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The Pitt News

Senior running back Qadree Ollison (30) picked up 49 yards at Pitt's 45-14 loss to UCF Saturday. (Photo by Anna Bongardino | Visual Editor)

Three takeaways from Pitt’s 45-14 loss to UCF

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor September 30, 2018
The Panthers produced their worst game of the season Saturday against the University of Central Florida, allowing a season-high 568 yards and gaining a season-low 272 yards.
Senior running back Darrin Hall (22) leaps over Georgia Tech senior linebacker Brant Mitchell (51) while carrying the ball. The Panthers have lost two straight games since that win.

UCF wins 17th straight game, pummels Pitt 45-14

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor September 29, 2018
The Panthers looked listless on both sides of the ball, producing a season-low 272 yards of total offense and allowing a season-high 568 yards on defense
The North Carolina Tar Heels defeated the Panthers 34-31 at Heinz Field last November.

Three takeaways from Pitt’s ugly UNC loss

By Michael Nitti, Staff Writer September 23, 2018
The Panthers once again disappeared in the second half against UNC, continuing a disappointing season-long trend.
Senior running back Darrin Hall (22), pictured here against Georgia Tech, led Pitt with 84 rushing yards in their loss to North Carolina.

Panthers falter in second half, lose sixth straight ACC game to UNC

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor September 22, 2018
The Panthers faded after leading 28-21 at halftime, getting outscored 17-7 and outgained by 138 yards in the second half.
Redshirt sophomore defensive lineman Patrick Jones II (91) makes an illegal face-mask grab while attempting to sack Penn State senior quarterback Trace McSorley (9).

Takeaways from Pitt’s blowout loss in Keystone Clash

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor September 9, 2018
The Pitt football team put forth a pitiful effort in Saturday night’s 51-6 blowout loss to in-state rival Penn State — here are some of the biggest takeaways from that game.
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