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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

Quarterback Max Browne leads the Panthers out of the tunnel. (Photo by Wenhao Wu / Assistant Visual Editor)

Gallery: Pitt vs Youngstown State

In the season opener, Pitt beat Youngstown State 28-21 in overtime. (Photo by Anna Bongardino | Assistant Visual Editor) (Photo by Wenhao Wu | Assistant Visual Editor) (Photo...

Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney, left, holds the College Football Playoff National Championship trophy while he and his team celebrate their 35-31 win over the Alabama Crimson Tide Monday, Jan. 9, 2017 in Tampa, Fla. (Loren Elliot/Tampa Bay Times/TNS)

The Pitt News ACC Power Rankings

By TPN Sports Desk August 31, 2017

In preparation for ACC play, The Pitt News sports desk had a panel of seven writers rank the conference. Writers ranked the 14 ACC teams and then we tallied up the totals. We will update the rankings toward...

Chad Voytik stiff arms a Youngstown State player in the September 2015 game. (TPN File Photo)

Underrated Penguins pose threat to Panthers

By Ryan Zimba | Sports Editor August 31, 2017

Five years ago to the day, the Youngstown State Penguins came into Heinz Field and handed the Pitt football program one of the most embarrassing losses in its history, 31-17. The game marked the Penguins’...

Head Coach Pat Narduzzi is entering his third season with the Panthers after two consecutive 8-5 campaigns. (TPN File Photo)

Pitt football adds 3-star recruits Judson Tallandier and Wendell Davis

By Ryan Zimba | Sports Editor June 4, 2017

The 2018 Pitt football recruiting class is gaining momentum as head coach Pat Narduzzi received verbal commitments from a pair of 3-star prospects Friday. Cornerback Judson Tallandier and linebacker...

Third-year Head Coach Pat Narduzzi is beginning to piece together his 2018 recruiting class, adding offensive lineman Jake Kradel Tuesday. (TPN File Photo)

Pitt adds OL Jake Kradel to 2018 class

By Ryan Zimba | Sports Editor May 31, 2017

Pitt football head coach Pat Narduzzi landed his fourth recruit in the class of 2018 Tuesday afternoon as 6-foot-4 offensive lineman Jake Kradel committed to the program. Kradel announced his decision...

Head Coach Pat Narduzzi enters his third season hoping to take the next step and reach the ACC Championship Game. Jordan Mondell | Contributing Editor

Rotstein: Despite losses, football will improve

As the Pitt men’s basketball team tries to recover from a mass exodus of graduating players, transfers and dismissals, the Pitt football team will be dealing with its own loss of talent next season. Just...

Head Coach Pat Narduzzi has turned Pitt into a conference contender in his first two seasons and looks to take another step forward this fall. TPN File Photo

Thomas Jefferson DE Noah Palmer chooses Pitt

By Ryan Zimba | Sports Editor May 19, 2017

Pat Narduzzi and the Pitt football staff added to the program’s 2018 recruiting class Thursday, earning a commit from 6-foot-4 defensive end Noah Palmer. Palmer announced his commitment on Twitter. “Proud...

Alex Bookser likely faces a suspension after becoming the third Pitt player to be charged with a DUI under Coach Pat Narduzzi. John Hamilton | Editor-in-Chief

Pitt OL Alex Bookser charged with DUI

Pitt redshirt junior offensive lineman Alex Bookser was arrested Sunday morning on numerous charges, including driving while under the influence of alcohol. Pitt Police arrested Bookser at 12:51 a.m....

Matt Galambos (47) celebrates with teammates after the Panthers 42-39 win over Penn State Sept. 10. TPN File Photo

Pittsburgh Steelers sign Pitt LB Matt Galambos

By Ryan Zimba | Sports Editor May 15, 2017

Pitt linebacker Matt Galambos became the 13th Panther signed by a NFL team after the Pittsburgh Steelers gave him a contract Sunday following the team’s rookie minicamp. Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi...

After signing 24 players for the 2017 recruiting class, Pitt Head Coach Pat Narduzzi is beginning to build his 2018 group. TPN File Photo

Pitt football lands 6-foot-3 quarterback Nick Patti

The Pitt Panthers football team received its second commitment of the 2018 recruiting class with New Jersey native Nick Patti announcing his decision Wednesday afternoon via Twitter. "I am pleased...

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