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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Quarterback Kenny Pickett and tight end Lucus Krull celebrate during Saturday's Homecoming game against the New Hampshire Wildcats at Heinz Field.

Pitt bounces back in dominating fashion on Homecoming, defeating UNH 77-7

By Frankie Richetti, Staff Writer • September 25, 2021
The Panthers (2-1, 0-0 ACC) welcomed the New Hampshire Wildcats to Heinz Field (3-0, 2-0 CAA) for the teams’ second ever meeting — in the first meeting in 2010 the Panthers won 38-16. The Panthers extended their win streak against the Wildcats on Saturday, winning 77-7 and enjoyed a couple of record breaking performances on offense.
Redshirt senior quarterback Kenny Pickett has posted 939 yards and 10 touchdowns with one interception in his first three games.

Column | Despite slow start, Clemson remains ACC’s team to beat

By Sam Krimins, Staff Writer • September 23, 2021
There still may be some hope for the ACC, though, with a couple of teams showing promise. Here are the top 10 teams in the ACC — from first to worst.
Brandon Hill (9) celebrates during the Pitt vs. Western Michigan game last Saturday.

Preview | Narduzzi, Panthers look to avoid another letdown on Saturday against UNH

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor • September 21, 2021
The UNH Wildcats will come to Pittsburgh to face the Panthers this Saturday for another out-of-conference matchup. This is the final out-of-conference game for the Panthers before they start their conference schedule.
Standing at just 5-foot-9, Marquis Williams (14) has the odds stacked against him as a defensive back. But he doesn’t let that impact his attitude, claiming he makes up for his lack of size through his “lion heart.”

Marquis Williams sets himself apart with a ‘lion heart’

By Dalton Coppola, Assistant Sports Editor • September 21, 2021
Standing at just 5-foot-9, the odds were stacked against Marquis Williams as a defensive back. But he doesn’t let that impact his attitude — claiming he makes up for his lack of size with his “lion heart.”
Bricen Garner makes a shoelace tackle while playing for Pitt in 2017.

Pitt graduates return to hometown, Heinz Field as the opponent

By Frankie Richetti, Staff Writer • September 21, 2021
Homecoming came a week early for Pittsburgh natives and former Panthers Bricen Garner and Therran Coleman, who both started for Western Michigan in a 44-41 upset win over their former school at Heinz Field last weekend.
The Pitt Panthers (2-1, 0-0 ACC) were defeated by the Western Michigan Broncos (2-1, 0-0 MAC) on Saturday afternoon in a 44-41 upset victory.

‘They are who we think they are’: WMU loss mars hopeful start for Pitt

By Stephen Thompson, Sports Editor • September 19, 2021
Pitt’s defeat to Western Michigan this weekend was more than just their first notch in the loss column. The Panthers’ pride and momentum was wounded and to get back on track, their play needs drastic improvement.
No. 90 Deandre Jules of the Pitt Panthers faces Western Michigan players. The Panthers lost to the Western Michigan Broncos on Saturday afternoon.

Broncos stampede Panthers defense in 44-41 loss for Pitt

By Frankie Richetti, Staff Writer • September 18, 2021
Pitt football was outcoached and outgunned by Western Michigan on Saturday afternoon. The Broncos capitalized on every key moment and took home an 44-41 upset win in the first game ever played between the two schools.
After throwing for 285 yards in last Saturday’s 41-34 win over Tennessee, Pitt senior Kenny Pickett is now just 57 passing yards away from leaping Dan Marino for second place in career passing yards at Pitt.

Preview | Pitt returns home for clash with Western Michigan

By Frankie Richetti, Staff Writer • September 16, 2021
The Pitt Panthers and Western Michigan Broncos will meet for the first time this weekend. The Panthers come into the game riding high off of a huge road win in Knoxville. But Pitt can't overlook the Broncos who have talent on both sides of the ball. 
Pitt football hasn’t won more than eight games in a season since 2009, but this might be the season they end the double-digit win drought, argues senior staff writer Kyle Saxon.

Column | For Pitt football, the next step is right now

By Kyle Saxon, Senior Staff Writer • September 14, 2021
Pitt football hasn’t won more than eight games in a season since 2009, but senior staff writer Kyle Saxon argues this might be the season they end the double-digit win drought. The Tennessee win built momentum, and now is the time to capitalize.
Pitt football hasn’t won more than eight games in a season since 2009, but this might be the season they end the double-digit win drought, argues senior staff writer Kyle Saxon.

Column | Takeaways from Pitt football’s win on the road against Tennessee

By Frankie Richetti, Staff Writer • September 14, 2021
Despite a raucous crowd at Neyland Stadium, the Panthers pulled out a hard-fought win behind super-senior quarterback Kenny Pickett’s near-flawless showing. Here are five takeaways from Pitt’s 41-34 win over Tennessee on Saturday.
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