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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
Pitt football has been successful in containing the spread of COVID-19 with very few absences, after seven players missed the first game of the season on Sept. 12 against Austin Peay.

How future Pitt football opponents are managing COVID-19 on campus

By Tyler Mathes, Staff Writer • October 7, 2020
Pitt football will hit the road for the first time this week, and will brace for the COVID-19 landscape of the campuses they are visiting.
Sophomore Vincent Davis (22) continues to get the bulk of the carries at running back for Pitt, showing significant improvement from last year.

Preview: Panthers to breeze past NC State

By Tyler Mathes, Staff Writer • October 2, 2020
Pitt is off to its first 3-0 start since 2014, looking for the program’s first 4-0 start since 2000.
Pitt lost to Boston College 31-30 in an overtime thriller on Saturday.

Preview: Panthers enter top-25 home matchup with Louisville

By Tyler Mathes, Staff Writer • September 24, 2020
Pitt will take on Louisville this Saturday in the first matchup between ranked teams at Heinz Field since 2009.
Staff writer Tyler Mathes predicts Pitt will win this Saturday vs. Syracuse.

Preview: Panthers to squash Orange

By Tyler Mathes, Staff Writer • September 17, 2020
Coming off of a thunderous 55-0 win over Austin Peay to open the season, the Pitt Panthers (1-0, 0-0 ACC) host the Syracuse Orange (0-1, 0-1 ACC) tomorrow at 12:00 p.m. at Heinz Field. 
The NCAA will be adopting different protocols this season to try and keep players and personnel safe from COVID-19, including encouraging same-day travel, using electronic whistles and limiting attendance.

Preview: Panthers to coast by Governors

By Tyler Mathes, Staff Writer • September 11, 2020
Narduzzi’s squad will suit up for the first time on Saturday, hosting the Austin Peay Governors at Heinz Field.
Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald is shrouded in pregame fog before taking on the Seattle Seahawks at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on December 8, 2019.

Panthers in the Pros: Who to watch out for entering 2020 NFL season

By Tyler Mathes, Staff Writer • September 3, 2020
A plethora of great NFL players have come out of Pitt, including eight hall of fame inductees. Here are the former Panthers who should attract the most attention entering the 2020 season. 
Pitt football’s 2020 campaign kicks off one week from Saturday at home against Austin Peay.

Projecting Pitt football’s 2020 season

By Tyler Mathes, Staff Writer • September 1, 2020
Pitt football’s 2020 campaign kicks off one week from Saturday at home against Austin Peay, meaning it’s time to speculate on how the Panthers will fare in this strange season.
Duke's Tre Jones, left, drives against Miami's Chris Lykes during the second half at the Watsco Center on Jan. 4. Duke won, 95-62.

ACC Tournament awaits struggling Panthers

By Tyler Mathes, For the Pitt News • March 6, 2020
Next up is the ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament starting Tuesday, where Pitt basketball will face a serious uphill battle to advance through the bracket.
First-year forward Justin Champagnie competes for possession of the ball.

Pitt flops against rival Syracuse on Senior Night

By Stephen Thompson and Tyler Mathes • February 27, 2020
In a game that could have proven pivotal as the Pitt men’s basketball closes the season, the Panthers failed to show up, falling to Syracuse in a lifeless 23-point blowout Wednesday night.
Sophomore guards Xavier Johnson (pictured) and Trey McGowens average a combined 25.5 points per game.

Turnovers tell story of Pitt’s season

By Tyler Mathes, For the Pitt News • January 21, 2020
Pitt basketball boasts a pair of talented playmaking guards, but often their aggression can cost their team more than help.
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