Pittsburgh vs. Kent State - August 31, 2024

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FinalAug 31

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Standings

Scoring Summary

Teams

Golden Flashes logo, Golden Flashes 0-1, 1ST 7, 2ND 7, 3RD 10, 4TH 0, TOT 24

Panthers logo, Panthers 1-0, 1ST 14, 2ND 14, 3RD 14, 4TH 13, TOT 55

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10:30[4th & 7 @ KENT 28] J.Smith punts 50 yards to PIT 22, Center-G.Goodell. D.Reid returned punt from the PIT 22. TOUCHDOWN.

11:56B.Sauls extra point is good.

12:00[1st & Goal @ KENT 11] E.Holstein pass complete. Catch made by K.Mumpfield for 11 yards. TOUCHDOWN.

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Rookie Watch

Rueben Bain Jr. has been showing FLASHES of Hall of Fame potential throughout camp. Yesterday, Bain reportedly “embarrassed” both Armand Membou (Jets RT1) and Olu Fashanu (Jets LT1) on multiple occasions. For reference, both Membou and Fashanu were Top-12 picks in their

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The Players’ Tribune

On Johnny Gaudreau’s birthday, we look back on @mergaudreau13’s letter to her husband: “You were perfect. I don’t know how you could have ever been better. And I see those wonderful bits of you in our kids every day. Noa is so competitive, just like you. Small dark eyes, long

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This week on Off The Charts, our crew tried to provide explanations of football analytics that would serve as a good introduction to advanced stats. That includes both the pluses and minuses of Expected Points Added (via @VigManOnCampus) https://t.co/JJc8QMUKJS

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Ranking the best ways to watch Pitt football games - The Pitt NewsAs the first-year class’ first football season is almost upon us, we have taken the time to rank some of the best — and worst — ways to watch our beloved Pitt Panthers take the field at Acrisure Stadium in the fall. #1: In-person This one is a classic. You bought the gold pass football...

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Most Important Position Battles on Offense for PittAs training camp goes on for the Pitt Panthers, there are some questions that can hopefully be answered by the time the season starts. After a transfer portal s

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Pat Narduzzi Addresses Pitt Players Charged in Dirt Bike Incident Training camp has started for the Pitt Panthers. At his first press conference of camp season, head coach Pat Narduzzi was asked about the incident that occurr

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CFB AP Top 25 Predictions 🔮Latest picks after release of first coaches poll 📲

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Experts React to CFB Coaches PollTap for best reactions from Tuesday's release 📲

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First CFB Coaches Poll 🔢Ohio State opens as No. 1 in preseason rankings 📲

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Pitt Lands No. 9 in ACC Preseason PollThe ACC has released their 2026 Preseason Poll; the poll is voted on by 185 media members. Despite finishing fourth in the conference last season, the Panthers

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Top 25 CFB Coach's Poll Predictions 🔮Latest picks before Tuesday's poll drop 📲

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While the attention is on Beau Pribula, don’t forget about Eli HolsteinVirginia backup quarterback Eli Holstein might be overqualified for his position. He was a consensus high four-star recruit, and even a five-star on some sites

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Three Pitt Players Charged with Reckless DrivingAccording to WPXI, three Pitt Panthers football players were charged by University of Pittsburgh police for recklessly driving dirt bikes through Oakland. The p

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Pitt's Next Big Ten Matchup After Pat Narduzzi CommentsPitt Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi has taken full advantage of all the press at ACC Kickoff. Social media had many feelings about his controversial take on t

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Pitt Head Coach Boasts More Favorable Schedule 2026 ACC Football Kickoff began July 16, allowing for all ACC head coaches and key players from each team to speak to the media. Pitt Panthers head coach Pat N

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Pitt Quarterbacks to Watch For This SummerAfter the Pitt Panthers lost to Louisville for their second loss of the 2025 season, the coaching staff made the bold decision to bench quarterback Eli Holstein

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ACC's New Championship Game TiebreakerDifferent system put in place after Duke-Miami controversy last year

