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Virginia native Wendell Davis was one of 17 players to sign National Letters of Intent to Pitt on Dec. 20. (Photo courtesy of Wendell Davis)

Wendell Davis brings linebacker depth to Pitt

By Alex Lehmbeck, Staff Writer January 17, 2018

When Wendell Davis committed to Pitt in June of 2017, the Panthers realized right away they had gotten a good one. Head coach Pat Narduzzi tweeted his excitement fewer than 20 minutes later, with a...

Defensive coordinator Josh Conklin is leaving the Panthers football team. (John Hamilton / Managing Editor)

Defensive coordinator Josh Conklin leaves Pitt

Pitt defensive coordinator Josh Conklin will be leaving the team for Wofford College, head coach Pat Narduzzi confirmed Tuesday. Reports Monday night said Wofford — an FCS school in South Carolina...

With Zelinski’s addition to the roster, it is unlikely head coach Pat Narduzzi returns all quarterback options. (Anna Bongardino / Assistant Visual Editor)

Junior-college quarterback commits to Pitt

By Jordan Mondell | Assistant Sports Editor December 10, 2017

Pitt football just signed a junior-college quarterback for next season, extending their roster under center. Tyler Zelinski of Erie Community College said Sunday on Twitter he committed to Pitt as a...

Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi signed a seven-year contract extension Wednesday. (John Hamilton / Managing Editor)

Narduzzi signs 7-year contract extension

Pat Narduzzi signed a seven-year contract extension, Athletic Director Heather Lyke announced Wednesday, keeping Pitt’s football head coach around until at least 2024. Pitt is coming off a relatively...

Sophomore quarterback Kenny Pickett ran in two  touchdowns during the Panthers' victory over Miami at Heinz Field last year. This year, Pitt lost in a game of ugly offenses. (Photo via Pete Madia/Pitt Athletics)

Pitt football’s rebuilding shows in final game

By Kevin Bertha | Staff Writer November 27, 2017

For the second year in a row, and nearly 10 years to the day since the infamous “13-9” win over West Virginia, a mediocre Pitt football team upset another No. 2 team in the nation. The victory over...

Junior running back Darrin Hall scored four touchdowns in the Panthers’ 34-31 loss to the North Carolina Tar Heels. (Photo by John Hamilton | Managing Editor)

Panthers make fatal mistakes against Tar Heels

By David Leftwich | Senior Staff Writer November 13, 2017

A kickoff returned for a touchdown, a fumble near the goal line and a trick play touchdown may have been the biggest plays of the day Thursday — and they all went against the Panther football team. A...

Redshirt sophomore linebacker Saleem Brightwell helped Pitt to victory with his defensive performance. (Photo Thomas Yang | Senior Staff Photographer)

Pitt defense is the key to a successful season end

By Kevin Bertha | Staff Writer October 29, 2017

Grabbing a second consecutive ACC win Saturday, Pitt football shone brightly on defense — almost as dazzling as the second-week-in-a-row victory lights — as they beat Virginia, 31-14. The Panthers...

Junior running back Darrin Hall had more than 250 yards and three touchdowns in his break-out game against Duke Saturday. (Photo by Anna Bongardino | Assistant Visual Editor)

Darrin Hall adds a needed spark to Pitt offense

By Trent Leonard | Staff Writer October 22, 2017

In his breakout performance, junior running back Darrin Hall led Pitt to a 24-17 victory over Duke Saturday, rushing 24 times for an incredible 254 yards and three touchdowns. Hall accounted for more than...

First-year quarterback Kenny Pickett completed five of 13 passes in Pitt’s 35-17 loss to NC State. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Senior Staff Photographer)

Narduzzi’s quarterback shuffle costs Panthers

By Adin Link | For The Pitt News October 15, 2017

This season’s Panther football team has certainly not been afraid to make unconventional choices in their game plan, especially when it comes to the quarterback position. Pat Narduzzi has used two...

Pitt Panthers beat Rice Owls at Heinz Field Saturday afternoon with a final score of 42-10. (Photo by Thomas Yang | Staff Photographer)

Pitt offense bolstered Browne in matchup against Rice

By Abbot Zuk | Staff Writer October 1, 2017

It took until the last day of September for the Pitt Panthers to finally shake their losing streak and defeat the Rice Owls. This was only their second win of the season and their first since Sept. 2. Many...

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