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The Pitt News

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 1, 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....

Redshirt junior quarterback Nate Yarnell (19) runs with the ball at the Pitt football game against Virginia in Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 9.

Takeaways | Pitt football’s offense lost its juice

By Matthew Scabilloni, Assistant Sports Editor November 11, 2024

Pitt football lost a controversial game to a Virginia team that lost three consecutive games before Saturday. As much as Pitt fans want to complain about the officials' debacle, Pitt should have never...

The Pitt Football team does the shark celebration at the football game against Syracuse in Acrisure Stadium on Thursday, Oct. 24.

Blood in the water: How ‘Sharks’ became the symbol of Pitt Football

By James Carter, Staff Writer November 7, 2024

One of the biggest factors in Pitt football’s early success in 2024 is the outstanding play of its linebacker corps. Led by redshirt sophomore Kyle Louis, true sophomores Rasheem Biles and Braylan Lovelace...

Redshirt first-year quarterback Eli Holstein (10) prepares to throw the football at the Backyard Brawl against West Virginia on Saturday, Sept. 14.

No. 18 Pitt football looks for a rebound win against Virginia

By James Carter, Staff Writer November 7, 2024

Following a crushing loss against No. 13 SMU, Pitt football was offered a boon this past Tuesday when the initial College Football Playoff rankings put it at No. 18. The Panthers are currently on the outside...

Pitt football strategizes at the football game against Cal at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12.

Pitt gallops to Texas for all-important primetime tango with SMU

By James Carter, Staff Writer November 1, 2024

Pivoting from their drubbing of Syracuse, the 7-0 No. 18 Pitt Panthers head west to Dallas to face a new ACC member, the No. 20 SMU Mustangs. This matchup is critical for both teams and is set as a tight...

Head coach Pat Narduzzi yells at players during the Backyard Brawl in Morgantown, West Virginia, on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023.

Pitt athletic’s spookiest press conference interviews

By Sara Meyer, Senior Staff Writer October 29, 2024

Pitt Athletics has experienced a phenomenal 2024 campaign so far, with several teams climbing to the top of national rankings, but it hasn’t always played out this way.  The school has seen its fair...

Pitt football hypes up the crowd at the football gamer against Cal at Acrisure stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12.

Field goals, defense and risk-taking pushed Pitt to victory against Cal

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer October 15, 2024

This past Saturday, the Pitt Panthers hosted California at home, making for an electric and close game. As of this year, Cal is one of the three teams to recently join the ACC — a new and thrilling conference...

Sophomore linebacker Braylan Lovelace (0) signals to the crowd after a play at the Pitt football game against Cal at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12.

Pitt defensive standouts went Bear hunting against Cal

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer October 15, 2024

In 1982, “Jack and Diane” by John Mellencamp topped the charts and Pitt’s 6-0 football team featured three future Pro Football Hall of Famers in Jimbo Covert, Bill Fralic and Dan Marino. Now, the...

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