback Phil Jurkovec making move to tight end

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor October 6, 2023

When reports came out that Pitt football decided to bench redshirt senior quarterback Phil Jurkovec, it appeared that the former Pitt signal callers’ career was over. But Jurkovec isn’t ready to...

Taylor Swift, right, watches from a suite alongside Travis Kelces mother, Donna Kelce, inside Arrowhead Stadium during the first half of an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo.

Counter-point | The media and fans are taking Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship too far

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor October 2, 2023

This column is part of a point-counterpoint series. To read the opposing side, click here. Here’s an interesting fact about myself — I grew up about 20 minutes away from Taylor Swift’s hometown...

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