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Monday, August 31, 2026
Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi Breaks Down Competition at Major Defensive Spots

Pitt Panthers HC Pat Narduzzi hasn't decided on which two defensive ends will start against Miami (Ohio) in the team's season opener on Saturday.

Following Strong Start, Pitt Volleyball Rises to No. 2 in Rankings

Following a 4-0 start to the season which includes 3 wins over ranked opponents, Pitt has moved up two spots in the national rankings. In the last AVCA (American Volleyball Coaches Association)...

WATCH: Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi Answers Depth Chart Questions

Pitt Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi spoke to reporters on Monday ahead of his team's season opener against Miami (Ohio).

News from Duzz: Pat Narduzzi Updates Status of 3 Pitt Players Arrested This Offseason

Pitt Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi gave an update on Monday about Cataurus "Blue" Hicks, Tyreek Robinson and Zion Ferguson, who were arrested earlier this summer.

Report: SEC executives exploring 'extreme measures' over LSU, former NFL players

SEC officials are not set to back down on former NFL players joining the conference, specifically those who play for LSU . According to Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger, “extreme measures” are being...

The PSN/Frank Walker Law Daily Notebook

Here’s a look at news and notes involving current and former Pitt athletes, along with WPIAL news in our PSN/Frank Walker Law Daily Notebook. Update (9:38 AM)- WPIAL Insider 5A and 6A Power...

Former Pitt Panthers/NFL Roster Cut News

Sunday was a difficult day for many players throughout the NFL as teams were required to make their final roster cuts and set their 53-man roster. That meant that players who have been working and...

Sunday, August 30, 2026
Pitt great Aaron Donald ditching retirement, rejoining Rams

Aaron Donald is coming out of retirement to rejoin the Los Angeles Rams and play beside Myles Garrett.

Prospect Recap: Grand Rapids Catholic Central vs. Oak Park

Grand Rapids Catholic Central held off a gritty Oak Park team that fought through some early struggles to cut the deficit to 17-12 at one point in the second half. But the Cougars answered and...

Possible Win Total for the 2026 Pitt Panthers

If you’re inclined to risk your hard-earned money on projected college football victory totals, you might be interested to know: -Pitt has hit the over in four of the past five seasons. Of course,...

Productive Weekend for Members of Pitt's Class of 2027

The Pitt football Class of 2027 received some national attention as a handful of those commits were playing on national television over the past two days. 3-star defensive end Cam Aime , 3-star...

Saturday, August 29, 2026
Chrys Black Jr. Powers Pittsburgh Central Catholic to Marquee Win in Season Opener

Pittsburgh Central Catholic, the Class-6A favorites in the WPIAL, opened its season up with a statement win over nationally-ranked Bergen Catholic on Friday night. One player that made the “upset”...

Hopewell Takes Down No. 1 Ranked Avonworth, 34-14

HOPEWELL TOWNSHIP – High school football in Western Pennsylvania kicked off with a huge matchup in Class 3A, arguably the top game of the weekend as No. 4 Hopewell hosted No. 1 ranked Avonworth....

Pittsburgh Central Catholic Rushes for Five Touchdowns in Win Over Bergen Catholic

The KDKA Kickoff Classic at the Wolvarena has annually marked the start of the WPIAL football season over the last handful of years, but the real ball starts in Pennsylvania whenever Pittsburgh...

Friday, August 28, 2026
WPIAL Football Friday Night Scoreboard

It’s Week One of the WPIAL 2026 High School Football season; Pittsburgh Sports Now will keep you updated with results throughout the evening on the Friday Night Scoreboard.

Plenty of Pitt 2027 Commits on National TV This Weekend

Plenty of football will be on the air this weekend, ranging from NFL exhibition games, college football games and even high school action. In fact, the high school football games will involve a...

Heintschel One of Four Elected Pitt Captains for 2026 Season

PITTSBURGH — With the 2026 campaign just a week away, Pitt football has revealed four team captains for the upcoming season. Quarterback Mason Heintschel , offensive tackle Ryan Baer , linebacker...

