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

Pitts Tre Tipton (5) and George Aston (35) tackle Nittany Lions running back Miles Sanders during the Panthers 42-39 win last season. (Photo by John Hamilton | Managing Editor)

Predicting Pitt football’s 2017 campaign

By Dominic Campbell / Staff Writer August 29, 2017

Coming off a season in which it beat both the national champion and the Big Ten champion, this year’s Pitt football team will have a hard time providing bigger fireworks than it did a year ago. But...

Pitt quarterback Nathan Peterman threw for 2,855 yards and 27 touchdowns in the 2016 season. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Pitt quarterback Nathan Peterman drafted by Buffalo Bills

By Ryan Zimba | Sports Editor April 29, 2017

The Buffalo Bills selected Pitt quarterback Nathan Peterman with the 28th pick in the fifth round of the 2017 NFL draft. Peterman waited longer than expected — NFL.com projected that he would be picked...

Cornerback Avonte Maddox celebrates after Pitts 43-42 win over No. 2 Clemson Nov. 12. Courtesy of Pitt Athletics

Year in review: Five moments to remember in Pitt sports

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor April 24, 2017

The 2016-17 academic year will go down as one of the most memorable years in Pitt sports for a number of reasons. Several varsity programs underwent transitions, as high-profile coaches and administrators...

Wide receiver Dontez Ford turned heads with a 36-inch vertical leap at Pitts Pro Day Wednesday. Meghan Sunners | Assistant Visual Editor

Panthers make last impression on NFL scouts at Pitt’s Pro Day

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor March 23, 2017

With a little over a month left before the 2017 NFL Draft, the Pitt football team’s draft-eligible standouts made one last impression on NFL teams Wednesday morning. Dozens of NFL scouts, coaches...

Pitt running back James Conner rushed for 117 yards and two touchdowns in the Panthers 42-39 victory over Penn State. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Six Panthers invited to NFL Scouting Combine

By Bayard Miller | Assistant Sports Editor February 14, 2017

The Pitt-to-NFL pipeline continues to flow as six Panthers received invitations to the 2017 NFL Scouting Combine, a national invitational camp for players eligible for the upcoming draft. Pitt head...

Senior middle linebacker Matt Galambos was one of six Panthers named to the All-ACC Academic Team Wednesday. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Six Pitt football players named to All-ACC Academic Team

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor February 9, 2017

Already well represented on the various All-ACC teams for their performance on the field, members of the Pitt football team are now receiving accolades in the classroom. After placing four players on...

Pitt running back James Conner rushed for 117 yards and two touchdowns in the Panthers 42-39 victory over Penn State. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Editor’s Picks: Greatest Games of 2016

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor January 20, 2017

No. 3. — Sept. 10 - Pitt 42, Penn State 39 With 69,983 people in attendance — a record for a Pittsburgh sporting event — this game’s fame was set to reach epic proportions before the players...

Northwestern running back Justin Jackson (21) tallied 224 yards and three touchdowns in the Wildcats 31-24 win over Pitt in the Pinstripe Bowl. Elaina Zachos | Senior Staff Photographer

Wildcats run over Panthers for 31-24 Pinstripe Bowl victory

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor December 28, 2016

The Pitt football team closed out the regular season as one of the hottest teams in college football, but finished its year with a dud of a performance against Northwestern in New York City. The Panthers...

James Conner (24) celebrates a late touchdown reception by teammate Jester Weah (85). Steve Rotstein | Contributing Editor

GALLERY: Pitt vs Syracuse Football

By Steve Rotstein | Contributing Editor November 27, 2016

  Quadree Henderson (10) leads the NCAA with four combined kick and punt return touchdowns on the season. Steve Rotstein | Contributing Editor

Pitt RB James Conner tallied 160 total yards and three touchdowns in Pitts 76-61 win over Syracuse. Steve Rotstein | Contributing Editor

Pitt finishes regular season with record-setting 76-61 win vs. Syracuse

By Ryan Zimba | Staff Writer November 26, 2016

The Pitt football team’s high-powered offense and lackluster defense combined to create history at Heinz Field on Saturday. In the highest-scoring game in major college football history, the Panthers...

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