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The Pitt News

Offensive coordinator Matt Canada is leaving Pitt after one season to take the same job at LSU. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Pitt offensive coordinator Matt Canada leaving for LSU after season

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor December 14, 2016

Pitt offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Matt Canada is leaving the team after one season to take the same job at LSU. It is the second year in a row the Panthers’ offensive coordinator will...

Pitt RB James Conner (24) announced Saturday that he will forgot his senior season and declare for the 2017 NFL Draft. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

James Conner to forgo senior season, declare for 2017 NFL Draft

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor December 10, 2016

Pitt running back James Conner announced Saturday afternoon that the 2016 New Era Pinstripe Bowl will be his final game in a Panthers uniform, as he will be declaring for the 2017 NFL Draft. Conner,...

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald has returned the Wildcats to prominence after leading them to two Big Ten titles as a player in 1995 and 1996. (TNS)

Scouting Northwestern: Wildcats more dangerous than they appear

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor December 7, 2016

Don’t let the Northwestern football team’s 6-6 record fool you. Although the Wildcats needed a win over Illinois in their regular season finale just to become bowl eligible, Northwestern is a balanced...

Pitt RB James Conner tallied 160 total yards and three touchdowns in Pitt's 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...

Quadree Henderson (10) earned first-team All-ACC honors as a kick returner and honorable mention as a wide receiver for the 2016-17 season. John Hamilton | Senior Staff Photographer

PREDICTION: Panthers to pull out another close win vs. Cuse

By Steve Rotstsein | Sports Editor November 25, 2016

Two familiar foes riding opposite waves of momentum will collide at Heinz Field on Saturday afternoon in the Pitt football team's regular season finale. The Panthers (7-4 overall, 4-3 ACC) will host...

James Conner (24) is now the ACC's all-time leader in touchdowns after Saturday's 56-14 game against Duke. John Hamilton | Senior Staff Photographer

Pitt football decimates Duke in highest scoring game of season, 56-14

By Dan Sostek | Senior Staff Writer November 19, 2016

The last time the Pitt football team broke out its retro uniforms, the Panthers needed every page in their playbook to pull out a win, as a last-second stop sealed the game against Georgia Tech in early...

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...

Clemson QB Deshaun Watson (4) is a returning Heisman Trophy finalist and first-team All-American. (TNS)

Prediction: Clemson QB Watson to throttle Panthers defense

By Dan Sostek | Senior Staff Writer November 10, 2016

The Pitt football team’s chances of victory Saturday are slim going against the undefeated No. 3 Clemson Tigers. But Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi reminded reporters Wednesday at his weekly media teleconference,...

Pitt DT Jeremiah Taleni (94) is a candidate to start for the Panthers against Clemson on Saturday. Theo Schwarz | Senior Staff Photographer

Injuries on Pitt’s D-Line force new faces into key roles

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor November 10, 2016

The Pitt football team’s much-maligned defense has given up its fair share of devastating plays this year. The Panthers’ defense has struggled all season to come up with stops in key situations....

Pitt head football coach Pat Narduzzi defended his decisions to punt the ball away late in the fourth quarter of Pitt's loss vs. Miami on Saturday. Theo Schwarz | Senior Staff Photographer

Narduzzi defends conservative play calling vs. Miami

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor November 7, 2016

The Pitt football team and head coach Pat Narduzzi have taken a lot of flak for the way the defense has performed this season, especially when defending opponents’ passing games. Despite the criticism,...

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