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Quadree Henderson (10) earned first-team All-ACC honors as a kick returner and honorable mention as a wide receiver for the 2016-17 season. John Hamilton | Senior Staff Photographer

Nine Panthers named to ACSMA All-ACC football teams

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor November 29, 2016

Nine players on the Pitt football team received All-ACC recognition Monday from the Atlantic Coast Sports Media Association. Four Panthers earned first-team All-ACC honors: redshirt junior running back...

Pitt RB James Conner (24) hugs QB Nathan Peterman (4) after Peterman's 13-yard touchdown run late in the first half. Steve Rotstein | Contributing Editor

A game that encompassed an entire season

By Brady Langmann | Contributing Editor November 27, 2016

If you were to combine every story of Pitt football’s season so far — James Conner’s return to stardom, Quadree Henderson’s emergence as a do-it-all scoring threat, the leaky pass defense, an inability...

James Conner (24) celebrates a late touchdown reception by teammate Jester Weah (85). Steve Rotstein | Contributing Editor

GALLERY: Pitt vs Syracuse Football

By Steve Rotstein | Contributing Editor November 27, 2016

  Quadree Henderson (10) leads the NCAA with four combined kick and punt return touchdowns on the season. Steve Rotstein | Contributing Editor

Pitt RB James Conner tallied 160 total yards and three touchdowns in Pitt's 76-61 win over Syracuse. Steve Rotstein | Contributing Editor

Pitt finishes regular season with record-setting 76-61 win vs. Syracuse

By Ryan Zimba | Staff Writer November 26, 2016

The Pitt football team’s high-powered offense and lackluster defense combined to create history at Heinz Field on Saturday. In the highest-scoring game in major college football history, the Panthers...

Quadree Henderson (10) earned first-team All-ACC honors as a kick returner and honorable mention as a wide receiver for the 2016-17 season. John Hamilton | Senior Staff Photographer

PREDICTION: Panthers to pull out another close win vs. Cuse

By Steve Rotstsein | Sports Editor November 25, 2016

Two familiar foes riding opposite waves of momentum will collide at Heinz Field on Saturday afternoon in the Pitt football team's regular season finale. The Panthers (7-4 overall, 4-3 ACC) will host...

Pitt running back James Conner tallied 160 total yards and three touchdowns in Pitt's 76-61 win over Syracuse. Jordan Mondell | Asst. Visual Editor

James Conner receives Disney Sports Spirit Award

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor November 21, 2016

Disney Sports recognized Pitt running back James Conner for his remarkable comeback season by naming him the recipient of the 2016 Disney Sports Spirit Award Monday afternoon. The award — which Disney...

Matt Galambos (47) and Jeremiah Taleni (94) celebrate Pitt's 56-14 victory against Duke.| John Hamilton, Senior Staff Photographer

Pitt football improves passing defense against Duke

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor November 21, 2016

It’s no secret that the Pitt football team has been explosive on offense this season. The Panthers’ 56-14 win Saturday over Duke gave them a program-record 432 points scored in only the team’s 11th...

Pitt quarterback Nathan Peterman is coming off a career-best performance in the Panthers' 43-42 win over Clemson. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

PREDICTION: Panthers to ride momentum to big win over Duke

By Dan Sostek | Senior Staff Writer November 17, 2016

Coming off the biggest win of his head coaching career against Clemson, Pat Narduzzi needs his high-flying Pitt Panthers to refocus. Pitt, already bowl eligible, is now looking to boost its resumé...

Chris Blewitt's final field goal secured Pitt's victory against No. 2 Clemson on Saturday.  Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Chris Nailedit: Panthers upend No. 2 Clemson, 43-42

By Dan Sostek | Senior Staff Writer November 12, 2016

Pat Narduzzi has his signature win. Thanks to a game-winning 48-yard field goal with six seconds left by kicker Chris Blewitt, the Pitt football team pulled off perhaps the biggest upset of the college...

Clemson QB Deshaun Watson (4) is a returning Heisman Trophy finalist and first-team All-American. (TNS)

Prediction: Clemson QB Watson to throttle Panthers defense

By Dan Sostek | Senior Staff Writer November 10, 2016

The Pitt football team’s chances of victory Saturday are slim going against the undefeated No. 3 Clemson Tigers. But Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi reminded reporters Wednesday at his weekly media teleconference,...

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