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Preview: Pitt will win battle of the trenches against Virginia Tech

By Tyler Mathes, Senior Staff Writer • November 20, 2020

Pitt wins, but not by much, as the defensive lines of each team will slow this game down enough to make it interesting.

Column | Panther draft class filled with most first-round talent in years

By Tyler Mathes, Senior Staff Writer • November 18, 2020

The NFL Draft will be held April 29 to May 1 in Cleveland. Pitt comes in with a strong class including not only the six players listed below, but at least five others who have a shot at a late selection or at least might receive training camp invites.

Football Preview: Yellen will perform well, but not good enough to beat the Seminoles

By Tyler Mathes, Staff Writer • November 6, 2020

Pitt’s rushing attack possesses the key to this game. Rushing for 44 yards on 20 carries against Notre Dame two weeks ago isn’t a winning strategy.

Column | Pickett needs healthy finish to maintain professional prospects

By Tyler Mathes, Senior Staff Writer • November 2, 2020

Senior staff writer Tyler Mathes argues that Panthers quarterback Kenny Pickett will need a productive end to the 2020 season in order to keep his chance at a professional career alive.

Mid-season grades: evaluating Pitt’s position groups during the bye week

By Tyler Mathes, Staff Writer • October 30, 2020

Pitt’s bye week presents the opportunity to evaluate which Panther units have carried their weight thus far, and which haven’t.

‘Big 4’ sports leagues focus on social justice issues in a year like no other

By Tyler Mathes, Staff Writer • October 28, 2020

Society’s problems have never blended into the sports world the way they have in 2020

Preview: Panthers will shock unbeaten Irish

By Tyler Mathes, Staff Writer • October 23, 2020

After losing three straight games, Pitt desperately needs a turnaround win. Staff writer Tyler Mathes thinks they’ll get that victory this week against No. 3 Notre Dame. Find out why here:

Preview: Panthers continue losing skid against Canes

By Tyler Mathes, Staff Writer • October 16, 2020

Coming off back-to-back losses, the Pitt Panthers (3-2, 2-2 ACC) travel to South Beach to take on the No. 13 Miami Hurricanes (3-1, 2-1 ACC) Saturday at noon on the ACC Network. The Panthers are eager to redeem themselves after last week’s heartbreaking overtime loss to Boston College.

‘Renting’ an NFL head coach: Does it actually work?

By Tyler Mathes, Staff Writer • October 14, 2020

Renting a coach in football, whether at the professional or collegiate level, doesn’t happen too often. “Renting” refers to an interim coach hired in the middle of a season to replace a coach who got sacked.

Preview: Pitt to rebound against Boston College

By Tyler Mathes, Staff Writer • October 9, 2020

Undefeated no longer, the Pitt Panthers (3-1, 2-1 ACC), coming off a subpar performance against the NC State Wolfpack, take the road for the first time this Saturday against the Boston College Eagles (2-1, 1-1 ACC).