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Acrisure Stadium in the North Shore.

Counterpoint | Acrisure is the best place for Pitt football to play

By Patrick Diana, Staff Writer November 15, 2023

Acrisure Stadium is a Pittsburgh skyline staple. Formerly Heinz Field, the venue boasts just as much history as it does Super Bowl rings. In a city with a great professional team — even if it’s currently...

First-year linebacker Jordan Bass (20) celebrates after a play during the game against FSU at Acrisure Stadium on Sunday, Nov. 4.

Preview | Panthers’ offense needs to take shots, win the turnover battle to beat Boston College on senior day

By Ari Meyer, Staff Writer November 13, 2023

Coming off a disastrous showing against ACC foe Syracuse, Pitt football returns home to Acrisure Stadium for the last time in the 2023 season as they take on Boston College. As the season transformed from...

Pitt players at a game against Syracuse at Acrisure Stadium on Nov. 5, 2022.

Takeaways | Pitt football faces ugly loss against Syracuse

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer November 13, 2023

Pitt football (2-8, ACC 1-5) fell to conference rivals Syracuse 28-13 on Saturday at Yankee Stadium in New York City. This was another disappointing loss for the Panthers as the football season winds down. Here...

Redshirt freshman defensive back Javon McIntyre (20) attempts to tackle a Syracuse player during Pitt football’s game against Syracuse on Nov. 5, 2022.

Pitt football faces abysmal 28-13 loss to Syracuse at Yankee Stadium

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor November 11, 2023

When a football game is played at a baseball stadium, one would expect home runs to ensue. But that was not the case in Pitt football’s matchup with Syracuse on Saturday in Yankee Stadium, as the Panthers...

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Christian Veilleux (11) throws a pass during Saturday afternoon's game against FSU at Acrisure Stadium.

Preview | Pitt football travels to Yankee Stadium to play Syracuse in a long-standing rivalry

By Lily Peters, Staff Writer November 10, 2023

Pitt football (2-7, 1-4 ACC) travels to the Bronx to take on Syracuse (4-5, 0-5 ACC) on Saturday. Yankee Stadium will host the Panthers and the Orange in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the first...

Redshirt senior wide receiver Bub Means (0) catches a pass for a touchdown during Saturday evening's game against FSU at Acrisure Stadium.

Takeaways | Pitt football’s offensive struggles continue while defense shines against Florida State

By Matthew Scabilloni, Staff Writer November 5, 2023

Pitt football’s (2-7, ACC 1-4) offensive struggles continued in Week 10 as they fell to No. 4 Florida State (9-0, ACC 7-0) 24-7. This was the Panthers' third straight loss, causing the Panthers to lose...

FSU redshirt junior wide receiver Ja’Khi Douglas (0) protects the football while being tackled by a Pitt player during Saturday afternoon's game at Acrisure Stadium.

Pitt football can’t complete upset, falls to No. 4 Florida State 24-7

By Brian Sherry, Sports Editor November 4, 2023

Pitt football has a history of upsetting highly-ranked opponents throughout the years. From taking down No. 2 West Virginia in the 2007 Backyard Brawl to eliminating No. 2 Miami from playoff contention...

Pitt's football team and head coach Pat Narduzzi run onto the field for the first game of the season against Wofford at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 2.

Preview | Struggling Pitt football prepares for a matchup against juggernaut No. 4 Florida State

By Ben Pisano, Staff Writer November 4, 2023

Pitt football is in dire straits right now. The team is 2-6 and looking to turn the page after a humiliating 58-7 loss to No. 12 Notre Dame. They need to win all four of their remaining matchups if they...

Pittsburgh quarterback Christian Veilleux (11) runs away from Notre Dame defensive lineman Javontae Jean-Baptiste (1) and defensive lineman Jordan Botelho (12) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 28, in South Bend, Ind.

Takeaways | Pitt football failed to capitalize on Notre Dame mistakes, Fighting Irish playmakers overwhelmed the Panthers’ defense

By Dylan Grace, Staff Writer October 30, 2023

Following a heartbreaking defeat in last week's matchup against Wake Forest, the Panthers headed to South Bend, IN, looking for upset magic against No. 14 Notre Dame. However, the heartbreak of a season...

Pittsburgh's Gavin Bartholomew (86) is tripped by Virginia Tech defender Derrick Canteen (13) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Blacksburg, Va.

Christain Veilleux throws four picks in Pitt football’s 58-7 loss to No. 14 Notre Dame

By Camille de Jesus, Staff Writer October 28, 2023

Pitt football (2-5, ACC 1-3) took on No. 14 Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana on Saturday afternoon. But the Panthers ultimately fell to the Fighting Irish 58-7. The Panthers' offense was plagued by turnovers...

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