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The Pitt News

The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News

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 20, 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 20, 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...

Redshirt first-year quarterback Eli Holstein leads the Pitt band after Pitt football’s victory over Kent State on Saturday, Sept. 2 at Acrisure Stadium.

Column | Pitt football has a budding superstar

By Brian Sherry, Managing Editor September 16, 2024

Redshirt first-year quarterback Eli Holstein couldn’t contain his excitement on the sidelines during the waning moments of Pitt football’s comeback 38-34 win over West Virginia on Saturday. Holstein...

Pitt fans pose for a photo at a tailgate.

‘It was incredible’: Backyard Brawl recap from the stands

By Grace McNally, Staff Writer September 16, 2024

The 107th edition of the Backyard Brawl took place last Saturday, Sept. 14 at Acrisure Stadium when Pitt football took on longtime rival West Virginia. In case you missed it — the Panthers won 38-34...

A sheet reading “45 degrees 90 degrees WORTHLESS DEGREES” hangs from a South Oakland home on Friday.

Photos: South Oakland prepares for the Backyard Brawl

By Alex Jurkuta, Visual Editor September 13, 2024

Across South Oakland, Pitt students are putting up bed sheets with slogans in support of the Pitt football team and insulting West Virginia football in preparation for the 107th edition of the Backyard...

Pitt band at the Panthers’ first game of the season against Wofford at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023.

Music supersedes hatred in Backyard Brawl culture

By Conor Hutchison, Senior Staff Writer September 10, 2024

For the players in the fray, the Backyard Brawl is war. For the fans that pack the bleachers, one of the oldest rivalries in college football offers a chance to win a year of bragging rights. But for the...

The West Virginia Mountaineer mascot charges onto the field ahead of the players before the Backyard Brawl in Morgantown, West Virginia, on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023

Satire | Why WVU is better than Pitt

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer September 10, 2024

Love, gratitude and friendship. There aren’t three words that could better describe the undying relationship between West Virginia and Pittsburgh.  With 129 years of history between the two schools,...

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