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Four-star F Chase Foster picks Pitt over Villanova, Oklahoma
Four-star power forward Chase Foster announced his commitment to Pitt coach Jeff Capel's program on Wednesday.,The standout from Florida's IMG Academy chose the Panthers over Villanova, Oklahoma and Texas A&M.,The 6-foot-8 Foster is ranked No. 33 nationally, No. 6 in Florida and No. 7 at his positio...
Mason Heintschel, Pitt carry momentum into matchup with Syracuse
With their seasons trending in opposite directions, Pitt and Syracuse are set to renew what has been a lopsided rivalry in recent years.,The Panthers are seeking their third straight win Saturday, while the host Orange are aiming to avoid a third consecutive defeat.,Pitt (4-2, 2-1 Atlantic Coast Con...
No. 25 Florida State 'angry' over recent play, takes aim at Pitt
More swiftly than Florida State rose from unranked to the top 10, the Seminoles have plummeted the last two weeks.,After a second straight defeat -- Saturday's 28-22 home loss to No. 3 Miami -- Florida State (3-2, 0-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) clings to the 25th and final spot in this week's AP pol...
Mason Heintschel shines as Pitt clobbers Boston College
Freshman Mason Heintschel tossed four touchdown passes in his first collegiate start to lead Pitt to a 48-7 victory over visiting Boston College in an Atlantic Coast Conference matchup Saturday., ,Heintschel completed 30 of 41 passes for 323 yards. His TD passes went to Justin Holmes, Kenny Johnson,...
Louisville remains unbeaten by rallying to beat Pitt
Louisville overcame two double-digit deficits on the road and forced five Pitt turnovers to beat the Panthers 34-27 Saturday in Atlantic Coast Conference play.,Miller Moss completed 33 of 51 passes for 339 yards. He overcame a costly pick-six with three touchdowns, including a 9-yard scoring pass to...
Backfield questions in play as Louisville visits Pitt
Louisville coach Jeff Brohm said his team will face its toughest test so far on Saturday afternoon at Pitt, and the Cardinals might have to do it without two of their top running backs.,Brohm said Monday that the backs, Isaac Brown and Duke Watson, have lower leg injuries. ,Brown was a 1,000-yard ru...
Pitt retiring Aaron Donald's No. 97 jersey next month
Pitt will retire three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year Aaron Donald's No. 97 jersey during the Nov. 15 game against Notre Dame.,Athletic director Allen Greene announced the honor on Monday for Donald, an All-American defensive lineman who won the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, Chuck Bednarik Award, O...
WVU rallies for OT win over Pitt in Backyard Brawl
Tye Edwards ran for 141 yards and three touchdowns, including one in overtime, as West Virginia rallied from a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter for a 31-24 victory over Pitt at Morgantown, W.Va., to win the Backyard Brawl rivalry., ,Nicco Marchiol was 19-of-25 passing with 192 yards and a touc...
Pitt, West Virginia add 4 games to 'Backyard Brawl' series
Pitt and West Virginia agreed to extend their "Backyard Brawl" series by four seasons.,The two rivals meet Saturday in Morgantown, W.Va., in what will be their final game until the series picks up again in 2029. The Friday agreement between the schools added four games from 2033-36.,"The Backyard Br...
Missing key cogs, West Virginia braces for Pitt in 'Backyard Brawl'
The "Backyard Brawl" will be missing plenty of its expected punch when West Virginia hosts Pitt on Saturday afternoon at Morgantown, W.Va.,West Virginia will play the rest of the season without two key offensive performers after star running back Jahiem White and wide receiver Jaden Bray were lost t...
Eli Holstein throws 4 TDs as Pitt runs away late from Central Michigan
Eli Holstein went 21 of 28 passing for 304 yards and four touchdowns to lead Pitt to a 45-17 nonconference win over Central Michigan on Saturday in a game played at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.,Raphael Williams caught six passes for 121 yards and two touchdowns, and running back Desmond Reid had ...
Eli Holstein's 4 TDs help Pitt destroy Duquesne
Eli Holstein threw four touchdown passes as host Pitt pounded Duquesne 61-9 in the first meeting in 86 years between teams that reside in the same city Saturday afternoon in Pittsburgh.,The first points came on Desmond Reid's 88-yard punt return after Pitt's defense held Duquesne on the game's openi...
Intra-city rivals Pitt, Duquesne battle for first time in 86 years
There are only two D-I college football teams that call the city of Pittsburgh home. And yet, Pitt and FCS competitor Duquesne haven't faced off in 86 years.,That changes Saturday afternoon when the Panthers host the Dukes in an intra-city clash in a series that hasn't been contested since 1939.,"Th...
Kentucky newcomer Jaland Lowe withdraws from draft
Kentucky guard Jaland Lowe, a transfer from Pitt, has withdrawn from this summer's NBA draft.,"Can't miss this opportunity," Lowe posted Thursday on X along with photos of himself in a Wildcats uniform and a message to Kentucky fans: "Big Blue Nation See you soon!",<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">...
Pitt G Jaland Lowe transferring to Kentucky
Pitt star guard Jaland Lowe is transferring to Kentucky.,The 247Sports transfer portal tracker confirmed the news Saturday morning. The tracker listed him as a four-star transfer and the No. 20 overall player available.,Lowe, who entered the transfer portal earlier this week, led Pitt in points (16....
Tae Davis' free throw lifts Notre Dame past Pitt in ACC tourney opener
Tae Davis made a free throw with 0.5 seconds remaining and No. 12 seed Notre Dame pulled out a 55-54 victory against 13th-seeded Pittsburgh in the first game of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament Tuesday at Charlotte, N.C.,The winning opportunity came after Notre Dame's Markus Burton missed a ...
After 60-minute effort, Notre Dame gets Pitt in ACC tourney opener
Notre Dame played the longest game in Atlantic Coast Conference history on Saturday.,There's no rest for the weary because the Fighting Irish's reward for winning is getting to play in the ACC tournament opener Tuesday afternoon in Charlotte, N.C. No. 13 seed Pitt (17-14) will oppose the 12th-seeded...
Pitt sends out seniors with dominant win over Boston College
In a difficult season, Senior Day was a happy one for the Pitt Panthers courtesy of a comfortable 93-67 win over visiting Boston College.,Pitt (17-14, 8-12 ACC) had already qualified for the ACC Tournament, but the victory threw the Panthers into a conglomeration of at least four teams with 8-12 ACC...
Pitt tries to move up ACC ranks in finale vs. Boston College
Pitt will finish the regular season with an eye on Atlantic Coast Conference postseason seeding Saturday in a home battle against Boston College, a team that won't move on to postseason play.,Pitt (16-14, 7-12 ACC) has clinched a spot in the conference tournament, but could be seeded anywhere from N...
Sinking Pitt aims to get well against NC State
Two teams that have drifted far from their expectations gather in the final week of the regular season when Pitt goes to North Carolina State on Wednesday night in Raleigh, N.C.,Pitt looked like a potential NCAA Tournament team a couple of months ago. NC State is the reigning Atlantic Coast Conferen...