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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The womens' soccer team celebrates after scoring. Pitt’s men’s and women’s soccer programs both received their highest ranking in school history from the United Soccer Coaches Wednesday.

Pitt men’s and women’s soccer earn highest rankings in program history

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor • September 24, 2020
Pitt’s men’s and women’s soccer programs enjoyed huge milestones this week — both teams received their highest ranking in school history.
Paris Ford celebrates after making an interception in the third quarter of Saturday's game against Syracuse.

Panther defense makes up for offensive woes to beat Syracuse 21-10

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor • September 19, 2020
In a game marked by offensive mishaps, Pitt (2-0, 1-0 ACC) beat conference rival Syracuse (0-2, 0-2 ACC) 21-10.
Head coach Pat Narduzzi addressed questions about the team’s first game, COVID-19 precautions, and the upcoming Syracuse game from reporters on Monday during his weekly press conference.

Narduzzi talks gameday procedures, rushing attack and Syracuse at latest presser

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor • September 15, 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.
The NCAA has extended the sidelines that players can be in when they aren’t in the game from the 25-yard line to the 15.

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.
The Panthers opened the season with a 55-0 victory over the Austin Peay Governors on Saturday.

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 will hold intramural sports in the Cost Sports Center, Trees Hall and Fitzgerald Field House. The capacity at each event during game time will be 25 people.

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.
Senior safety Damar Hamlin (03) tackles Syracuse running back Jarveon Howard (28) during the 2018 matchup with the Orange at Heinz Field.

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 announced it won’t have any spectators in the stands for at least the first three games of the season, in compliance with Pennsylvania’s health guidelines during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pitt football season-ticket holders prepare for a new game day experience this fall

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor • September 1, 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.
Pitt head football coach Pat Narduzzi (middle) points to players such as Rashad Weaver (left), Patrick Jones and Keyshon Camp to fill roles left by Jaylen Twyman (right) and Damarri Mathis.

Narduzzi, Pitt defense must overcome key losses to build off impressive 2019 season

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor • September 1, 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.
The Panthers say they are working on attendance plans, and will announce them “very soon.”

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.
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