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Pitt athletics set to assume responsibilities of NIL collective Alliance 412
Pitt announced Tuesday that it will assume the responsibilities of Alliance 412, “unifying support for Panther student-athletes into one streamlined and powerful platform.” When Alliance 412 was founded in 2021 by Pitt mega-donor Chris Bickell, the collective proved critical in helping the Panthers navigate a new world of college athletics...
Pitt football notebook: Pat Narduzzi gauges depth at TE, QB, while K Trey Butkowski gains confidenceVideo
As the Pitt readies for the 108th Backyard Brawl on Saturday in Morgantown, coach Pat Narduzzi has learned more about the depth of his tight end room, kicker Trey Butkowski’s potential and his future at quarterback. Next man up at TE Starting tight end Jake Overman was absent last weekend...
‘Advantage West Virginia’: Pat Narduzzi taking nothing away from Mountaineers despite loss to Ohio
Rich Rodriguez’s second stint as coach at West Virginia got off to a less-than-stellar start in Week 1, when the Mountaineers stumbled out of the gate against Robert Morris of the Football Championship Subdivision. The Mountaineers led the Colonials at home only 10-3 at halftime before recovering to post a...
Pitt’s Pat Narduzzi offers thoughts on future of Backyard Brawl
Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi noted Monday at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex that this weekend features the final installment of the Backyard Brawl until 2029. While he can only give his opinion as a coach, for his part, Narduzzi wants to see the Backyard Brawl return to being an annual affair....
Analysis: New batch of playmakers take center stage for Pitt in win over Central MichiganVideo
In Pitt’s Week 1 win over Duquesne, several players quickly emerged as heroes to help their team rout the crosstown Dukes. To be sure, some of those players — namely quarterback Eli Holstein and tailback Desmond Reid — looked good again in Week 2 as Pitt cruised to a 45-17...
Pitt moves to 2-0 by pulling away from Central Michigan for comfortable win
As the first half began to wind down Saturday at Acrisure Stadium, Pitt was on the verge of entering cruise control against visiting Central Michigan. But to close out the second quarter, CMU scored a touchdown, capitalizing on an Eli Holstein interception before embarking on a lengthy touchdown drive in...
Pat Narduzzi confident with Pitt’s preparation, focus ahead of kickoff vs. Central Michigan
In 11 years under Pat Narduzzi, Pitt has suffered losses ranging from frustrating to inexplicable. A defeat Saturday at Acrisure Stadium to Central Michigan of the Mid-American Conference would be a combination of both, as Pitt is favored by more than three touchdowns (21.5 points as of Friday morning, per...
Aliquippa’s Cam Lindsey ready to make larger defensive contributions for PittVideo
Cam Lindsey arrived at Pitt a winner, having enjoyed a standout career at Aliquippa playing hard-nosed WPIAL football. When he stepped on campus as a freshman linebacker last season, he did so having led the Quips to three WPIAL titles and a pair of PIAA championships. But neither Lindsey’s successful...
Pitt true freshman CB Shawn Lee aims to build on 1st taste of collegiate action
Pitt’s 2025 recruiting class features several players likely to make contributions throughout the season as true freshmen. Some already have, none with more flash than receiver Bryce Yates, who hauled in a 60-yard touchdown pass from backup quarterback Cole Gonzales in the closing minutes of the Panthers’ season-opening win over...
Central Michigan’s Matt Drinkall offers praise of Pat Narduzzi, Pitt’s front 7Video
College football coaches belong to an intimate fraternity. Across all levels, many have crossed paths at some point, be it at clinics or while serving on the same staff. As they accrue more years in the profession, all coaches develop reputations. For Pitt’s Pat Narduzzi, his background is mostly with...
Pitt football notebook: Pat Narduzzi offers minor details on health of Pitt DE Jaeden Moore, OL Ryan BaerVideo
Going on 11 years on the job at Pitt, Pat Narduzzi has a well-established record of what he’s willing to share about his team. As it pertains to injuries, Narduzzi will be upfront about season-ending situations, often beginning news conferences to relay such information in the event a player goes...
Pitt preps for Central Michigan’s unique 3-QB, run-heavy scheme
In the aftermath of Pitt’s season-opening 61-9 win over Duquesne on Saturday, coach Pat Narduzzi had little reason to be dissatisfied. His Panthers won and did so convincingly, pounding their Football Championship Subdivision foe thoroughly, which allowed for a total of 73 players (by Narduzzi’s count) to get reps. But...
