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Pitt football takeaways | SirVocea Dennis makes a statement, Calijah Kancey proves himself worthy of a first-round draft pick

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor • March 30, 2023

Pitt hosted Pro Day on Wednesday, allowing over a dozen Pitt football players to showcase their talents in front of NFL scouts. Assistant Sports Editor Brian Sherry gives his takeaways from Pro Day.

Former Pitt linebacker John Petrishen makes the most of his second chances

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor • March 29, 2023

From injuries to the transfer portal, former Pitt linebacker John Petrishen has experienced the highs and lows of college football. Now, after participating in his second Pitt Pro Day, Petrishen said he will never give up on his dreams.

Pitt football players showcase their talents in front of NFL scouts at Pro Day

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor • March 29, 2023

Pitt football hosted Pro Day on Wednesday at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex. NFL scouts from across the country descended upon Pitt football’s practice facility to get a better look at the Panthers’ prospective NFL players.

With world-class speed, first-year Che Nwabuko looks to leave his mark on both Pitt football and track

By Alex Porter, Staff Writer • March 28, 2023

For first-year Che Nwabuko, balance is everything. Nwabuko is a dual-sport athlete, playing both football and track and field for Pitt. But with Nwabuko’s work ethic, balancing two sports and college academics isn’t too challenging.

Braylan Lovelace, Pitt football 2023 recruiting class make press conference debuts

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor • March 1, 2023

Incoming first-year Braylan Lovelace is a leader on the football field, in the classroom and just about everywhere else. He and other recent football signees continue to make their introductory press conferences since national signing day on Feb. 1.

Column | Pitt quarterbacks as beers

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor • February 22, 2023

Sometimes, football players remind fans of their favorite beer. Assistant sports editor Brian Sherry compares former and current Pitt quarterbacks to famous beer brands.

Pitt football releases 2023 schedule

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor • January 31, 2023

Fans can begin preparing for Pitt football’s 2023 season. The schedule, which the program released Monday night, features key games against Cincinnati, West Virginia and Notre Dame.

‘I love Pittsburgh’: Pitt football introduces three local transfer players

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor • January 27, 2023

Pitt football introduced three new transfer players on Wednesday, with all having Pittsburgh roots. Quarterback Phil Jurkovec, safety Derrick Davis Jr. and safety Donovan McMillon all made their press conference debut for the Panthers.

Recapping Pitt football’s transfer portal acquisitions during the offseason

By Mason Carter, Staff Writer • January 22, 2023

Just a few days after the NCAA’s first transfer portal window closed on Jan. 18, Pitt fans can already see glimpses of the potential roster for next season. Here’s a first look at Pitt’s newest transfer recruits.

Pitt athletics tied with Penn State for sixth in 2022-23 LEARFIELD Directors’ Cup standings

By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor • January 12, 2023

Pitt athletics’ strong fall performances moved them into sixth place in the 2022-23 LEARFIELD Directors’ Cup Division I standings. Pitt earned 309.00 points across all of its fall sports, putting the Panthers level with Penn State athletics.