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
Junior quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) is tackled for a loss right outside of the Penn State goal line.

Film Study: Reliving Pitt’s goal-line collapse

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • September 19, 2019
It’s now been six days since Pitt football lost in heartbreaking fashion to Penn State, so let's break down exactly what went wrong on the goal line.
First-year Lexis Akeo (1) talks with teammate Chinaza Ndee.

Pitt, Penn State prepare for paramount volleyball series

By Alex Lehmbeck, Staff Writer • September 18, 2019
The Petersen Events Center will play host to possibly the most anticipated home volleyball match in Pitt’s history on Sunday. The undefeated No. 6 Panthers will face off against rival and No. 4 team in the country, Penn State.
Defensive lineman Jaylen Twyman (97) posted a career-high six tackles and added 1.5 sacks, bringing his team leading total for the season to 4.5.

Football Takeaways: Twyman and the defense prove true to hype, while the offense continues to disappoint

By Ben Bobeck, Staff Writer • September 15, 2019
So close and yet so far — Pitt football was within a yard of closing its rivalry with Penn State out with a colossal upset Saturday at Beaver Stadium, but came up short in a 17-10 loss.
After getting shut out in the first quarter, Pitt turned in an exceptional second quarter to go into halftime 10-10 against Penn State at Beaver Stadium.

Halftime Update: Pitt and Penn State draw even at 10

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • September 14, 2019
It was a tale of two quarters for Pitt football in the first half of its 100th and possibly final matchup at in-state rival Penn State.
The Nittany Lion looks like a cheap knockoff.

Top Ten | Things worth creating a new rivalry with Penn State over

By The Pitt News Editorial Board • September 12, 2019
Nittany Lions, save yourselves now and quit like Bret Stephens quit Twitter. Here are 10 new rivalry options where we’d beat Penn State.
Junior wide receiver Maurice Ffrench (2) celebrates after receiving a 32 yard pass.

Keystone Classic Preview: Who prevails in the centennial game?

By Tyler Moran, Staff Writer • September 12, 2019
Pitt and Penn State will play in the 100th — and possibly final — football game between the two storied rivals. Will the Panthers even the series?
Head coach Narduzzi enters Heinz Field before Saturday’s matchup with Ohio University.

Narduzzi press conference: Week 3

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • September 10, 2019
Pat Narduzzi delivered what will likely be some of the only team comments until game day during his usual Monday morning press conference.
Pitt and Penn State football have had a messy and complicated on and off relationship. The last time Pitt won against Penn State was in 2016, when Pitt won with a last-minute interception and a final score of 42-39.

A requiem for the Pitt-Penn State game

By Dominic Campbell, Senior Staff Writer • September 5, 2019
The Penn State game on Sept. 14 at Beaver Stadium will bring an end — for now — to the on-and-off historic rivalry between the Pitt Panthers and Penn State Nittany Lions.
Pitt women’s basketball will face off against Penn State in the ACC/Big Ten challenge on Dec. 5.

Pitt, Penn State women’s basketball will play in ACC/Big Ten Challenge

By Brian Gentry, Senior Staff Writer • June 18, 2019
Like the football matchup, Penn State will host the game, so only the more die-hard Panthers fans will attend the non-conference game at Bryce Jordan Center.
Junior outfielder Nico Popa earned two runs during Pitt’s 7-2 victory over Penn State on Wednesday.

Panthers pound Penn State late, snap five-game skid

By Michael Nitti, Staff Writer • April 10, 2019
Pitt baseball gets revenge on the Nittany Lions after dropping the a previous match-up in mid-March. A late offensive explosion and solid bullpen performances helped the Panthers snap a five-game losing streak.
Load More Stories