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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

Head coach Pat Narduzzi yells at players during the Backyard Brawl in Morgantown, West Virginia, on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023.

Pitt athletic’s spookiest press conference interviews

By Sara Meyer, Senior Staff Writer October 30, 2024

Pitt Athletics has experienced a phenomenal 2024 campaign so far, with several teams climbing to the top of national rankings, but it hasn’t always played out this way.  The school has seen its fair...

Pitt football hypes up the crowd at the football gamer against Cal at Acrisure stadium on Saturday, Oct. 12.

Field goals, defense and risk-taking pushed Pitt to victory against Cal

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer October 15, 2024

This past Saturday, the Pitt Panthers hosted California at home, making for an electric and close game. As of this year, Cal is one of the three teams to recently join the ACC — a new and thrilling conference...

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.

Pitt defensive standouts went Bear hunting against Cal

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer October 15, 2024

In 1982, “Jack and Diane” by John Mellencamp topped the charts and Pitt’s 6-0 football team featured three future Pro Football Hall of Famers in Jimbo Covert, Bill Fralic and Dan Marino. Now, the...

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 15, 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...

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