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The Pitt News

Pitt football fans attend ESPN's College GameDay at Acrisure Stadium on Nov. 15, 2025.

A Gameday Morning in the ‘Burgh

By Sean McQuillan, Staff Writer November 18, 2025

My Friday night and Saturday morning consisted of a 9 p.m. arrival, a $20 Uber ride, lawn chairs, a Target Celsius and landing somewhere near number 300 in the kicking-raffle line — still bitter about...

Pitt football quarterback Mason Heintschel (6) gets tackled by Joshua Burnham (40) at Acrisure Stadium during Saturday’s football game.

Weekly Pitt football column | Notre Damn

By Alex Kiger, Senior Staff Writer November 17, 2025

So, I have some good news, and I have some bad news.  The good news is Pitt did not lose 103-10 or 110-10! The bad news is the actual score didn’t look a whole lot better.  The Panthers were...

Pitt football linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) attempts a tackle at Acrisure Stadium during Saturday’s football game against Notre Dame.

Column | All hope is not lost for Pitt football

By Matthew Scabilloni, Sports Editor November 17, 2025

Hopes in Oakland are gone after what we witnessed on the field at Acrisure Stadium against Notre Dame. The No. 9-ranked Irish looked like they were on a completely different level compared to the No. 22-ranked...

Football defensive lineman Aaron Donald speaks at Acrisure Stadium during a Pitt football game against Notre Dame on Nov. 15, 2025.

Aaron Donald | A Panther finding his way home

By Mitchell Bloom, Staff Writer November 17, 2025

The atmosphere was electric as a sold-out crowd at Acrisure Stadium saw No. 22 Pitt take on No. 9 Notre Dame in a non-conference matchup with extremely impactful College Football Playoff implications. At...

A Notre Dame player reaches for the pylon against Pitt on Saturday, Nov. 15.

Notre Dame thrashes Pitt 37-15 in top-25 clash

By Alex Kiger and Mitchell Bloom November 15, 2025

If you’re a college football fan in the city of Pittsburgh, Saturday morning was the kind of stuff you could only dream about.  ESPN’s “College GameDay” was in town in full force for the first...

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

What you should know before Pitt takes on Notre Dame

By Ava Nicholas, Senior Staff Writer November 15, 2025

This Saturday, Nov. 15, the Pitt Panthers (5-1 ACC, 8-1) will take on the Notre Dame Fighting Irish (7-2) at Acrisure Stadium in what is arguably one of the most anticipated matchups of the season.  The...

Ticket stub for Oct. 28, 1933 Notre Dame vs Pitt football game.

Three keys to victory against Notre Dame

By Alex Kiger, Senior Staff Writer November 14, 2025

The beginning of a very exciting three-game stretch for No. 22 Pitt football kicks off Saturday at noon, when the Panthers host No. 9 Notre Dame at Acrisure Stadium.  The Fighting Irish represent the...

Pittsburgh quarterback Christian Veilleux (11) runs away from Notre Dame defensive lineman Javontae Jean-Baptiste (1) and defensive lineman Jordan Botelho (12) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 28, in South Bend, Indiana.

Predict Four | Four staff writers give their predictions for Pitt vs Notre Dame

By The Pitt News Staff November 12, 2025

Luck of the Panthers, 24-21 // Ethan Lemler, Staff Writer Ranked matchup. Sold out Acrisure. College Gameday. The lights could not be brighter for true first-year QB Mason Heintschel. After starting...

Pitt football head-to-head against Syracuse at the football game in Acrisure Stadium on Oct. 24, 2024.

Pitt Panthers move up to No. 22 in CFP Rankings

By James Carter, Staff Writer November 12, 2025

Ahead of a huge weekend, the Panthers have moved up to No. 22 in the College Football Playoff Rankings. After a perfect bye week, where Louisville and Virginia suffered big losses in the ACC race, the...

Tony Dorsett speaks at a press conference before the Notre Dame game at Heinz Field on Nov. 7, 2015.

Honoring Tony Dorsett: Notre Dame’s nemesis

By Conor Hutchison, Assistant Sports Editor November 12, 2025

This Saturday is one of the biggest in recent years for No. 22 Pitt football. The Panthers host No. 9 Notre Dame for a non-conference noon kickoff. The popularity and recent play of the two programs...

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