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The Pitt News

Sophomore quarterback Kenny Pickett ran in two  touchdowns during the Panthers' victory over Miami at Heinz Field last year. This year, Pitt lost in a game of ugly offenses. (Photo via Pete Madia/Pitt Athletics)

Pitt football’s rebuilding shows in final game

By Kevin Bertha | Staff Writer November 27, 2017

For the second year in a row, and nearly 10 years to the day since the infamous “13-9” win over West Virginia, a mediocre Pitt football team upset another No. 2 team in the nation. The victory over...

Quarterback Kenny Pickett threw for 193 yards and one touchdown, plus two rushing touchdowns, as the Panthers upset the previously undefeated Miami Hurricanes. (Photo by John Hamilton / Managing Editor)

Pitt upsets No. 2 Miami, 24-14, to finish season

By David Leftwich / Senior Staff Writer November 24, 2017

Playing the spoiler role for a second straight season, the Panthers pulled off their biggest upset win of the year conquering the previously undefeated No. 2 Miami Hurricanes 24-14 at Heinz Field. Marking...

Receiver Jester Weah breaks a tackle before running to the 1-yard line in the final minutes of Saturday’s loss to Virginia Tech. (Photo by John Hamilton / Managing Editor)

Preview: Hurricanes to blow away Panthers

By Trent Leonard | Staff Writer November 20, 2017

The Pitt football team has one game remaining to resurrect a season defined by missed opportunities. The Panthers’ bowl hopes are over, meaning they are motivated by just one thing — ruining their...

The Pitt football team reacts to losing the game after Virginia Tech stopped the Panthers at the goal-line. (Photo by John Hamilton | Managing Editor)

Hokies crush Panthers’ bowl hopes, win 20-14

By David Leftwich | Senior Staff Writer November 18, 2017

The Pitt football team couldn’t convert on four straight plays at the goal line with a minute to go in the fourth quarter — losing 20-14 to the Virginia Tech Hokies and any chance at a bowl game. “We’re...

Receiver Jester Weah breaks a tackle before running to the one yard line. (Photo by John Hamilton / Managing Editor)

Gallery: Pitt football falls to Virginia Tech, losing bowl eligibility

By John Hamilton / Managing Editor November 18, 2017

The Pitt football team couldn’t convert on four straight plays at the goal line with a minute to go in the fourth quarter — losing 20-14 to the Virginia Tech Hokies and any chance at a bowl game. Read...

A small crowd watches as Pitt beats Virginia on a cold day last month. (Photo by Wenhao Wu | Assistant Visual Editor)

Column: Tarps a temporary cover for Pitt’s attendance problem

By Brandon Glass | Staff Writer November 14, 2017

As the game clock at Heinz Field ticked down on the Panthers Thursday night, the already prevalent splotches of bright yellow seats grew as the paltry crowd dispersed. The team’s chances to beat a 1-6...

Head football coach Pat Narduzzi continues to avoid naming either Ben DiNucci or Kenny Pickett as the team’s starting quarterback. (Photo by John Hamilton | Managing Editor)

Narduzzi reflects on bad performance against UNC

By Abbot Zuk | Staff Writer November 13, 2017

With another lackluster performance from the Panthers football team — this time in the Thursday evening loss to North Carolina — head coach Pat Narduzzi is back at square one. During his press...

In a back-and-forth game, North Carolina defeated Pitt for the third year in a row at Heinz Field Thursday night, 34-31. (Photo by John Hamilton | Managing Editor)

The Pitt News ACC power rankings, week 10 results

By TPN Sports Desk November 10, 2017

For several college football teams, this part of the season is crucial for becoming bowl eligible. While some of the top-ranked teams have already secured their spots, teams such as Pitt, Boston College...

Junior running back Darrin Hall scored four touchdowns last night during the Panthers’ 34-31 loss to the North Carolina Tar Heels.(Photo by Christian Snyder | Contritbuting Editor)

Tar Heels trample Panthers, 34-31

By David Leftwich | Senior Staff Writer November 9, 2017

Despite a four-touchdown performance from junior Panther running back Darrin Hall, the North Carolina Tar Heels outlasted the Pitt football team at Heinz Field. In a nationally televised back-and-forth...

Head coach Pat Narduzzi said the Panthers will not have an easy victory against UNC despite the Tar Heels’ 1-8 record this season, at a press conference Monday. (Photo by Anna Bongardino | Assistant Visual Editor)

Back from bye week, Narduzzi talks Tar Heels in press conference

By Luke Baloga | For The Pitt News November 6, 2017

The Pitt football team doubled its win column after its last two games, but a lull in play thanks to a bye week could slow the team’s momentum.   But with a two-game winning streak on the line, head...

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