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Top CFB NIL Valuations 💰What Arch and more will earn this upcoming season 📲

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How Pitt Players are Rated in EA Sports College Football 27Another college football offseason means another addition of EA Sports' College Football series. The game includes all Division 1 FBS schools and their players,

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CFB 27's Top 10 by ConferenceHighest-rated players from Big Ten, SEC and ACC 📲

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FBS Committee Proposes Changes to Transfer PortalFull details on proposal inside 📲

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Pitt Finds New QB With ECU Flip Just days after losing the commitment of four-star quarterback Kevin Verpaele, the Pitt Panthers replaced that missing spot with another class of 2027 quarterba

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4-Star QB Decommits From PittThough Pitt has been getting some decent commits recently, it was a tough news day as four-star quarterback Kevin Verpaele has decommitted from the program, acc

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ACC Commish Backs CFP ExpansionJim Phillips says 24-team playoff bracket will bring 'hope' to schools

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Pitt Coach Pat Narduzzi Shares Best Mike Tomlin AdviceIn an interview with Football America!, Pitt football head coach Pat Narduzzi dicussed the current state of Pitt football, along with his career. Narduzzi was a

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Pat Narduzzi's Three Biggest Priorities for Pitt After NFL DraftPITTSBURGH -- The Pitt Panthers are going into a 2026 season with a renewed sense of confidence. With a new roster and the bowl loss to East Carolina in the rea

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3 Reasons Why Texas LB Rasheem Biles Will Live Up to The Hype Next SeasonThe Texas Longhorns landed Rasheem Biles out of the transfer portal to be the main focal point of their defense in 2026, and here are three reasons he will live up to the hype surrounding him.

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3 Pitt Prospects Who Will Be Future First-Round Picks in NFL DraftPITTSBURGH -- With the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh having reached its conclusion, Pitt football turns their eyes to both the upcoming season and 2027 NFL Draft

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Why Kyle Louis Departure Won't Hurt Pitt as Much as You ThinkPITTSBURGH -- In recent seasons, Pitt football has had no trouble getting players selected in the NFL draft and playing at the next level. Despite there being f

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Next Pitt Player Who Could Follow Kyle Louis to NFLPITTSBURGH -- The Pitt Panthers have sent another one of their defensive phenoms to the next level. A through-and-through career Panther, Kyle Louis is now head

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Predicting Pitt's New Star LB After Kyle Louis Gets DraftedPITTSBURGH -- The NFL Draft has arrived, and with that Pitt's name adorned the stage for the selection of their star player. Kyle Louis, who occupied the "Star"

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📋 Kyle Louis (No. 138 overall) 🤩 2x All-ACC honoree 🎥 Watch his impressive athleticism

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Kyle Louis Scouting ReportPitt LB goes No. 138 overall

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Pitt UDFAs to Watch After NFL DraftPITTSBURGH -- The Pitt Panthers are likely to only have one player selected when the 2026 NFL Draft concludes this weekend. Kyle Louis is expected to go somewh

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List of Every Pitt First-Round Pick in NFL Draft HistoryPitt has an illustrious history of producing NFL talent, and are tied for No. 23 with 27 first round selections with UNC and Cal. From Mike Ditka to Calijah Ka

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Pitt Panthers All-Time NFL TeamPITTSBURGH -- The Pitt Panthers football team, even despite a historic past, punches well above their weight when it comes to professional talent. Even Pitt te

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Top Future NFL Draft Prospects to Watch in 2026 👀Assessing the next group of players who look prime to make it to the next level ➡️

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The Next Breakout NFL Prospect From PittPITTSBURGH -- The Pitt Panthers football team will likely hear only one name from their 2026 draft class get their name called in their hometown draft in Pittsb

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Every Pitt Player Drafted Under Pat NarduzziPITTSBURGH -- Pat Narduzzi has caught the ire of Pitt Football fans nearly since he began head coach of the team ahead of the 2015 season, but has undeniably be

