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
Head football coach Pat Narduzzi and the team run out of the tunnel ahead of Pitt’s football game vs. UNC on Nov. 11, 2021.

Pitt football releases 2023 schedule

By Brian Sherry, Assistant Sports Editor • January 30, 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.
A pile of Pitt footballs.

‘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.
Pitt footballs.

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.
Students point with Roc the Panther during “Sweet Caroline.”

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.
Pittsburgh placekicker Ben Sauls (90) boots the winning field goal during the second half of the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game against UCLA, Friday, Dec. 30, 2022 in El Paso, Texas.

Patti, special teams lead Pitt to 37-35 Sun Bowl victory against No. 18 UCLA

By Richie Smiechowski, Sports Editor • December 30, 2022
Quarterback Nick Patti defended his status as a bowl game specialist, leading Pitt to a 37-35 victory against No. 18 UCLA in the Sun Bowl. Kicker Ben Sauls went 5-5 in the game and made the game winning field goal late.
Senior linebacker SirVocea Dennis (7) and junior linebacker Bangally Kamara (11) celebrate during Pitt football's game against Duke Saturday afternoon at Acrisure Stadium.

Pitt football to play in Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl against No. 18 UCLA

By Richie Smiechowski, Assistant Sports Editor • December 5, 2022
Pitt football accepted a bid for the 2022 Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl on Sunday afternoon. The Panthers are set to square off against No. 18 UCLA in El Paso on Dec. 30.
Senior quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) celebrates after a touchdown against Virginia Tech at Acrisure Stadium on Oct 8.

Takeaways | Both offense and defense shine in Pitt’s victory over Miami

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer • November 27, 2022
Following Pitt’s 42-16 victory against Miami on Saturday, Senior Staff Writer Frankie Richetti gives his takeaways on the team’s defensive depth and their best offensive performance of the season.
One of Patty Irrgang's cooking classes in her home in Murrysville.

‘Food connects people’: Pitt alumna to publish tailgate cookbook

By Serena Garcia, Senior Staff Writer • November 16, 2022
Patty Irrgang, a Pitt graduate, plans to bring her first cookbook, “All About Tailgating!” to the University Store on Fifth by the first week of December.
Pitt footballs.

Preview | ACC bowl game predictions

By Jermaine Sykes, Staff Writer • November 15, 2022
With two games left in the regular season, bowl games are on the horizon for the majority of ACC teams. Staff Writer Jermaine Sykes gives his bowl prediction for every team in the conference, including Pitt’s possible trip to the Pinstripe Bowl.
Pittsburgh's Israel Abanikanda (2) is taken down by Virginia during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Nov.. 12, 2022.

Takeaways | Pitt’s defense is on fire, offense should trust deep passing game

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer • November 14, 2022
Following Pitt’s 37-7 victory against UVA on Saturday, Senior Staff Writer Frankie Richetti gives his takeaways on the team’s ability to score on defense and how the offense needs to trust their downfield passing game.
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