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
Sophomore wide receiver V’Lique Carter (19) pushes for yardage against Virgina at the season opener on Aug. 31.

Pitt football to rebound against Ohio

By Michael Elesinmogun, Staff Writer • September 5, 2019
After a disappointing loss in the season opener against Virginia, Pitt football hopes to bounce back when it welcomes the Ohio Bobcats.
Crissy Shannon is Pitt's first female drum major.

Crissy Shannon: Bending over backwards for Pitt band

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • September 5, 2019
Pitt senior Crissy Shannon earned the role of drum major last spring, becoming the first woman to do so in the band’s 108-year history.
Defensive Lineman Keyshon Camp (10) pumps up his teammates as the rivalry against PSU heats up. (Photo by Wenhao Wu | Assistant Visual Editor)

Keyshon Camp to undergo season-ending surgery

By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor • September 4, 2019
Pitt head football coach Pat Narduzzi announced on Wednesday afternoon that junior defensive tackle Keyshon Camp will undergo season-ending surgery on a knee injury suffered in last Saturday’s season opener vs. Virginia. 
Junior quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) rolls out to his right before throwing his second interception while being chased down by junior Virginia outside linebacker Charles Snowden (11).

Takeaways from Pitt football’s opening loss

By Nick Carlisano, Staff Writer • September 2, 2019
Under the helm of new offensive coordinator Mark Whipple, the Panthers utilized a pass-heavy attack as the backfield took a backseat.

VIDEO | Pitt vs. UVa

September 2, 2019

Missed opportunities doom Pitt in 30-14 loss to Virginia

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • August 31, 2019
Pitt simply didn’t make the right plays at the right times, falling 30-14 to Virginia in Saturday night’s home opener at Heinz Field.
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) looks to throw downfield against the Carolina Panthers in the second half on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2018, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The beginner’s guide to 2019 fantasy football

By Michael Elesinmogun, for the Pitt News • August 29, 2019
As the NFL season gets ready to begin on Thursday, fans are starting to put their fantasy football teams together. It’s a challenging process that brings plenty of uncertainty, leaving you to make educated guesses as you draft. To help with this drafting process, here are five dos and don'ts that will help prepare you for draft day — along with the biggest sleeper at every position that you may want to keep your eyes on.
Coach Narduzzi announced redshirt freshman running back Mychale Salahuddin’s transfer from Pitt on Thursday.

Salahuddin to transfer from Pitt

By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor • August 29, 2019
Panther’s football head coach Pat Narduzzi announced on Thursday that redshirt freshman running back Mychale Salahuddin has entered the NCAA transfer portal. 
Layne Van Buskirk (7) recorded the third highest hitting percentage in program history last season.

Panther Spotlight: Fall athletes to watch

By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor • August 27, 2019
A pair of Pitt Canadians are poised to build on sensational performances, while a junior running back looks to separate himself on the depth chart
Junior Damarri Mathis (21) is listed as a co-starter cornerback alongside junior Jason Pinnock.

Pitt football releases initial depth chart

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • August 26, 2019
Pitt football released its first official depth chart Monday afternoon — and though it didn’t unveil any shocking revelations, some of its inclusions and absences are noteworthy.
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