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Mel Kiper's Favorite Sleepers 😴Draft expert gives top prospects at every position 📲

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NCAA FBS Proposes New ScheduleOversight Committee recommended standardizing start date for all CFB teams at Week 0

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Five NFL Teams That Can Draft Pitt Star Kyle LouisPITTSBURGH -- Pitt linebacker Kyle Louis is the only sure selection out of the University of Pittsburgh when the NFL Draft begins in a week. Beginning the cycle

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CFP Reveals Updated Logo 👌College Football Playoff drops 'refreshed' look with 'championship gold' details 📸

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Underrated Pitt Prospects Who Could Sneak Into the NFL DraftPITTSBURGH-- The Pitt Panthers football team has one player at the top of the minds of NFL scouts when it comes to the upcoming NFL Draft, with linebacker Kyle

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One Trait That Makes Each Pitt Prospect DraftablePITTSBURGH -- With the NFL Draft quickly approaching in just a couple weeks in Pittsburgh, the Pitt football team is gearing up to send their best to the NFL. E

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Ranking the Most NFL-Ready Pitt ProspectsPITTSBURGH - The 2026 NFL Draft is set to descend on Pittsburgh's North Shore from April 23-25, with the Pitt Panthers football team having a group of players h

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How Pitt Developed Its 2026 NFL Draft ClassPITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Panthers football team is gearing up for a draft in their own city, as the city of Pittsburgh prepares to host the 2026 NFL Draft f

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What NFL Scouts and Media Are Saying About Pitt's Kyle LouisPITTSBURGH -- The Pitt Panthers have one premier player when it comes to the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh, and that is linebacker Kyle Louis. The 2024

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Biggest Highlights From Pitt Pro DayPITTSBURGH -- The Pitt Panthers football team brought 15 players to the Southside facility in order to provide them the chance to shine in front of scouts from

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Three Pitt Players Who Improved Their NFL Draft StockPITTSBURGH -- The Pitt Panthers football team has plenty of players that will be available for all 32 NFL teams when it comes to the NFL Draft in three weeks, a

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Texas Longhorns LB Rasheem Biles Lands Major NIL DealTexas Longhorns linebacker Rasheem Biles is taking a step into the NIL sphere.

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Pro Day Winners & Losers 🎭Prospects whose NFL draft stock rose or fell during workouts 📲

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Austin Lenhardt-Barley's 2026 Pittsburgh Steelers first-round mock draftThe Pittsburgh Steelers are hosting the NFL Draft from 23-25, and this is going to be a pivotal year of the franchise. I have the Steelers going all-in and trading up for their future franchise quarterback in front of all their fans. The Steelers currently hold 12 draft picks to improve the roster and take...

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Review | A mixed bag at Pitt Pro Day ahead of an NFL Draft in the Steel CityWith the 2026 NFL Draft coming to the North Shore of Pittsburgh, some of the best to ever suit up for the Pitt Panthers got their chance to impress in front of scouts for all 32 NFL franchises at Pitt's 2026 Pro Day. The player who had the most attention from the scouts was junior...

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3-Star Georgia OL Sets Official Visit With PittPITTSBURGH - Class of 2027 three-star offensive lineman Carter Mathis has set an official visit with the Pitt Panthers for June 11-13, he announced on March 27.

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Pitt's Kyle Louis Discusses Pre-Draft Visit With SteelersThe Pitt Panthers hosted their Pro Day on March 26. This was an opportunity for 15 draft-eligible players who have already spent their last season with the prog

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Four Takeaways From Pitt's 2026 Pro DayPITTSBURGH - There were plenty of storylines from Pitt's 2026 Pro Day on March 27. The event featured many well-known names as they all pursued their dreams of

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Pitt Players Who Improved NFL Draft Stock at Pro DayPITTSBURGH - The 2026 Pitt Panthers Pro Day has come and gone. Fifteen draft-eligible Panthers worked out in front of all 32 NFL teams with the hopes of being d

