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Jordan Whitehead (9) had a key interception return for a touchdown in Pitt's 45-31 win at Virginia. (Courtesy of Pitt Athletics)

Whitehead’s pick-six sparks Pitt to win in Virginia

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor October 17, 2016

Facing third-and-10 from his own 44-yard line with 18 seconds left in the first half, Virginia quarterback Kurt Benkert thought he saw a receiver come open over the middle of the field. But he didn’t...

Jordan Whitehead's 59-yard interception return TD gave Pitt its first lead just before halftime in a 45-31 win at Virginia. Pictured vs. Penn State Sept. 10. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Pitt defeats Virginia for third straight win, 45-31

By Dan Sostek | Senior Staff Writer October 15, 2016

Saturday’s Pitt-Virginia football game was a tale of two halves. The Panthers (5-2 overall, 2-1 ACC) recovered from a shootout of a first half in Charlottesville, Virginia, in which the two teams...

Pitt cornerback Avonte Maddox gets drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles. (TPN file photo)

Prediction: Panthers offense to keep rolling in Virginia

By Dan Sostek | Senior Staff Writer October 13, 2016

One week after defeating Paul Johnson and the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi and the Panthers will have to harness a Bronco — Bronco Mendenhall, that is. Pittsburgh travels...

Pitt TE Scott Orndoff helped bring the Panthers back with a game-tying 74-yard touchdown reception against Georgia Tech. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

TPN Panthers of the Week: Scott Orndoff and MaKenzie Zeh

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor October 12, 2016

Scott Orndoff, Football Senior tight end Scott Orndoff played a key role in Pitt’s 37-34 victory over Georgia Tech Saturday, but he has been a steady contributor for the Panthers all season. Orndoff...

Defensive tackle Shakir Soto (52) led Pitt with eight  total tackles in the Panthers' Homecoming win against Georgia Tech. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Sizing up Soto: Senior flourishing in switch from DE to DT

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor October 10, 2016

Sometime around the end of Pitt’s season-ending 44-28 loss to Navy in the 2015 Military Bowl, Pat Narduzzi decided he needed to make a change to his defense moving forward. Narduzzi has reiterated...

Pitt kicker Chris Blewitt (12) hit a game-winning field goal in the Panthers' 37-34 win over Georgia Tech. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Chris Blewitt, Brian O’Neill earn weekly ACC honors

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor October 10, 2016

The Atlantic Coast Conference recognized two Pitt Panthers Monday for their performances in the Panthers’ 37-34 Homecoming win over Georgia Tech Saturday. The ACC named senior kicker Chris Blewitt...

Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi secured the 15th verbal commitment to his second full recruiting class over the weekend. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Pitt lands 15th verbal commitment to 2017 football recruiting class

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor October 10, 2016

Shortly after a 37-34 win over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on Homecoming weekend, the Pitt football team added the newest verbal commitment to its 2017 recruiting class. Carter Warren, a 6-foot-6,...

The football team will wear the classic Pitt uniforms in its homecoming game against Georgia Tech on Saturday. Courtesy Pitt Archives

Top 5 players to sport Pitt script

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor October 6, 2016

The Pitt football program has produced an overwhelming amount of legendary players in its 127-year history. After all, the Panthers’ eight Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees are tied for fourth-most...

Nathan Peterman (4) and the Panthers will face off against Georgia Tech on Saturday at Heinz Field. Matt Hawley | Staff Photographer

Prediction: Pitt football to conquer Georgia Tech in Homecoming game

By Dan Sostek | Senior Staff Writer October 6, 2016

While Pitt conquered a herd in its victory against Marshall last Saturday, the Panthers will have to slay a three-headed beast this Homecoming weekend. Georgia Tech and head coach Paul Johnson’s triple-option...

True freshman wide receiver Maurice Ffrench (2) scored his first career touchdown against Marshall Saturday night. Matt Hawley | Staff Photographer

Young WRs Ffrench and Tipton fill in, break out against Marshall

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor October 5, 2016

The call was for the Panthers’ trademark jet sweep –– a handoff where a wide receiver gets a running start before the snap. But this time, the call wasn’t intended for the usual receiver. Usually,...

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