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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
Pitt lost to Boston College 31-30 in an overtime thriller on Saturday.

Preview: Panthers enter top-25 home matchup with Louisville

By Tyler Mathes, Staff Writer • September 24, 2020
Pitt will take on Louisville this Saturday in the first matchup between ranked teams at Heinz Field since 2009.
Pitt football head coach Pat Narduzzi discussed new uniforms, opponents and future stars in his weekly Monday press conference. Kaycee Orwig | Assistant Visual Editor

Narduzzi talks future opponents, stars

By Ben Bobeck, Senior Staff Writer • September 22, 2020
Pitt head football coach Pat Narduzzi talked about new uniforms, opponents and future stars making contributions in the Syracuse game.
The Pitt football program has paused all team-related activities “due to COVID-related protocols,” the team announced Thursday evening. 

ACC navigates pandemic-induced schedule changes

By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor • September 20, 2020
Both 2020 Panthers gamedays have gone relatively smoothly. Seven Panthers sat out the Austin Peay game due to COVID-19 protocols, and three sat out against Syracuse. But Pitt has avoided the dreaded postponed or cancelled games that follow large-scale outbreaks.
First-year wide receiver Jordan Addison is tackled.

Despite flaws, Pitt handles business in ACC opener

By Henry Jackson, Staff Writer • September 20, 2020
In a defensive showdown where yards were scarce and points were even harder to come by, Pitt ultimately took care of business by stifling Syracuse in a misleadingly close 21-10 win on Saturday afternoon.
Paris Ford celebrates after making an interception in the third quarter of Saturday's game against Syracuse.

Panther defense makes up for offensive woes to beat Syracuse 21-10

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor • September 19, 2020
In a game marked by offensive mishaps, Pitt (2-0, 1-0 ACC) beat conference rival Syracuse (0-2, 0-2 ACC) 21-10.
Staff writer Tyler Mathes predicts Pitt will win this Saturday vs. Syracuse.

Preview: Panthers to squash Orange

By Tyler Mathes, Staff Writer • September 17, 2020
Coming off of a thunderous 55-0 win over Austin Peay to open the season, the Pitt Panthers (1-0, 0-0 ACC) host the Syracuse Orange (0-1, 0-1 ACC) tomorrow at 12:00 p.m. at Heinz Field. 
Wide receiver Myles Alston is the newest addition to Pitt’s 2021 recruiting class.

Myles Alston looks to bring versatility for Pitt receiving corps

By Camryn Simons, Staff Writer • September 15, 2020
Ocean Lakes wide receiver Myles Alston became the newest addition to Pitt’s 2021 recruiting class when he tweeted his commitment in April.
Head coach Pat Narduzzi addressed questions about the team’s first game, COVID-19 precautions, and the upcoming Syracuse game from reporters on Monday during his weekly press conference.

Narduzzi talks gameday procedures, rushing attack and Syracuse at latest presser

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor • September 15, 2020
Narduzzi said that coming out of the tunnel to an empty Heinz Field felt different, expecting to see the band, cheerleaders and dance team forming a lane onto the field.
Pitt’s 1918 football team won the national championship amid the Spanish flu pandemic.

Pandemic Panthers: Reliving Pitt’s 1918 national championship amid the Spanish flu

By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer • September 15, 2020
Even in an era where players didn’t wear helmets on the field, fans still had the sense to wear masks off of it.
Panthers flip season opener script, pound Austin Peay

Panthers flip season opener script, pound Austin Peay

By Henry Jackson, Staff Writer • September 13, 2020
As Pitt’s football team ramped up to an uneasy, mid-pandemic season opener, questions still surrounded the team dubbed as a possible ACC dark-horse competitor. Unfortunately for Austin Peay, no answers were to be had.
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