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Pitt 2026 Pro Day Recap: Measurements and Official Times RevealedPITTSBURGH - The Pitt Panthers hosted their annual Pro Day on March 26. A total of 15 players participated in the event, personnel from all 32 NFL teams in atte

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Two Issues With Pitt's Defense in Spring ScrimmagePITTSBURGH - The Pitt Panthers held their first scrimage of the spring practice window last weekend, and the result was interesting. The offense dominated the d

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Top WPIAL DB Schedules Pitt Official VisitPITTSBURGH - In February, the Pitt Panthers made the top seven schools for four-star Imani Christian safety Gabe Jenkins. Now, it appears that Pitt is one of th

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NCAA Eyeing Early CFB StartCommittee 'moving toward' making all teams begin season during Week 0 (The Athletic)

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Pitt's Kyle Louis Surges in Latest Mock DraftPITTSBURGH - Pitt Panthers former star linebacker Kyle Louis will experience something not many athletes ever will this April. Louis will hear his name called

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Pitt to Receive Official Visit From WPIAL 3-Star OTPITTSBURGH - Three-star Upper St. Clair offensive tackle Ryan Robbins has scheduled an official visit with the Pitt Panthers for June 11-13, Mike Vukovcan of Pi

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Pitt Cracks Top 6 Schools for 4-Star Georgia CBPITTSBURGH - The Pitt Panthers have made Savanah, Ga., four-star cornerback Emerson Lewis' top-six schools, Rivals' Chad Simmons reported on March 23. The five

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Pitt TE May Be Mason Heintschel's New Favorite TargetPITTSBURGH - Pitt Panthers sophomore quarterback Mason Heintschel will enter the 2026 season without four of his top five receiving leaders from a season ago.

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Pitt Has High Expectations for New WR RoomPITTSBURGH - One glaring question the Pitt Panthers had in the offseason was how they would replenish the wide receiver room. The Panthers watched their leading

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2026 CFB Rule Changes 📜Committee announces new rules and penalties around targeting, uniforms and more 📲

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Pitt's Biggest Draft Star Could Stay Close to HomePITTSBURGH - Pitt Panthers star linebacker Kyle Louis could stay in the city at the next level. Ray Fittipaldo of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reported that Loui

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Pitt Reveals 2026 Pro Day ParticipantsPITTSBURGH - Pro Day for the Pitt Panthers is just about a week away, and the team has released the list of expected participants. The Pro Day will begin at 10

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Pitt to Receive Official Visit From 2027 Pass RusherPITTSBURGH - The Pitt Panthers will receive an official visit from 2027 New Jersey edge rusher Cam Aime on May 28-30, he announced on March 18. Aime is the seco

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Blue Hicks Absent From Pitt's Post-Spring Break PracticePITTSBURGH - The Pitt Panthers were without projected top wide receiver option, Cataurus "Blue" Hicks, for the team's fourth spring practice of the semester. Fo

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Pat Narduzzi Upset With Pitt's Spring Game ChangePITTSBURGH - The Pitt Panthers made another unpopular change to Acrisure Stadium on March 16 when they decided to close off the annual Blue-Gold spring game to

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Pitt Schedules Official Visit With 3-Star Edge RusherPITTSBURGH - The Pitt Panthers have scheduled an official visit with 2027 Youngstown, Ohio three-star edge rusher Dominic Letlow for June 11-13, he announced on

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Pitt Announces Big Change to 2026 Spring GamePITTSBURGH - The Pitt Panthers' annual Blue-Gold spring game on April 11 will be closed off for public viewing, the program announced on March 16. The team cite

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Three-Star Georgia LB Sets Official Visit to PittPITTSBURGH - Class of 2027 three-star linebacker Joshua Echols has scheduled an official visit with Pitt for June 18-20, he told Nathan Breisinger of Pittsburgh

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Here's Where New Longhorn Rasheem Biles Ranks Among Top LBs in TexasThe Dave Campbell's Texas Football magazine continued listing the best players at each position in Texas, and the newest Texas Longhorns, Rasheem Biles, found an interesting spot on the list

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Pitt Faces Competition For 2027 4-Star QB CommitThe Pitt Panthers' quarterback commit has received his first offer from an SEC program, and he's only going to get more offers in the future.

