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The Pitt News

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The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Pitt quarterback Nathan Peterman is coming off a career-best performance in the Panthers' 43-42 win over Clemson. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

PREDICTION: Panthers to ride momentum to big win over Duke

By Dan Sostek | Senior Staff Writer November 17, 2016

Coming off the biggest win of his head coaching career against Clemson, Pat Narduzzi needs his high-flying Pitt Panthers to refocus. Pitt, already bowl eligible, is now looking to boost its resumé...

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

Miami squashes Pitt’s division title hopes in 51-28 pounding

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor November 5, 2016

Going into Saturday’s game, the Pitt football team had slim hopes of making it to the ACC Championship game. But the Miami Hurricanes extinguished the Panthers’ aspirations in convincing fashion...

Pitt cornerback Avonte Maddox gets drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles. (TPN file photo)

Prediction: Panthers offense to keep rolling in Virginia

By Dan Sostek | Senior Staff Writer October 13, 2016

One week after defeating Paul Johnson and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi and the Panthers will have to harness a Bronco — Bronco Mendenhall, that is. Pittsburgh travels...

Nathan Peterman (4) and the Panthers will face off against Georgia Tech on Saturday at Heinz Field. Matt Hawley | Staff Photographer

Prediction: Pitt football to conquer Georgia Tech in Homecoming game

By Dan Sostek | Senior Staff Writer October 6, 2016

While Pitt conquered a herd in its victory against Marshall last Saturday, the Panthers will have to slay a three-headed beast this Homecoming weekend. Georgia Tech and head coach Paul Johnson’s triple-option...

Pitt running back James Conner will take the field Saturday for the first time since recovering from a torn MCL and Hodgkin's lymphoma. Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

No repeats of 2012 debacle in forecast for Panthers

By Steve Rotstein / Sports Editor September 1, 2016

Pitt fans know all too well the perils that can come with taking the first opponent of the season lightly just because it is a Football Championship Subdivision — formerly I-AA — team. In 2012,...

Pitt QB Nathan Peterman (4) is a preseason candidate for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award. Jeff Ahearn / Senior Staff Photographer

Pitt QB Peterman named to Johnny Unitas Golden Arm watch list

By Steve Rotstein / Sports Editor August 5, 2016

Pitt senior quarterback Nathan Peterman was selected Thursday to his first preseason award watch list of 2016. Peterman was named a preseason candidate for the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award, given...

Nathan Peterman (4), Jordan Whitehead (33) and Adam Bisnowaty (69) show off the new Pitt football uniforms. Matt Hawley | Staff Photographer

Out with the old, in with the new: Pitt script makes its return

By Steve Rotstein / Sports Editor May 18, 2016

After 20 years, the Pitt script’s scrawling lettering and vintage design is back –– with a twist. With the Petersen Events Center lobby jam-packed with people, the Athletic Department unveiled...

Quadree Henderson breaks loose for run.  Jeff Ahearn | Assistant Visual Editor

Blue team defeated Gold 19-17 in Pitt spring game

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor April 16, 2016

  While most spring football games tend to end up as high-scoring shootouts, Pitt’s Blue-Gold game was a defensive struggle. In the end, honorary captain and former Pitt legend Tony Dorsett’s...

Jeff Ahearn | Staff Photographer

12 Panthers set to honor James Conner at race on Saturday

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor February 25, 2016

Nearly three months after Pitt running back James Conner announced his diagnosis of Hodgkin Lymphoma, a group of his teammates have found a way to honor their star teammate. The University announced on...

Junior Scott Orndoff struggles to carry the ball as safety Daiquan Thomasson attempts a tackle.  Nikki Moriello  |  Visual Editor

Panthers fall to ferocious Navy offense 44-28 in Military Bowl

By Dan Sostek / Sports Editor December 28, 2015

ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND — After a dynamic start, the Pitt football team looked lost at sea against the Navy Midshipmen’s attack. Pitt struggled to contain Navy’s offense all game, and fell to the...

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