Narduzzi talks gameday procedures, rushing attack and Syracuse at latest presser
By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor
September 16, 2020
Narduzzi said that coming out of the tunnel to an empty Heinz Field felt different, expecting to see the band, cheerleaders and dance team forming a lane onto the field.
2020 college football rule changes: what you need to know
By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor
September 13, 2020
The biggest game-day change — the absence of fans — was impossible to miss. But you might not have noticed some of the many small details that the NCAA and ACC have implemented this year to maintain safety and enhance gameplay. Here’s what you need to know.
Panthers trounce Governors at empty Heinz Field to open season
By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor
September 12, 2020
The Panthers opened the season with a 55-0 victory over the Austin Peay Governors filled with highlights on both sides of the ball.
Pitt prepares for new slate of intramural sports this fall
By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor
September 8, 2020
Pitt has offered a modified slate of intramural sports that will begin play in late September.
2020 ACC football power rankings
By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor
September 6, 2020
College football is back — the first eight FBS games of the season took place this weekend, giving fans a glimpse of what a season amid the COVID-19 pandemic will look like. While the nation’s most prestigious conference, the SEC, won’t kick off until Sept. 26, the ACC and Big 12 will debut the first Power Five conference games this week.
Pitt football season-ticket holders prepare for a new game day experience this fall
By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor
September 2, 2020
Pitt football season-ticket holders have started to plan for the possibility of a season without any of the Saturday traditions they’ve grown so accustomed to.
Narduzzi, Pitt defense must overcome key losses to build off impressive 2019 season
By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor
September 2, 2020
After losing several valuable contributors from last year’s stout Panther defense, Narduzzi has a chance this year to prove his coaching prowess by overcoming adversity to produce one of the nation’s strongest defenses in 2020.
Panthers, Steelers won’t have fans at September home games
By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor
August 27, 2020
When Pitt football takes the field for their season opener against Austin Peay, not a single fan will sit in the stands.
Point-Counterpoint: College football this fall is too dangerous
By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor
August 26, 2020
As schools move toward an online-only semester amid an unprecedented pandemic, college football shouldn’t play this fall
Pitt announces season opener, cornerback Mathis suffers devastating setback
By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor
August 26, 2020
Pitt head football coach Pat Narduzzi routinely emphasizes the importance of preparation. Speaking to reporters Tuesday afternoon, he seemed at slight unease with one obstacle in his team’s preparation this fall — Pitt’s incomplete schedule.