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Way-Too-Early College Football Upset Picks for 2026

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Pitt Receives Commitment From 2026 Walk-On QBPITTSBURGH - The Pitt Panthers have received a preferred walk-on commitment from Cathedral Prep (Erie, Pa.) quarterback Davin Friedman, he announced on March 6.

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Pitt Sets Official Visit With 3-Star In-State LBPITTSBURGH - The Pitt Panthers have scheduled an official visit with Philadelphia native and La Salle College linebacker Zykee Scott for June 18-20, he announce

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Four Pitt Players to Miss Spring PracticesPITTSBURGH - The Pitt Panthers will be without four players this spring due to injuries sustained during the 2025 season. Those players are redshirt sophomore d

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3-Star Florida DB Sets Official Visit With PittPITTSBURGH - The Pitt Panthers have landed an official visit from three-star Lakeland, Fla. cornerback Jordan Young, he announced on March 5. Young will visit

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Pitt to Host Official Visit For 3-Star Ohio DLPITTSBURGH - The Pitt Panthers have locked in an official visit with three-star Middletown, Ohio defensive lineman Jaiden Davis for June 18-20, he announced on

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Pat Narduzzi's Confidence In Pitt's Portal Class Could Burn HimPITTSBURGH - Pat Narduzzi made a bold claim after the Pitt Panthers' first spring practice on March 2 that caught me, and I'm sure others buy surprise. "I truly

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Pitt's Mason Heintschel Disrespected in Spring QB RankingsPITTSBURGH - Pitt Panthers starting quarterback Mason Heintschel appears to be entering the 2026 season as one of the more underrated quarterbacks at the Power

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Pitt Locks In Official Visit With 2027 Ohio DLPITTSBURGH - The Pitt Panthers will host 2027 Springboro, Ohio defensive lineman Carter Napier for an official visit on May 28-30, he announced on March 4. Napi

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Pitt Has Secret Weapon on Defense Heading Into Next SeasonPITTSBURGH - The Pitt Panthers faced depth uncertainty when Sean FitzSimmons, Zach Crothers, Joey Zelinsky, Blaine Spires and Jaeden Moore sporadically appeared

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Pitt's Mason Heintschel Ready for Next Step in QB EvolutionPITTSBURGH - It's been almost five months since Mason Heintschel took his first snap as the starting quarterback of the Pitt Panthers. Since then, he has become

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Pitt's Pat Narduzzi Not Thrilled About Acrisure Stadium ChangesPITTSBURGH - In January, Allen Greene announced that nearly 17,000 seats would be roped off in Acrisure Stadium, exclusively for Pitt Panthers home football gam

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Pitt QB Reflects on Disappointing End to Freshman SeasonSpring Ball has started for the Pitt Panthers. Several new and returning players on the football team spoke to the media, including quarterback Mason Heintschel

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Pitt's LB Room in Position to Surpass 2025's GroupPITTSBURGH - The position the Pitt Panthers lost the most talent at over the offseason was at linebacker, and it wasn't particularly close. The Panthers watched

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Will Kyle Louis hear his name called in the first round?Back in 2024, Pitt's linebacker room adopted a new identity. While it may have said Panthers on their jerseys, they considered themselves Sharks. Spearheaded by junior linebacker Kyle Louis, the unit emphasized speed, aggression and constant pursuit. It's these very traits that now make Louis one of the most intriguing linebacker prospects in the 2026...

