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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Defensive lineman Jaylen Twyman (97) posted a career-high six tackles and added 1.5 sacks, bringing his team leading total for the season to 4.5.

Football Takeaways: Twyman and the defense prove true to hype, while the offense continues to disappoint

By Ben Bobeck, Staff Writer • September 15, 2019
So close and yet so far — Pitt football was within a yard of closing its rivalry with Penn State out with a colossal upset Saturday at Beaver Stadium, but came up short in a 17-10 loss.
Patrick Mahomes (15) of the Kansas City Chiefs attempts a pass during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field on Sept. 8 in Jacksonville, Florida.

Looking ahead to Week 2 in the NFL

By Nick Carlisano, Senior Staff Writer • September 12, 2019
There’s plenty excitement in store for NFL Week 2 now that the world has gotten a taste of how this season may pan out. What follows are some matchups to look forward to, as well as players and stories to keep an eye on for this weekend’s slate of games.
The Nittany Lion looks like a cheap knockoff.

Top Ten | Things worth creating a new rivalry with Penn State over

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • September 12, 2019
Nittany Lions, save yourselves now and quit like Bret Stephens quit Twitter. Here are 10 new rivalry options where we’d beat Penn State.
Junior wide receiver Maurice Ffrench (2) celebrates after receiving a 32 yard pass.

Keystone Classic Preview: Who prevails in the centennial game?

By Tyler Moran, Staff Writer • September 12, 2019
Pitt and Penn State will play in the 100th — and possibly final — football game between the two storied rivals. Will the Panthers even the series?
Head coach Narduzzi enters Heinz Field before Saturday’s matchup with Ohio University.

Narduzzi press conference: Week 3

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • September 10, 2019
Pat Narduzzi delivered what will likely be some of the only team comments until game day during his usual Monday morning press conference.
Sophomore Vincent Davis rushed for 247 yards on Thursday at Georgia Tech

Takeaways from Pitt football’s win over Ohio

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • September 8, 2019
Pitt’s win over Ohio saw some new team developments, including improved play from the tight end position and the emergence of a new presence in the backfield.

VIDEO: “Roll” with the Panthers Gameday Recap: vs. University of Ohio 9/7/19

September 8, 2019

Senior wide receiver Maurice Ffrench eludes Ohio's secondary on his way to complete his first touchdown of the season.

Photos: Pitt football 20-10 victory over Ohio University

By Thomas Yang and Sarah Cutshall • September 7, 2019

Maurice Ffrench blows by the Ohio defense on his way to a 74-yard touchdown.

Ffrench connection leads Pitt football over Ohio, 20-10

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • September 7, 2019
Senior wideout Maurice Ffrench was crucial in Pitt's win over Ohio, setting new career highs with 10 receptions for 138 yards.
Pitt and Penn State football have had a messy and complicated on and off relationship. The last time Pitt won against Penn State was in 2016, when Pitt won with a last-minute interception and a final score of 42-39.

A requiem for the Pitt-Penn State game

By Dominic Campbell, Senior Staff Writer • September 5, 2019
The Penn State game on Sept. 14 at Beaver Stadium will bring an end — for now — to the on-and-off historic rivalry between the Pitt Panthers and Penn State Nittany Lions.
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