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
Junior running back A.J. Davis (21) achieved the first 100-yard rushing game of his career, picking up 103 yards on 16 carries against Syracuse on Saturday.

Orange Crushed: Pitt ekes out victory over rival Syracuse

By Griffin Floyd, Staff Writer • October 20, 2019
Pitt football made the trek north Friday to Syracuse for the 75th all-time meeting with its former Big East and current ACC rivals, the Orange. This year’s installation of Panthers football has developed a flare for the dramatic, to put it lightly.
LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) throws against Florida at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Saturday, Oct. 12. Host LSU won, 42-28.

What are the Odds: Lock in LSU, Los Angeles

By Ben Bobeck, Senior Staff Writer • October 17, 2019
Senior staff writer Ben Bobeck gives his best bets for the coming week in football after a slick showing in Week 7.
Alex Kessman (97) gets a running start before kicking a field goal.

Panthers trek north for 75th renewal of Syracuse football rivalry

By John Riskis, Staff Writer • October 16, 2019
On Friday night Pitt football will renew their rivalry with Syracuse for the 75th time. Expect a tight game mirroring Pitt’s previous contests with the Orange and an often maligned specialist to come up clutch in crunch time.
The Panthers will face their old Big East rivals at the Carrier Dome on Saturday.

Narduzzi talks Syracuse, rivalry at press conference

By Ben Bobeck, Senior Staff Writer • October 14, 2019
Pitt head football coach Pat Narduzzi spoke with assembled media about the long-standing rivalry between the Panthers and Syracuse on Monday afternoon.
A narrow loss at Happy Valley, snapping UCF’s regular season streak, and nailbiter victory over Duke have contributed to Pitt’s ranking.

Preseason favorite Virginia grabs top spot in Coastal power rankings

By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer • October 13, 2019
As temperatures drop and leaves begin to fall, college football kicks into high gear. It’s around this time that audiences start to see contenders and pretenders for who they are — a fact which certainly holds true for the ACC Coastal. Six weeks into the season and the division is once again wide open.
The Panthers are in a prime position to add two four-star players to the roster next season.

Recruiting Roundup: Pitt basketball awaits a quartet of commitments

By Tyler Moran, Staff Writer • October 9, 2019
The Pittsburgh Panthers men’s basketball team has already secured its first commitment to the class of 2020 and now looks to add more elite talent. It recently brought in one of the most talented recruits in Pennsylvania and is in striking distance of a significant number of program-altering prospects. Pitt’s football team has also continued to strengthen its class of 2020 by stealing a highly touted recruit from bitter rival West Virginia.
With three sacks, Pitt’s front seven put up the most tackles behind the line on Duke quarterback Quentin Harris for the season during Saturday’s 33-30 victory over the Blue Devils.

Football Takeaways: Ford, defense shine again

By Jack Clay, Staff Writer • October 7, 2019
Paris Ford led another quality performance from Pitt's defense, but the offense must find more consistency if the Panthers want to run the table.
Quarterback Kenny Pickett threw the ball 34 times in just the first half at Duke on Saturday.

Pitt football’s “Cardiac Cats” steal a win at Duke

By Michael Elesimogun, Staff Writer • October 6, 2019
After building a 26-3 lead early in the third quarter, it looked like the Panthers (4-2, 1-1 ACC) were going to cruise over the Duke Blue Devils (3-2, 1-1 ACC) for their first ACC win of the season.
Sophomore tackle Jaylen Twyman (97) leads the Panthers with six sacks on the season.

Prediction: Pitt, Kessman to pull through against Duke

By Elliott Borawski, Staff Writer • October 3, 2019
In this week’s football game against Duke, a game-winning kick could be the difference as the Panthers barely survive going into their bye week.
Redshirt sophomore Todd Sibley Jr. put up 106 yards rushing against Delaware on Saturday, making him the first Pitt halfback to break the century mark on a game this season.

Pitt football needs to regroup, refine before Duke

By Elliot Borawski, Staff Writer • September 29, 2019
Pitt football suffered — if that’s even possible — a disappointing win on Saturday afternoon against Delaware. And as the ACC schedule looms, the Panthers have to clean up the mistakes in order to avoid a letdown against Duke.
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