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NFL Combine Day 4 Recap 🔥💫 Spencer Fano shines 💪 Markell Bell crushes 40 📲 Tap for results

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Pitt's Kyle Louis Stands Out at NFL CombinePITTSBURGH - Pitt Panthers linebacker Kyle Louis had a strong showing at the NFL Scouting Combine the last two days. The former All-American and All-ACC linebac

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Ohio 3-Star OL Sets Pitt Official VisitPITTSBURGH - Class of 2027 three-star offensive lineman Jalen Webb has scheduled an official visit with the Pitt Panthers for June 11-18, he announced on Feb. 2

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Pitt's Desmond Reid Talks Overcoming Injuries at NFL CombineFormer Pitt Panthers running back Desmond Reid had his press conference at the NFL Combine as he aims for the NFL Draft. Reid talked about his past injuries, si

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Top 25 QBs For 2026 🔢How the nation's best signal-callers stack up going into the spring ➡️

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3-Star DB Sets Official Visit With PittPITTSBURGH - The Pitt Panthers will receive an official visit from three-star safety Jeremiah Proctor, he announced on Feb. 26. Proctor is the second recruit to

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Pitt Lands Official Visit From Georgia OLPITTSBURGH - Class of 2027 offensive lineman Jajuan Graham has scheduled an official visit with the Pitt Panthers for May 28-30, he announced on Feb. 26. Graham

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Pitt's Kyle Louis Refutes Size Concern at NFL CombinePITTSBURGH - Kyle Louis has been perhaps the Pitt Panthers' best player on defense the past two seasons, and yet he remains overlooked as an NFL prospect. In 20

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CFB Transfer Players to Watch 👀Top players to keep an eye on this spring after changing teams 📲

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Pitt Makes Top 5 for In-State 3-Star LBPITTSBURGH - The Pitt Panthers have made the top five schools for Class of 2027 in-state three-star linebacker Zykee Scott. Scott released his top five schools

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Pitt 2027 QB Commit Upgraded to 4-Star ProspectPITTSBURGH - Pitt Panthers Class of 2027 quarterback commit Kevin Verpaele is now rated as a four-star recruit on Rivals, Mike Vukovcan of Pittsburgh Sports Now

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2027 LB Schedules Official Visit With PittPITTSBURGH - The Pitt Panthers have scheduled an official visit with 2027 linebacker Davon Smith for June 11-13, he announced on Feb. 23. Smith will visit Pitt

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NCAA May Change Targeting RuleCommittee could propose to remove 'carryover suspension part of the punishment' (The Athletic)

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Transfer Kicker Sam Hunsaker's Unique Journey to PittPITTSBURGH - Every player in college football has their own unique story of how they reached this point in their young careers, but Pitt Panthers transfer kicke

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The Case for 24-Team CFP Plan 🏆Why the Big Ten's expansion proposal has merit ➡️

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Pitt Lands Official Visit With 2027 Texas ATHPITTSBURGH - Class of 2027 Coppell, Texas athlete Jaden Bibbs has scheduled an official visit with the Pitt Panthers for June 11-13, he announced on social medi

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Pitt's Malik Knight Looking to Build Off Breakout SeasonPITTSBURGH - The Pitt Panthers enter the 2026 season with just one returning starting wide receiver from a season ago - Cataurus "Blue" Hicks. Leading receiver

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Mike Priefer Tasked With Rebuilding Pitt's Special Teams UnitsPITTSBURGH - One unit that has played consistently well the past few seasons for the Pitt Panthers has been the special teams. The former coordinator of that th

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Pitt Schedules Another 2027 Florida WR Official VisitPITTSBURGH - The Pitt Panthers have scheduled another 2027 Florida wide receiver for an official visit. Spanish River wideout Jayden Elder announced on Feb. 16

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3-Star WPIAL OL Schedules Official Visit With PittPITTSBURGH - The Pitt Panthers have scheduled an official visit with 2027 Central Catholic offensive lineman Jon Sassic for Jun 18-20, he announced. Sassic is n

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Pitt Way-Too-Early Bowl Projection Shows ImprovementPITTSBURGH - We are currently closer to the end of the 2025-26 college football season than the beginning of the 2026-27 regular season, and yet, the Pitt Panth

