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
From left, former Pitt defensive back Brandon Hill (9), redshirt senior defensive lineman David Green (2), former linebacker SirVocea Dennis (7) and former wide receiver Myles Alston (20) run down the field during their game against Clemson at Acrisure Stadium on Oct. 23, 2021.

Pitt football continues to take advantage of western PA talent

By Thomas O'Connor, Staff Writer • October 12, 2023

It’s no secret that Pitt football heavily recruits in their own backyard, benefiting from the overload of talent in western Pennsylvania. Due to Pitt’s success the last few years, many Pittsburgh natives...

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) warms up before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Oct. 8.

Former Pitt football players making an impact in the NFL

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor • October 11, 2023

With ten Pro Football Hall of Famers and 336 NFL alumni, Pitt football has a history of producing talent for the big leagues. Currently, 27 former Panthers are on active NFL rosters — 12 are No. 1 on...

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce talks to the media, Friday, Oct. 6, at the team's training facility in Kansas City, Mo.

Opinion | The hottest football players right now

By Kelly Xiong, Senior Staff Columnist • October 11, 2023
I’ve noticed a pattern of who is constantly trending and talked about. So here is a list of who I think the hottest football players are right now — though, whether or not you find them attractive or hot is to each their own. 
Junior running back Rodney Hammond Jr. (6) runs upfield during Saturday night's game against UNC at Acrisure Stadium.

Preview | Pitt football looking for a spark against No. 14 Louisville

By Ben Pisano, Staff Writer • October 11, 2023

Following a much-needed bye-week after a brutal 1-4 start, Pitt football returns to Acrisure Stadium for a homecoming matchup against No. 14 Louisville.  The Pitt and Louisville football programs are...

Opinion | Athletes are people, too

Opinion | Athletes are people, too

By Jameson Keebler, Senior Staff Columnist • October 10, 2023
Athletes should express themselves freely and not feel confined by the masculine stereotypes created by the culture surrounding sports.
Redshirt senior Phil Jurkovec stands on the side lines during Pitt Football's spring game at Acrisure Stadium.

Former Pitt football quarterback Phil Jurkovec making move to tight end

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor • October 5, 2023

When reports came out that Pitt football decided to bench redshirt senior quarterback Phil Jurkovec, it appeared that the former Pitt signal callers’ career was over. But Jurkovec isn’t ready to...

Taylor Swift, right, watches from a suite alongside Travis Kelce's mother, Donna Kelce, inside Arrowhead Stadium during the first half of an NFL football game between the Chicago Bears and Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Sept. 24, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo.

Counter-point | The media and fans are taking Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship too far

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor • October 2, 2023

This column is part of a point-counterpoint series. To read the opposing side, click here. Here’s an interesting fact about myself — I grew up about 20 minutes away from Taylor Swift’s hometown...

Head coach Pat Narduzzi yells at players during the Backyard Brawl in Morgantown, West Virginia, on Saturday.

Pitt football extends losing streak to four games, loses to Virginia Tech 38-21

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer • October 1, 2023

Pitt football’s (1-4, ACC 0-2) woes continue as they lost 38-21 to a struggling Virginia Tech (2-3, ACC 1-0) team on Saturday night in Blacksburg, Virginia. The Panthers now have to wait until mid-October...

Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison (2) fumbles the ball in front of Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Mario Goodrich (31) and Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nicholas Morrow (41) during the second half of an NFL football game Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, in Philadelphia.

Editorial | The reality of racism in football has made itself known again

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • September 21, 2023
An alarming amount of news articles have made the headlines about football fans hurling attacks and racist remarks at the players. Between the messages to Mattison and the University of Alabama fans’ racist and homophobic comments to Texas football players, we are beginning to see conversations on race and football spark back up. 
Redshirt Senior Quarterback Phil Jurkovec (5) throws a pass during the Backyard Brawl in Morgantown, West Virginia, on Saturday.

Feature | Fans and media alike point fingers following Pitt football’s 17-6 loss to West Virginia

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor • September 18, 2023

Pitt football’s energy was palpable during its warm-ups at the Backyard Brawl in Morgantown on Saturday night. The Panthers’ players — eager to down the Mountaineers for the second straight year...

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