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Friday, October 16, 2026
WATCH: Is the 24-Team College Football Playoff Good for Pitt?

Chris Carter joined "The Pittsburgh Football Show" on Friday to discuss how a 24-team playoff would benefit Pitt.

WATCH: Alan Saunders Goes 1-on-1 with Pitt Freshman RB Damon Ferguson

Damon Ferguson was the headline recruit in Pitt football’s Class of 2026. The 4-star running back from Gwynn Oak, Maryland was ranked by Rivals as one of the Top 15 running backs in the country...

Geriner, Dailey Share 1st-Team Reps While Narduzzi Keeps Those on the Outside Guessing

Seconds after reporters sat down Thursday afternoon at the long, wooden conference table adjacent to Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi’s office, the inevitable question emerged: Will there be a change at...

Pitt Commit Noah Nixon Finds His Fit at in Pitt, Brings Buford Physicality to Panthers’ Future

Pitt’s loss to North Carolina wasn’t the result Noah Nixon wanted to see. But for the Panthers’ 2027 offensive line commitment, his first game day visit to Pittsburgh reinforced what attracted him...

Five games that could impact ESPN College GameDay's Week 8 location

In Week 7, ESPN College GameDay will be in Provo for the Top-10 matchup between Notre Dame and BYU . As for what could lie ahead in Week 8, a few notable games could be options for the show’s next...

Pitt Midseason Report Card: Grading the Panthers' Position Groups After 5-1 Start

Pitt is halfway through the season, aiming to rebound from its first loss. How has each position group done through the first six games on the schedule?

Could college football luck its way into a highly functional 24-team playoff after it did with 12?

Thursday was the final extended deadline for Americans who previously requested an automatic six-month extension to file their federal income tax returns with the IRS. Yes, it was tax day for many...

Thursday, October 15, 2026
Pitt vs Boston College Injury Updates: Is Boosie Turner Trending Up?

The ACC released its second availability report ahead of Pitt's matchup with Boston College on Saturday afternoon.

Saunders: No One Asked for a 24-Team Playoff, But It's Perfect for Places Like Pitt

The college football landscape that has already changed so much over the last few years is set to undergo the biggest shift yet, as the College Football Playoff is ready to expand to 24 teams,...

How would expanded 24-team College Football Playoff be seeded

The College Football Playoff continues to inch toward a 24-team model, which could begin as early as 2027, sources have told On3’s Pete Nakos, Chris Low and Brett McMurphy for weeks. CFP leaders...

WATCH: Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi Revisits QB Situation

Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi spoke about his quarterbacks before the Panthers take on Boston College on Saturday.

'White Out' This Week for Pitt vs. Boston College

The Pitt Panthers will have their own version of a ‘White Out’ on Saturday when they take on the Boston College Eagles. The Pitt twitter account revealed this afternoon that for the first time...

Pitt Extends Offer Talented Two-Sport Texas Star

The Pitt football staff have extended an offer to one of the most talented two-sport athletes in the country. AJ Criss is a 6-foot-7, 210-pound athlete from Krum High School in Krum, Texas. The...

Corey Dailey Could Make Pitt Rethink Its QB Plans

Pitt true freshman QB Corey Dailey has physical traits that stand out. Can he overtake Holden Geriner as starter?

Pitt Football Continues to Draw Solid TV Ratings

Pat Narduzzi and the Pitt Panthers have received some prime TV slots over the past month which has resulted in plenty of eyeballs on their program. Two weeks ago, 2.4 million viewers tuned in for...

Duquesne University President Sounds Off On Athletics

Duquesne University President David Dausey speaks at length about athletics in his first such on-record interview since his inauguration.

Redshirt Diaries- "“Who is the Pitt Quarterback?”

Welcome to the Redshirt Diaries, this is my weekly column where I give thoughts, opinions, analysis, insights, some news on all things Pitt. The focus is obviously Pitt’s football, men’s...

Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Pitt vs Boston College Injury Updates: TE Out, 3 Starters Questionable

The first ACC availability report ahead of Pitt's matchup with Boston College was posted on Wednesday night. Who are the Panthers keeping an eye on?

College Football TV Ratings: Most-watched games of Week 6

Week 6 featured plenty of upsets as October got in full swing across the country. For ABC, it was another big week of TV ratings with its college football tripleheader as the network again led the...

How Pitt S Cruce Brookins Delivers Violent Hits: 'I Don't Even Think'

Pitt senior safety Cruce Brookins has earned a reputation for obliterating opponents. He explained the importance of such plays.

ESPN names Top 60 college football WRs of last 50 years

ESPN named the Top 60 WRs in college football over the last 50 years. Bill Connelly took a stab at it when it came to naming the best pass catchers who graced college fields all over the country....

What Can Pitt QB Holden Geriner Build Off vs. Boston College?

Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi saw some things he liked out of first-time starting QB Holden Geriner against North Carolina.

Greg Sankey expects decision on expanded 24-team Playoff 'sooner rather than later'

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey revealed on Wednesday at SEC Basketball Tip-Off that he expects a decision on an expanded 24-team College Football Playoff ‘sooner rather than later.’ He went even...