ESPN names 51 sleeper players entering 2026 college football season

Big names in college football get discussed constantly. From Heisman Trophy favorites to quarterbacks across the country, those guys are pretty well established. One of the more fun things about...

Pitt AD Allen Greene Details New UPMC Sponsorship Deal

PITTSBURGH — Pitt Athletics announced a significant expansion to its partnership with UPMC on Thursday that will impact a number of areas throughout the department. The revamped partnership will...

Redshirt Diaries: "The Panthers will Throw to Score but Run to Win”

Welcome to the Redshirt Diaries for this week – the games are about to begin and that is exciting for sure but we still have a little bit of time and lots to get to. This is my weekly column where...

Amazon Prep Kickoff Classic: Texas Tech commit leads top performers

The Amazon Prep Kickoff Classic's 2026 edition began on Thursday at Wayne State University. The two games featured two Power Four commits, a couple others who have made commitments to colleges,...

The PSN/Frank Walker Law Daily Notebook

Here’s a look at news and notes involving current and former Pitt athletes, along with WPIAL news in our PSN/Frank Walker Law Daily Notebook. Update (11:00 AM)- *A new Power 4 offer for a local...

Vukovcan: Rightly So, Pitt Placing All Eggs in Basket of Heintschel

The question throughout the ACC conference all training camp is how good will Pat Narduzzi and the Pitt Panthers be in 2026? Opinions truly vary on this team as some preseason polls have them in...

Thursday, August 27, 2026
Pitt Reveals New Numbers, Position Change for Offensive Player

Pitt football lined up for its team photo Thursday morning as the Panthers put a ribbon on their 2026 training camp. The end of camp typically brings updated jersey numbers for the regular season....

ACC passes rule prohibiting former professional athletes from returning

The ACC has formally joined the rest of the Power Four conferences in taking direct action to put a stop to the latest eligibility controversy in college football. The ACC’s prohibition follows...

True Freshman Playmaker Carving Out Gameday Role for Pitt

With their season opener against Miami (Ohio) nearing, the Pitt Panthers might have a breakout ballcarrier on their hands. Boosie Turner, who returns after leading Pat Narduzzi's team in rushing...

Pitt Camp Notes: Taking Stock of the Depth as Panthers Shift to In-Season Mode

PITTSBURGH — And just like that, Pitt football’s 2026 training camp is coming to a close. With Pitt’s final full training camp practice on Thursday and a dress rehearsal Friday, the Panthers shift...

Pitt Reaches Major Sponsorship Deal with UPMC, Including Uniform Patch

The question of whether or not the Pitt Panthers would be wearing a corporate patch on their uniforms this 2026 season has been answered. The Pitt athletics department announced on Thursday that...

Duquesne Volleyball Establishes Energy, Seeks To Achieve Goals

Previewing a Duquesne Volleyball Team which has found its footing and is hungry for further success.

Dave Wannstedt Returns Home; Visits Pitt and the Steelers

Pittsburgh native and Pitt football player and coach Dave Wannstedt spent some time on the South Side Wednesday, with both Pitt and the Pittsburgh Steelers. The past few weeks have been enjoyable...

WATCH: Narduzzi on Game Planning for Miami (OH) as Camp Wraps Up

PITTSBURGH — With Pitt training camp coming to a close on the South Side, the Panthers are starting to turn their focus toward their season opener and the Miami RedHawks. Head coach Pat Narduzzi...

Pitt's Olivia Babcock Named National Player of Week

The #4 ranked Pitt volleyball team has started the 2026 season strong with two wins at the Jeff AVCA First Serve. Not surprisingly, leading the way for HC Dan Fisher’s squad has been 2-time...

Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Get to Know Mr. James Armstrong, the father of 4-Star QB 'Boo Boo' Armstrong

One of the greatest gifts that a person can receive in life is to be fortunate enough to have kids. During that journey, you will experience a wide range of emotions from happiness, sadness,...

Welcome PSN's New Pitt Beat Writer Brendan Howe
Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Pittsburgh Steelers Sign Former Pitt S Brandon Hill

Brandon Hill was back on an NFL practice this morning and it was a place that he had plenty of familiarity with. The 5’11”, 195-pound safety was back at the UPMC Sports Complex on the South Side...

