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The Pitt News

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The Pitt News

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.

Photos: Pitt fooball takes down Cal 17-15

By Liam Sullivan and Kelechi Anucha October 14, 2024

Pitt football defeats Cal 17-15 at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12. 

Opinion | How the Cal Golden Bears took over X and college football

Opinion | How the Cal Golden Bears took over X and college football

By James Carter, Staff Writer October 12, 2024

One of the side effects of college football’s ongoing wave of conference realignment has been the melding of universities and fan bases that were once completely foreign to each other. Football teams...

Daniel Carter walks toward the Pitt band after the Backyard Brawl on Saturday, Sept. 14.

Stargazing Pitt football is ranked and sailing at full tilt

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer October 7, 2024

Pitt football is sailing into uncharted territory under head coach Pat Narduzzi. The Panthers are 5-0 for the first time since 1991 after defeating North Carolina this past weekend. Despite being in new...

Redshirt junior wide receiver Raphael Williams Jr. (5) runs onto the football field alongside his teammates.

Takeaways from Pitt’s victory in Chapel Hill

By James Carter, Staff Writer October 6, 2024

No. 22 Pitt football has broken the curse and defeated UNC in Chapel Hill for the first time in program history. In the process, the Panthers have secured their first 5-0 start since 1991.  While Pitt...

Junior running back Rodney Hammond Jr. (6) runs upfield during last season’s matchup against UNC at Acrisure Stadium.

Pitt football ready to put the nation on notice against North Carolina

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer October 3, 2024

Pitt football is undefeated heading into ACC play and, after a bye week, travels to North Carolina on Saturday for a noon kickoff.  Pitt has never walked out of Chapel Hill victorious in seven trips,...

Former quarterback Nick Patti at Pitt football practice at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex.

From kickoff to commission, former Pitt QB Nick Patti discusses his journey to the workforce

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer September 26, 2024

Nick Patti began his student-athlete career in 2018 when he was redshirted as a true first-year for Pitt. Despite spending time as a quarterback, Patti always knew he wanted to pursue business.  “I...

Sixth year running back Daniel Carter (4) scores a touchdown at the football game against Youngstown State at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday.

Pitt football’s Sharks, Holstein and Receivers all excel

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer September 23, 2024

The Pitt football-Youngstown State matchup is as storied as any nonconference opponent for the Panthers — barring West Virginia. After putting up the most points since 2021 and tying the program record...

Pitt football players celebrate a touchdown at the game against Kent State on Saturday, Aug. 31.

Pitt football makes history with Homecoming win over Youngstown State

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer September 21, 2024

Pitt football made history against Youngstown State en route to a 73-17 win in front of a happy homecoming crowd. The Panthers finish their non-conference schedule undefeated for the first time in program...

Pitt football players celebrate a touchdown at the game against Kent State on Saturday, Aug. 31.

Pitt welcomes Youngstown State in final nonconference matchup

By James Carter, Staff Writer September 19, 2024

Following a last-minute victory over rival West Virginia, the undefeated Pitt football team faces an easier challenge against the Youngstown State Penguins in the Panthers' final nonconference game before...

Pete the Penguin

Youngstown State waddles to Pittsburgh for college football week four

By Aidan Kasner, Sports Editor September 19, 2024

In its fourth test of the year, Pitt will defend the home field as the Youngstown State Penguins bring their happy feet to town. Yes, you read that correctly — the Penguins.  Quite unusual and one-of-one...

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