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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

Opinion | The Steelers are winning ugly, and that’s ok

Opinion | The Steelers are winning ugly, and that’s ok

By James Carter, Staff Writer September 26, 2024

In a shocker to people outside of the fandom, the Pittsburgh Steelers hold a 3-0 record and sit atop the AFC North.  What isn’t surprising is how the team has done it, with an elite defense and a...

Redshirt first-year quarterback Eli Holstein (10) prepares to throw the football at the Backyard Brawl against West Virginia on Saturday.

Takeaways | Elite Eli, a special special teams and clutch defense win it for Pitt

By James Carter, Staff Writer September 15, 2024

In a stunning come-from-behind victory, Pitt football provided an instant classic in the storied Backyard Brawl, a rivalry continuously providing great games and memories.  After a back-and-forth first...

Players pile on each other during the Backyard Brawl on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022.

Preview | Desmond Reid, Pitt football to take on archrival West Virginia

By James Carter, Staff Writer September 11, 2024

Following Saturday’s come-from-behind win against Cincinnati, Pitt football has to quickly turn to face its bitter rival West Virginia.  For the final time until 2029, the Backyard Brawl returns...

Pittsburgh's Steve Malinchak (7) and teammates celebrate their 13-9 upset win over No. 2 West Virginia Dec. 1, 2007, in Morgantown, W.Va.

Column | What does “13-9” really mean?

By Conor Hutchison and James Carter September 10, 2024

This Saturday marks the 107th edition of the Backyard Brawl. If bystanders do not know what this game means, they will find out.  Time stops when these two teams play one another. Few teams have played...

Pitt football players celebrate a touchdown at the game against Kent State on Saturday, Aug. 31.

In an early test for Holstein and the new-look Panthers, Pitt travels to Cincinnati for the “River City Rivalry”

By James Carter, Staff Writer September 5, 2024

After a strong opening to the season, the Panthers will travel to Cincinnati to take on the Bearcats in another edition of the “River City Rivalry.” Last year, the Bearcats marched into Pittsburgh...

Pitt football players practice defensive tactics at summer training camp at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex.

Pitt football prepares for season with a new style, new roster and, hopefully, a new record

By Conor Hutchison, James Carter August 29, 2024

With Pitt football’s season opener against Kent State less than a week away, head coach Pat Narduzzi wants to ensure that his Panthers are grounded in preparing for the season ahead. Kent State was...

Roc the Panther waves a flag at the Pitt football spring game on April 15 at Acrisure Stadium.

Comparing Pitt sports teams to food

By James Carter, Staff Writer August 28, 2024

Have you ever looked up with two minutes left in the fourth quarter of a do-or-die Pitt football game and wondered, “Would this team be a meat or a carb?” If so, you’re not alone. In times of stress...

Pirates and Steelers Summer Report and their paths to contention

Pirates and Steelers Summer Report and their paths to contention

By James Carter, Staff Writer August 23, 2024

It’s an interesting time to cheer for Pittsburgh sports. All three of Pittsburgh’s franchises stand at different junctures of championship contention and are looking to pull the city out of a slump...

Students yell and grab first-year wide receiver Myles Alston (20) as they celebrate Pitt football's win over West Virginia on Sept. 1, 2022.

New Student guide to Pitt football

By James Carter, Staff Writer August 4, 2024

Welcome to Pittsburgh, your new home for the next few years of your academic career and the residing city of the Pitt Panthers. Whether you’re from the area or coming in from around the world, you likely...

Column | Caitlin Clark adapts to life in the WNBA

Column | Caitlin Clark adapts to life in the WNBA

By James Carter, Staff Writer June 20, 2024

Caitlin Clark is the rare type of athlete that needs little introduction. Showcasing a rare blend of limitless scoring range and passing ability, Clark amassed one of the most decorated careers of any...

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