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Pitt Makes Top 10 for 2027 4-Star WRPITTSBURGH - Class of 2027 four-star wide receiver Jabari Watkins has listed the Pitt Panthers among his top 10 schools. The other schools on Watkins' list are

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Pitt 2027 OL Commit Schedules Official VisitPITTSBURGH - Pitt Panthers Class of 2027 three-star offensive lineman commit Colin Urrea has scheduled an official visit for June 11-13, he announced. The other

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Former Pitt QB Could Be Kenny Pickett's Next OCPITTSBURGH - Two former Pitt Panthers quarterbacks could unite as members of the Las Vegas Raiders. Former Pitt quarterback and former Seattle Seahawks quarter

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Pitt Locks In Official Visit With 2027 WR CommitPITTSBURGH - The Pitt Panthers have locked in another official visit from one of their 2027 commits. This time, they secured three-star wide receiver Jacob Thom

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Players You'll Love in 2026 😍15 guys who'll get increased shine next season ➡️

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Underclassmen Eyeing 2026 Heisman 🏆Notre Dame's CJ Carr, more young guys with a legitimate shot at the trophy ➡️

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Pitt 2027 QB Commit Schedules Official VisitPITTSBURGH - Pitt Panthers 2027 three-star quarterback commit Kevin Verpaele has scheduled an official visit for May 28-30, he announced on Feb. 12. Verpaele h

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Pitt Transfer QB Embracing Mentor RolePITTSBURGH - Pitt Panthers transfer quarterback Holden Geriner is a career backup after spending four years of college at Auburn and Texas State, and never thro

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Pitt Secures First Summer Official Visit With 3-Star OLPITTSBURGH - The Pitt Panthers have locked up their first summer official visit with 2027 three-star offensive lineman Noah Nixon out of Buford High School in G

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Pitt Makes Top 7 for 2027 ATHPITTSBURGH - Miami Palmetto Class of 2027 ATH Kaden Howard has named the Pitt Panthers in his top seven schools, Tom Loy of 247Sports reported on Feb.10. The re

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Two Pitt Stars Invited to NFL CombinePITTSBURGH - Pitt Panthers star running back Desmond Reid and star linebacker Kyle Louis were two of 319 prospects invited to the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. Re

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Pitt's Kyle Louis Ranked Among Top NFL Draft ProspectsPITTSBURGH - The Pitt Panthers have numerous players heading to the 2026 NFL Draft, but none as big as star linebacker Kyle Louis. Louis is coming off a huge w

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Pitt Honors Larry Fitzgerald Following Pro Football HOF SelectionPITTSBURGH - Pitt Panthers legendary wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald was selected as a first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer on Feb. 5 and became the 11th form

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Pitt Makes Top 5 for 2027 WPIAL 4-Star WRPITTSBURGH - The Pitt Panthers have made it in the top five schools for 2027 four-star McKeesport wide receiver Javien Robinson, Rivals' Keegan Pope reported. T

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Pitt Cracks Top 10 For 3-Star OLPITTSBURGH - Class of 2027 three-star offensive lineman Reed Gerken from Perrysburg High School in Ohio has listed the Pitt Panthers in his top 10 schools, acco

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Pitt Trying to Flip Florida State DB CommitPITTSBURGH - The Pitt Panthers are one of three schools targeting Class of 2027 three-star Florida State defensive back commit Jemari Foreman, Rivals' Marcus Be

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Former Pitt QB Wins Super Bowl LXPITTSBURGH - The Pitt Panthers have a new Super Bowl champion. Former Pitt quarterback Andrew Janocko earned his first Super Bowl ring as the quarterbacks coach

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Pitt Ranked Among Worst ACC Transfer Portal ClassesPITTSBURGH - The Pitt Panthers brought in their second-largest transfer portal class to date with 16 new additions, but in the recruiting rankings, it's the low

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Tim Daoust Growing Strong Bond With Pitt's NewcomersPITTSBURGH - The Pitt Panthers added five defensive linemen through the transfer portal and the high school ranks this past recruiting cycle, and position coach