Analysis: Pitt’s WR, DL depth on display in win over DuquesneVideo
There was no shortage of notable developments from Pitt’s convincing season-opening victory over Duquesne on Saturday at Acrisure Stadium. Looking at the big picture, the Panthers put up 61 points on their Football Championship Subdivision foe, yanking key starters such as quarterback Eli Holstein and tailback Desmond Reid early into...
Eli Holstein throws career-high 4 TDs as Pitt steamrolls Duquesne in opener
Perfection eluded Pitt on Saturday at Acrisure Stadium in its season-opening thumping of Duquesne. Coach Pat Narduzzi likely will dial in on the Panthers’ slow offensive start, an ugly interception by Eli Holstein and some other miscellaneous mishaps when he reviews the game tape. But on the heels of a...
Pitt, Duquesne size each other up before Saturday’s clash at Acrisure Stadium
Under normal circumstances, Pitt meeting Duquesne on the football field would instill in the Panthers a desire to enact some revenge, given they lost the last matchup. Conversely, Duquesne might look at things as a chance to stack up consecutive wins against their crosstown foe. But Saturday at Acrisure Stadium,...
With vets, new faces, a few wrinkles, Pitt prepares to debut Kade Bell’s 2025 offense
Much of the talk surrounding Pitt’s prospects this season centers around Eli Holstein’s performance. That’s unsurprising and an accurate place to begin the conversation about the Panthers. Holstein’s play — and his health — carry major implications for Pitt football this fall, good or bad. For coordinator Kade Bell, Holstein...
Penguins announce new player development addition in ‘roving minor league coach’ Evan McFeeters
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced an organizational coaching hire Wednesday, naming Evan McFeeters to a position entitled “roving minor league coach.” McFeeters, 37, will join the Penguins’ player development department, supporting both the ECHL’s Wheeling Nailers and Wilkes-Barre/Scranton of the American Hockey League. McFeeters will assist the player development staff with...
Experience, excitement, questions, consternation: A look at Pitt’s special teams
By virtue of how often they were brought up by coach Pat Narduzzi over the last month, several Pitt players could be said to have been the stars of fall camp. Defensive lineman Francis Brewu, cornerback Shawn Lee, safety Josh Guerrier, tailback Desmond Reid — the list goes on. But...
Pirates to begin 2026 season in New York
The Pittsburgh Pirates released their 2026 schedule Tuesday afternoon, which will begin with a three-game series on the road vs. the New York Mets from March 26-29. March 26 is the earliest start date in Pirates history. The Pirates will play their first six games away from home next season,...
Analysis: Key takeaways as Pitt reveals opening depth chart
For Pitt, Monday morning brought the formal transition from fall camp to regular weekly practices, as the Panthers prepare to face Duquesne Aug. 30 in both schools’ 2025 opener. Monday also brought some clarity regarding various position battles and general team developments, with the Panthers releasing their Week 1 depth...
Pat Narduzzi offers respect for Duquesne’s coaches, players ahead of Pitt’s opener vs. Dukes
The lead-up to Saturday’s impending City Game showdown at Acrisure Stadium between Pitt and Duquesne has not been without fanfare or hype. That excitement soon will reach a crescendo as the Dukes and Panthers wrapped fall camp and are turning to preparation for one another at noon Saturday. But, ultimately,...
Teammates take note of Eli Holstein’s mental, physical growth as Pitt gears up for season
What are appropriate expectations for Pitt in 2025? Voting media members in the ACC project the Panthers as middle of the pack, having selected them to finish ninth in the league (last year’s ninth-place squad, Boston College, went 7-6). Nationally, Pitt landed three votes in the preseason AP Top 25...
Pitt names 5 captains, prepares to break camp
With the wide-ranging results he’s been a part of at Pitt, Javon McIntyre can offer leadership from a unique vantage point. His teammates recognized as much Friday, when the redshirt senior safety was named one of Pitt’s five captains for 2025, along with tailback Desmond Reid, tight end Jake Overman,...
Pitt loses 2 depth LBs for season; Pat Narduzzi reveals surprise in naming starting kicker
While Pitt still boasts Kyle Louis, Rasheem Biles and Braylan Lovelace as its starting linebackers, the position group suffered a blow Thursday when coach Pat Narduzzi announced two season-ending injuries. Sophomore Jeremiah Marcelin (upper-body) and redshirt sophomore Jayden Bonsu, an Ohio State transfer, won’t play in 2025. “Those are two...
DB Josh Guerrier, WR Tony Kinsler among Pitt true freshmen vying for playing time
In college football, true freshmen can hit a wall for a variety of reasons, delaying their emergence as contributors. For starters, there is the strength and size discrepancy between those just emerging from high school and the more grown-men specimens found in college. Then, there’s the mental challenge of learning...