Former Pitt Baseball Standout Jim Negrych Returns to Program

Pitt baseball head coach Mike Bell is bringing a former Panther standout back to the program. The Pitt baseball program announced on Tuesday that former Forever Panther Jim Negrych has been hired...

Pitt Camp Notes: Scrimmage Takeaways, a Potential Position Change & More

PITTSBURGH — Over the weekend, the Pitt football program wrapped up its second scrimmage of training camp as the Panthers now turn their attention toward the final three days of camp drills....

Pitt Sights & Sounds: Narduzzi, Coaches Work on Intense Ball Security Drill with Wide Outs

PITTSBURGH — Last week, Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi gave props to the Panther’s wide receivers and position coach JJ Laster for the limited drops from the unit in recent years. “I think...

Saunders: Poppi Williams Misses the Mark in Complaint about Pat Narduzzi

Former Pitt wide receiver Raphael “Poppi” Williams took to social media over the weekend to rip Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi, blaming his former head coach for what ended up on his scouting...

Big Ten to pass rule that prohibits players to return to college football from NFL

The Big Ten is set to pass a rule that doesn’t allow players to return from the NFL and play for a Big Ten school, ESPN’s Pete Thamel. This comes on the heels of lawsuits allowing players waived...

Ohio Lineman "In Big Leagues" After Getting Pitt Offer

Celina (Ohio) 2028 offensive and defensive lineman Cash Patrick was starting to get frustrated and question himself. The 6-foot-5, 280-pound lineman had received offers from Toledo, Miami of Ohio,...

Pitt Volleyball with Easy 3-Set Sweep of Xavier

The No. 4 ranked Pitt volleyball team upped their record to 2-0 with a relatively easy 3-set sweep of Xavier. Pitt closed out the Jeep AVCA First Serve with a 26-24, 25-13, 25-18 victory over the...

Tracking college football’s highest-paid quarterbacks ahead of 2026 season

The college football quarterback market continues to grow at a sporadic rate. The typical Power Four starter makes at least $1 million, with the top of the market pushing $5 million. Rosters are...

Monday, August 24, 2026
Mason Heintschel Named to Manning Award Watch List

This afternoon, Pitt sophomore quarterback Mason Heintschel was one of 40 quarterbacks selected to the 2026 Manning Award Preseason Watch List. The Manning Award was created by the Allstate Sugar...

Duquesne Football to Play James Madison in 2027 Opener

The Duquesne Dukes are preparing for their 2026 season opener at Air Force, but news is out today regarding next season’s opener. Following a change in their schedule, James Madison will now face...

Pitt to Face Former Kansas QB in 2026 Opener

Pat Narduzzi and the Pitt Panthers found out today that in their season opener, they’ll be going up against a quarterback making his first collegiate start. This afternoon, Miami of Ohio announced...

The PSN/Frank Walker Law Daily Notebook

Here’s a look at news and notes involving current and former Pitt athletes, along with WPIAL news in our PSN/Frank Walker Law Daily Notebook. Update (11:52 AM)- Highest Graded Returning ACC...

Eye-Catchers: Pitt, Ole Miss, Mississippi State commits, elite RB and a fast-rising 2028 EDGE headline Newton-Douglas County overtime thriller

One of Georgia's best games produced exactly what everyone expected—elite talent, future Power Four stars and unforgettable moments. Pitt, Ole Miss and Mississippi State commitments delivered, the...

OL Cash Patrick excited to learn about Pittsburgh following offer

Celina (Ohio) offensive lineman Cash Patrick got on the Power Four offer board over the weekend when the Pittsburgh Panthers offered him a scholarship. The Panthers join Toledo, Miami (Ohio),...

OL Cash Patrick excited to learn about Pittsburgh following offer

Celina (Ohio) offensive lineman Cash Patrick got on the Power Four offer board over the weekend when the Pittsburgh Panthers offered him a scholarship. The Panthers join Toledo, Miami (Ohio),...

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