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Top 2027 Recruiting Classes 📈An early look at the next recruiting cycle ➡️

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Top Five Moments of Larry Fitzgerald's Pitt CareerPITTSBURGH - Larry Fitzgerald served as one of the best wide receivers in college football during his two seasons at Pitt and has now received the ultimate rewa

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Cory Sanders makes his mark as Pitt's new defensive coordinatorWith the 2025 Pitt football season officially over, the team is gearing up for its future. Included in the events ramping up to spring are the introductory press conferences for new players, both first-year and transfer players. This week marked the first of the cycle, as Pitt's defensive players and new defensive coordinator Cory Sanders...

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Larry Fitzgerald inducted in the Pro Football Hall of FameLast night, legendary Pitt wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald earned enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Fitzgerald, up for Hall of Fame eligibility for the first time since retiring from the NFL in 2020, secured the honor during the NFL Honors ceremony. The full ballot consisted of tackle Willie Anderson, quarterback Drew Brees, guard...

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Larry Fitzgerald Extends Pitt's Historic NFL Hall of Fame TotalPITTSBURGH - Legendary Pitt Panthers wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald was selected to the NFL Hall of Fame Class of 2026 as a first-ballot Hall of Famer during th

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Post-Recruiting Cycle Top 25 📊Reshuffling the national landscape after national signing day ➡️

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Two Pitt Freshmen DL Talk Deep Hometown RootsPITTSBURGH - Pat Narduzzi said on Early National Signing Day in December that no other school develops WPIAL players into NFL talent like the Pitt Panthers do,

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Cory Sanders Striving to Take Pitt's Defense to Next LevelPITTSBURGH - This upcoming season will be the first time that Cory Sanders has been a defensive coordinator in a decade, and the first at this high of a level.

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CFP Schedule Changes 🗓️Lane Kiffin isn't a fan. Tap for details 📲

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Rasheem Biles' Former Teammate Makes Promise to Texas FansA Pittsburgh all-conference linebacker had high words of praise for one of the Texas Longhorns key offseason additions.

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Column | Pitt is trying to have it both ways with stadium capacity decisionLast week, Pitt football announced big changes to the game day experience. In a surprising announcement, Pitt Athletic Director Allen Greene revealed that the University is planning on reducing the capacity for Pitt football games at Acrisure Stadium. When the Panthers take the field on Saturdays in 2026, they'll walk into a stadium that has...

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Pitt Adds WPIAL Walk-On OL, Brother of Star WrestlerPITTSBURGH - The Pitt Panthers have received a commitment from Derry Area High School offensive lineman Dylan Pitzer, he announced on Feb. 2. Pitzer announced t

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Class of 2026 Kicker Commits to PittPITTSBURGH - Powder Springs, Ga. Class of 2026 kicker Carter Genchi has committed to the Pitt Panthers, he announced on Jan. 30. Genchi received an offer from P

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Column | You can still dislike the hiring, but it's impossible to dislike Mike McCarthyThe Pittsburgh Steelers are at a very turbulent time in their history. They own one of the longest playoff-win droughts in the NFL. They have no clear-cut answer at quarterback, the sport's most important position. And now, they have hired a new head coach whose arrival wasn't exactly popular among a frustrated fan base.

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Biggest NSD Storylines ✍️Top recruiting, transfer topics before this week's National Signing Day ➡️

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National Signing Day 2026 Tracker and Updates on Notable College Football Commits

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Full Senior Bowl 2026 ResultsProspects who boosted draft stock at showcase

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Pitt LB Sees NFL Stock Rise After Senior Bowl PracticesPITTSBURGH - The third and final day of Panini Senior Bowl practices has concluded, and perhaps no singular player's NFL Draft stock has risen as much as Pitt P

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Column | Losing Rasheem Biles is nothing to panic aboutPitt football entered another offseason as one of the teams that looks like it is negatively affected by the transfer portal. It seems they have lost more talent than they added, and moves to land other players seem to have dried up as the portal has closed for entries.