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The Pitt News

Marquan Pope poses for a portrait.

Marquan Pope: The ultimate shark

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor April 16, 2025

One of the most remarkable things about sharks is that an injury doesn’t deter them. A shark can have its dorsal fin torn like a piece of paper and completely heal within months. A shark never stops...

Redshirt sophomore defensive back intercepts the ball in Pitt football's spring game on Saturday April, 12

The Sharks make their return to Acrisure in Pitt Football Blue-Gold Spring Game

By Sean McQuillan, Staff Writer April 12, 2025

Last season, the Panthers were ranked as high as No. 18 in the poll rankings, starting off 7-0 under quarterback Eli Holstein and a top-ranked defense in the nation. Pitt then finished the season with...

Brandon George speaks to the media following Pitt Pro Day.

Panthers on the prowl for the big leagues

By Sean McQuillan, Staff Writer March 31, 2025

The NFL Draft is less than a month away, and Pitt football players displayed their measurements and skills in front of 32 NFL scouts at the 2025 Pitt Football Pro Day. A handful of strong performances...

Redshirt senior kicker Ben Sauls (90) prepares to kick the ball at the football game against Syracuse in Acrisure Stadium on Oct. 24, 2025.

Satire | Pitt football may have discovered a new secret weapon this spring

By Robert Thompson, Staff Writer March 31, 2025

What do a priest in a confessional, a lawyer and a college football coach all have in common? They all swore an oath of confidentiality when they entered their respective professions. Secrecy is the name...

Pitt football runs onto the field.

Column | Kade Bell extension is the right move

By Robert Thompson, Staff Writer March 23, 2025

The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette recently reported that Pitt and offensive coordinator Kade Bell agreed to an extension that includes a raise in salary and locks him up through the 2027 season. Bell’s extension...

Pitt football strategizes at the football game in Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024.

Pitt football faces tough road to glory in 2025

By Aidan Kasner and Matthew Scabilloni January 31, 2025

Earlier this week, Pitt football released its 2025 schedule, which features big-time rivalries and top-tier opponents. Saturday, Aug. 30 against Duquesne  This game is simply so cool. This battle...

Pitt football runs onto the field with head coach Pat Narduzzi during the game against Clemson in Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.

Point-Counterpoint | Should Pitt part ways with Pat Narduzzi?

By Ari Meyer and Grace McNally January 13, 2025

Head football coaches in the city of Pittsburgh are some of the most polarizing people in the area. There is hardly any middle ground opinions on Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin and Pitt head coach Pat...

Junior running back Desmond Reid (0) prepares to catch the ball at the Pitt football game against Virginia in Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 9.

Pitt football season ends on a sour note with two losses

By James Carter, Staff Writer December 2, 2024

If you missed Pitt football over Thanksgiving break, it was a good time to do so. What was once a record-setting season ended on a whimper as the Panthers dropped both contests over the break. With the...

Clemson piles on top of Pitt football players during the game in Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16.

Pitt football’s senior day celebration spoiled by Clemson comeback

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer November 19, 2024

Pitt football hosted No. 17 Clemson at Acrisure Stadium last Saturday. Considering it was Senior Day and a noon kickoff, the North Shore was lively before the sun rose over Pittsburgh’s skyscrapers....

Pigeons crowd the field during the Pitt football game against Clemson in Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 16.

Takeaways | Pitt football couldn’t finish against Clemson

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

Pitt football fell to conference rival Clemson 24-20 this past Saturday. After a hard-fought four quarters, a late game touchdown by Clemson junior quarterback Cade Klubnik sealed the win for the Tigers....

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