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The Pitt News

First-year defensive back and wide receiver V’Lique Carter rushes the ball during the Panthers’ 54-45 victory over Duke Oct. 27.

Takeaways: Pitt running into ACC Championship Contention

By Michael Nitti, Staff Writer November 6, 2018
Pitt had one of its performances of the year on both sides of the ball and on the road last Friday. The Panthers emerging defense held a hot Virginia offense to 44 rushing yards and earned its first road win of the season.
Redshirt senior running back Qadree Ollison (30) celebrates after running for Pitt's first touchdown against Georgia Tech.

Photos: Pitt Football vs. Georgia Tech

By Sarah Cutshall and Thomas Yang September 15, 2018

On a sunny Saturday afternoon, Pitt fans witnessed a complete turn-around of Panther football. Exhibiting a major improvement from last week’s game against Penn State, the Panthers showed promise both...

Redshirt first-year defensive back Paris Ford (12) runs past redshirt sophomore defensive back Phil Campbell (24) after receiving a punt. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Visual Editor)

Gallery: Spring Blue and Gold game

By Thomas Yang | Visual Editor April 15, 2018

The Panthers split their football team into Blue and Gold sides Saturday afternoon for their annual Spring Game, a contest in which neither offense looked exceptional. It proved fitting that a defensive...

A small crowd watches as Pitt beats Virginia on a cold day last month. (Photo by Wenhao Wu | Assistant Visual Editor)

Column: Tarps a temporary cover for Pitt’s attendance problem

By Brandon Glass | Staff Writer November 14, 2017

As the game clock at Heinz Field ticked down on the Panthers Thursday night, the already prevalent splotches of bright yellow seats grew as the paltry crowd dispersed. The team’s chances to beat a 1-6...

(Illustration by Raka Sarkar | Senior Staff Illustrator)

Students sport game day garb

By Sarah Connor, For The Pitt News October 2, 2017

As music blasted through speakers in the trunk of a crossover SUV, scores of students tossed footballs and played cornhole in parking lots outside of Heinz Field Saturday before the football team’s game...

Oklahoma State quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) looks to pass under pressure from Texas Christian defensive end Isaiah Chambers (99) on Saturday, Nov. 19. (Richard W. Rodriguez/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/TNS)

Cowboys’ combo more threatening than PSU

By Abbot Zuk | For The Pitt News September 13, 2017

Trace McSorley’s aerial attack and Saquon Barkley’s electrifying footwork from Saturday’s football game against Penn State will look like child’s play compared to what senior quarterback Mason...

For the Pitt Panthers to join the ranks of college football's best, the team must recruit more effectively in Western Pennsylvania. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

COLUMN: Pitt must attract local talent to excel

By Ryan Zimba | Staff Writer January 31, 2017

From 2011 to 2014, Pitt football muddled its way to four straight 6-6 regular seasons. In head coach Pat Narduzzi’s first two seasons, the Panthers have drastically improved and enjoyed back-to-back...

Pitt defensive back David Sumner smashes into a Penn State ball carrier in the 1992 game. Pitt News file photo.

Pitt-Penn State expected to set Pittsburgh sporting event attendance record

By Steve Rotstein / Sports Editor September 7, 2016

Saturday’s game at Heinz Field between the Pitt Panthers and the Penn State Nittany Lions is set to be the all-time most attended sporting event in the city of Pittsburgh, according to Pitt Athletic...

Pitt eclipsed its all-time record for football season ticket sales Saturday. Meghan Sunners | Senior Staff Photographers

Pitt sets new record for season ticket sales at Heinz Field

By Steve Rotstein / Sports Editor August 6, 2016

Pitt has officially broken its all-time record for football season tickets sold, athletic director Scott Barnes announced Saturday via Twitter. The school has sold over 53,775 season tickets for...

The Pitt-Penn State football rivalry will be renewed at Heinz Field this fall. Photo courtesy of Pitt Archives

Pitt vs. Penn State: Long time, no rivalry

One of Pennsylvania’s most storied football rivalries is back — for now. After a 16-year hiatus, the Pittsburgh Panthers and the Penn State Nittany Lions will battle it out on the gridiron for the...

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