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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
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Takeaways from Western Michigan | Yarnell, Abanikanda impressive, kicker position needs to be reassessed

By Frankie Richetti, Senior Staff Writer • September 18, 2022
Senior Staff Writer Frankie Richetti shares his observations and takeaways from Pitt’s 34-13 victory against Western Michigan, including his thoughts on Nate Yarnell and the team’s conservative red-zone play calling.
Bricen Garner makes a shoelace tackle while playing for Pitt in 2017.

Pitt graduates return to hometown, Heinz Field as the opponent

By Frankie Richetti, Staff Writer • September 21, 2021
Homecoming came a week early for Pittsburgh natives and former Panthers Bricen Garner and Therran Coleman, who both started for Western Michigan in a 44-41 upset win over their former school at Heinz Field last weekend.
The Pitt Panthers (2-1, 0-0 ACC) were defeated by the Western Michigan Broncos (2-1, 0-0 MAC) on Saturday afternoon in a 44-41 upset victory.

‘They are who we think they are’: WMU loss mars hopeful start for Pitt

By Stephen Thompson, Sports Editor • September 19, 2021
Pitt’s defeat to Western Michigan this weekend was more than just their first notch in the loss column. The Panthers’ pride and momentum was wounded and to get back on track, their play needs drastic improvement.
No. 90 Deandre Jules of the Pitt Panthers faces Western Michigan players. The Panthers lost to the Western Michigan Broncos on Saturday afternoon.

Broncos stampede Panthers defense in 44-41 loss for Pitt

By Frankie Richetti, Staff Writer • September 18, 2021
Pitt football was outcoached and outgunned by Western Michigan on Saturday afternoon. The Broncos capitalized on every key moment and took home an 44-41 upset win in the first game ever played between the two schools.
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