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UNC WR Ryan Switzer (3) torched the Panthers for the fourth year in a row. Jeffrey A. Camarati | Courtesy of UNC Athletics.

Friends James Conner and Ryan Switzer ready to compete again Saturday

By Stephen Caruso | Senior Staff Writer September 21, 2016

Ryan Switzer’s North Carolina Tar Heels had just wrapped up a perfect 8-0 season in conference play and were 24 hours away from taking on the Clemson Tigers in the ACC Championship game on Dec. 5, 2015. But...

Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Narduzzi moves past Oklahoma State for UNC

By Dan Sostek | Senior Staff Writer September 20, 2016

With a showdown looming against the reigning ACC Coastal Division champion North Carolina Tar Heels, the Pitt football team has no time to linger on past mistakes. Coming off a disappointing 45-38 loss...

Pitt gave Oklahoma State a fight but came up just short on Saturday in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer.

Pitt falls to Oklahoma State, 45-38, in weather-delayed shootout in Stillwater

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor September 17, 2016

Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi was right to be worried about Oklahoma State wide receiver James Washington during the week leading up to Saturday’s game. “They’ve got this James Washington, No....

Linebacker Mike Caprara celebrates a safety against Virginia.  Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Pitt LB Mike Caprara named to 2016 AFCA Good Works Team

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor September 15, 2016

Pitt senior linebacker Mike Caprara is off to a fast start to his 2016 season, playing a big role in each of Pitt’s first two wins with 1.5 sacks against Villanova and two fumble recoveries against Penn...

After winning the game against Penn State this weekend, Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi turned his attention to Oklahoma State. John Hamilton / Staff Photographer.

Pitt football in for even bigger challenge after knocking off PSU

By Dan Sostek | Senior Staff Writer September 14, 2016

Pat Narduzzi is tired of talking about Penn State, and he wants to make sure his players aren’t spending too much time basking in the glory of last week’s win. “There's a 24-hour rule,” the...

Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi reacts after a penalty Saturday against Penn State. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Narduzzi shifts focus from PSU to Oklahoma State

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor September 12, 2016

Although Pitt head football coach Pat Narduzzi seemed eager to move forward to this week’s game against Oklahoma State, he opened his Monday press conference by reflecting on last Saturday’s monumental...

The Panthers celebrate their victory against Penn State moments after the game ended Saturday. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Will PSU consider Pitt a rival now? Panthers hope so

Saturday’s Pitt vs. Penn State game exceeded all expectations, especially for Penn State fans who were skeptical about the scope of the historic clash. But after the game, the Panthers who took the field...

Although he isn’t allowing media access to the players, Pat Narduzzi spoke about the upcoming Pitt-Penn State at a teleconference Wednesday. Matt Hawley / Staff Photographer.

Pitt-Penn State matchup brings familiar foes back together

By Steve Rotstein / Sports Editor September 7, 2016

Pitt head football coach Pat Narduzzi isn’t letting the media observe practice or speak to players this week, but he did have some things to say about the upcoming game against Penn State during his...

Pitt gave Oklahoma State a fight but came up just short on Saturday in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer.

Narduzzi silences players entering Penn State week

In the weeks leading up to Pitt football’s season opener against Villanova, head coach Pat Narduzzi didn’t want to talk about Penn State. This week, he’s talking but is still tight-lipped. He’s...

Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi gets the Panthers ready for their first ACC game of the season against the Tar Heels.  Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Panthers set to kick off 2016 football season Saturday

By Steve Rotstein / Sports Editor September 1, 2016

The Pitt football team will face a grueling three-week stretch against a dangerous trio of opponents in Penn State, No. 21 Oklahoma State and No. 22 North Carolina beginning Sept. 10. But even though...

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