The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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
Senior quarterback Kenny Pickett threw four interceptions in Pitt's 52-17 loss to Clemson on Saturday

Horrific first quarter dooms Pitt in 52-17 loss at Clemson

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor • November 28, 2020
Last time Pitt went to Death Valley, the Panthers shocked undefeated Clemson in one of the greatest games in program history. Pitt didn’t have any of its 2016 magic on Saturday, as a treacherous start led to a 52-17 loss.
First-year wide receiver Jaylon Barden celebrates his first career touchdown during Pitt's 47-14 win over Virginia Tech on Saturday

Shorthanded Panthers blowout Hokies 47-14 on Senior Day

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor • November 21, 2020
While players usually walk on the field with their families for the ceremonies, Pitt couldn’t carry on the tradition during the COVID-19 pandemic. Players came out by themselves this year, as their families provided video messages on the jumbotron.
The Panthers will play the Yellow Jackets in Atlanta at 7 p.m. on the ACC Network Saturday.

Narduzzi praises young players, Pickett and Georgia Tech’s athleticism

By John Riskis, Staff Writer • November 11, 2020
Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi couldn’t help but express his pride in the team on Monday, after the Panthers came back from a 14-3 first-quarter deficit.
Senior quarterback Kenny Pickett announced on Twitter Tuesday night that he will return for a fifth season.

Pickett returns, Panthers stomp the Seminoles 41-17

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor • November 7, 2020
Coming off a four-game skid — and the sudden departure of its best player — Pitt responded with a dominant 41-17 win at Florida State, led by Kenny Pickett in his return from injury.
Narduzzi addresses Ford, upcoming Florida State game

Narduzzi addresses Ford, upcoming Florida State game

By John Riskis, Staff Writer • November 3, 2020
Junior safety Paris Ford’s decision to opt out of the remainder of Pitt’s 2020 football season dominated discussions during Pitt football’s Monday press conference.
Paris Ford celebrates his interception during the third quarter against Syracuse.

Star safety Ford opts out of remaining 2020 football games

By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor • November 2, 2020
All-American candidate and starting safety for Pitt football’s stout defense, junior Paris Ford, has opted out of the remainder of the 2020 season, head coach Pat Narduzzi confirmed Monday afternoon.
Football head coach Pat Narduzzi, is in his sixth year as a head coach at Pitt.

Column | Next level nowhere in sight under Narduzzi

By Kyle Saxon, Staff Writer • October 23, 2020
While the unprecedented circumstances of the 2020 college football season have raised reasonable questions regarding how to evaluate a coach’s performance, Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi has made this task quite easy.
Senior quarterback Kenny Pickett’s health is questionable due to an ankle injury sustained during last week's game against Boston College.

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.
Football head coach Pat Narduzzi discussed the team’s recent loss to NC State and upcoming challenges for the Panthers at his weekly press conference on Monday.

Narduzzi, Pitt look forward after NC State upset

By Alex Lehmbeck, Sports Editor • October 7, 2020
Head football coach Pat Narduzzi said he’s not sure if he’s ever seen a team as quiet as the Panthers after Saturday’s loss to NC State.
Football head coach Pat Narduzzi discussed Saturday’s game against Louisville and hinted at the potential to have some fans at Saturday’s NC State game in his weekly press conference on Monday.

Narduzzi, Pitt thriving in new normal, but ‘not out of the woods yet’

By Stephen Thompson, Assistant Sports Editor • September 29, 2020
Pat Narduzzi’s Panthers are 3-0, fresh off of a win over a top-25 team and are thriving in the new normal of pandemic play. But they’re “not out of the woods yet,” he said.
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