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Prediction: Pitt to overcome its Achilles Tar Heel

By Trent Leonard, Sports Editor • November 14, 2019

This is the year that rock finally beats paper. The Panthers, going against every natural law of the universe, will beat North Carolina.

Panthers make fatal mistakes against Tar Heels

By David Leftwich | Senior Staff Writer • November 13, 2017

A kickoff returned for a touchdown, a fumble near the goal line and a trick play touchdown may have been the biggest plays of the day Thursday — and they all went against the Panther football team. A...

Gallery: The Weekend in Sports

By TPN Staff • November 13, 2017

Tar Heels trample Panthers, 34-31

By David Leftwich | Senior Staff Writer • November 9, 2017

Despite a four-touchdown performance from junior Panther running back Darrin Hall, the North Carolina Tar Heels outlasted the Pitt football team at Heinz Field. In a nationally televised back-and-forth...

Prediction: Panthers share quarterback woes with Tar Heels

By Adin Link | Staff Writer • November 9, 2017

The narrative for the football programs of Pitt (4-5 overall, 2-3 ACC) and UNC (1-8 overall, 0-6 ACC) have been similar this season. Not only are both teams experiencing hangovers from successful 2016...

Back from bye week, Narduzzi talks Tar Heels in press conference

By Luke Baloga | For The Pitt News • November 7, 2017

The Pitt football team doubled its win column after its last two games, but a lull in play thanks to a bye week could slow the team’s momentum. But with a two-game winning streak on the line, head...

Big New World

By TNS • May 26, 2015

Alonzo Nelson-Ododa (33) and two other new frontcourt members will be key to Pitt's potential to bounce back after a disappointing 2014-2015 season.