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Pitt gave Oklahoma State a fight but came up just short on Saturday in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer.

Pitt falls to Oklahoma State, 45-38, in weather-delayed shootout in Stillwater

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor September 17, 2016

Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi was right to be worried about Oklahoma State wide receiver James Washington during the week leading up to Saturday’s game. “They’ve got this James Washington, No....

Linebacker Mike Caprara celebrates a safety against Virginia.  Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Pitt LB Mike Caprara named to 2016 AFCA Good Works Team

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor September 15, 2016

Pitt senior linebacker Mike Caprara is off to a fast start to his 2016 season, playing a big role in each of Pitt’s first two wins with 1.5 sacks against Villanova and two fumble recoveries against Penn...

Tyler Palko guided the Pitt Panthers to the Big East Championship in 2004. Courtesy of Pitt Athletics.

Q&A with Tyler Palko: From field general to leader in the business field

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor September 15, 2016

You may know Tyler Palko as the local star who forever etched his name into western Pennsylvania football lore during his time as a fiery southpaw quarterback. Palko –– a three-time Pittsburgh Post-Gazette...

After winning the game against Penn State this weekend, Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi turned his attention to Oklahoma State. John Hamilton / Staff Photographer.

Pitt football in for even bigger challenge after knocking off PSU

By Dan Sostek | Senior Staff Writer September 14, 2016

Pat Narduzzi is tired of talking about Penn State, and he wants to make sure his players aren’t spending too much time basking in the glory of last week’s win. “There's a 24-hour rule,” the...

On top of being selected ACC defensive back of the week, Ryan Lewis (38) was named the best defensive back in the nation after last week’s games. John Hamilton / Staff Photographer.

James Conner, Ryan Lewis earn national honors for week two efforts

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor September 14, 2016

After battling both injury and cancer over the past year before coming back to score a pair of touchdowns against Penn State last Saturday, Pitt running back James Conner was recognized this week for his...

Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi reacts after a penalty Saturday against Penn State. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Narduzzi shifts focus from PSU to Oklahoma State

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor September 12, 2016

Although Pitt head football coach Pat Narduzzi seemed eager to move forward to this week’s game against Oklahoma State, he opened his Monday press conference by reflecting on last Saturday’s monumental...

Wide receiver Quadree Henderson (10) and teammates celebrate a first-quarter touchdown against Penn State. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Ryan Lewis, Quadree Henderson earn weekly ACC honors

By Steve Rotstein | Sports Editor September 12, 2016

Pitt senior cornerback Ryan Lewis and sophomore wide receiver Quadree Henderson earned accolades from the Atlantic Coast Conference for their standout performances in Pitt’s 42-39 win over Penn State...

Elijah Zeise gets help walking off the field after getting injured during the Villanova game. Jeff Ahearn | Senior Staff Photographer

Early injuries end Hendrix and Ziese’s season

By Steve Rotstein / Sports Editor September 11, 2016

Though Pitt head football coach Pat Narduzzi said the status of defensive end Dewayne Hendrix and Star linebacker Elijah Zeise’s health was “day-to-day” during the week, he confirmed Saturday after...

Pitt defensive back David Sumner smashes into a Penn State ball carrier in the 1992 game. Pitt News file photo.

LIVE: Pitt v. Penn State, Return of the Rivalry

By The Pitt News Staff September 8, 2016

Welcome to The Pitt News' hub for all things Pitt-Penn State related on game day. Follow this page and our social media for live coverage of the game as it's happening, including reports and photos from...

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