Georgia Linebacker "Really Excited About the (Pitt) Offer"

Pat Narduzzi and the Pitt Panthers currently have 10 commitments from players in the talent rich state of Georgia. Five of those ten commitments are defensive players, including two linebackers,...

Is Corey Dailey Close to Supplanting Holden Geriner As Pitt QB?

Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi talked about backup QB Corey Dailey, a true freshman, during his press conference on Monday.

Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Report: NIL payments put future of EA Sports College Football in jeopardy

Amid rising costs of NIL payments, the future of the EA Sports College Football is “in jeopardy,” according to a report from Insider Gaming’s Mike Straw . The game released its third installment...

Pitt QB Mason Heintschel Makes Big Step Toward Injury Recovery

Pitt QB Mason Heintschel had successful ACL surgery on Tuesday morning, per ESPN's Pete Thamel.

Talented Florida 2028 Quarterback Visits Pitt

This past weekend, the Pitt coaching staff and recruiting department did an excellent job attracting potential recruits to make a GameDay visit for their game against North Carolina. One of the...

Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi Focused In on This Boston College Star

Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi doesn't want to let dual-threat Boston College QB Mason McKenzie get loose when the Panthers make the trip to play the Eagles.

Duquesne MBB Confident In Growing Identity

PSN's Zachary Weiss speaks to Duquesne Men's Basketball Coach Dru Joyce III, redshirt senior guard Brandon Hall and junior guard/forward Yoav Berman about the upcoming season.

Pitt Offers Intriguing Wide Receiver from Florida

Pat Narduzzi and the Pitt Panthers were busy extending offers on Monday and one of them went to a highly recruited athlete from Florida. Following a conversation with Panthers wide receivers coach...

Seton LaSalle 4-Star CB Kia Jones Recruitment Reaches New Level

Seton LaSalle star defensive back Kia Jones, Jr. entered this season as one of the top overall talents not only in the WPIAL but in the state of Pennsylvania. Jones has the ideal size for a...

ESPN updates FPI rankings for every ACC football team after Week 6

The first six weeks of college football’s regular season are in the books. We’re now onto Week 7, and quite frankly, the ACC is shaping up to be one fun finish down the stretch. Heading into the...

Doing the Most with Less: Teams winning with small roster payrolls

With college football now at the midway point of the 2026 season, teams’ spending from this past offseason is starting to go under the microscope. Rosters exceeding $40 million are expected to...

Why TE Carson Kent is Becoming 'Big Key' to Pitt Offense

Oklahoma transfer TE Carson Kent has become a big part of Pitt's offense, especially as it continues its QB transition.

Monday, October 12, 2026
DiPaola: One Loss Won't Define Pitt's Season, but the Pressure Rises in its Wake

After suffering through a loss that never should have happened, Pitt fans have three ways to look at the rest of the season: 1. Only one team with an overall winning record (No. 3 Miami 5-0, 3-0...

Massachusetts 3-Star DL Recaps Visit to Pitt

The Pitt Panthers hosted a talented defensive lineman from the Northeast on a visit this past Saturday. 2028 3-star defensive lineman Xzavier Chafin from Revere, Massachusetts was in Acrisure...

Pitt/Miami Gametime and Network Announced

The Pitt Panther football team learned some details today about their upcoming game against No. 3 Miami, Fla. The ACC announced that their game next Saturday against Miami, Fla. will have a Noon...

Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi Gives QB Holden Geriner Benefit of Doubt

Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi is sticking with fifth-year QB Holden Geriner despite a rough outing in a loss to North Carolina.

WATCH: Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi Opens Up on QB Decision

Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi spoke to reporters on Monday afternoon ahead of Saturday's matchup at Boston College.

Duquesne Interim AD Speaks at Length About Athletics

PSN's Zachary Weiss sits down with Duquesne's Interim Athletic Director John Henderson in his first sit-down interview to speak at length about a variety of different topics.

Recapping Pitt's Gameday Visitors Over the Weekend

Pittsburgh Sports Now is working on the list of visitors this past weekend at Pitt for their game against North Carolina. As we learn of and confirm more names, we will add them to this story. *...

4-Star RB Reacts to First Visit to Pitt, Meeting Panther Legend

Hosting a 4-star recruit is always a big recruiting win and that’s what the Pitt program did for their game with North Carolina. 2028 4-star running back Woody Schettini from Northgate High School...

Ohio Tight End Receives First Power 4 on Visit to Pitt

The Pitt football program hosted many recruits over the weekend, including one that received his first Power 4 offer. 2028 tight end Legacy Lee from McKinley High School in Canton, Ohio received...

On3 College Football Impact Rankings: The Top Risers from Week 6

Week 6 was pure excitement. The top team in the land was taken down in crunch time. Kentucky won its second consecutive overtime game, 35-34, this time courtesy of Lane Kiffin . In a matchup of...

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 (8:57 AM)- **The trajectory of Tevin...

Sunday, October 11, 2026
College Football Bowl Projections Week 7: Full list of matchups, playoff predictions

Now that it’s all over — the upsets (Oklahoma is OK and what’s Bruin at UCLA?), two-point conversion OT gambles (Kentucky’s Will Stein, take a bow) and controversial non-calls (Alabama getting...

College Football Rankings: AP Poll Top 25 after Week 6 released

The latest AP Poll Top 25 rankings are here now that Week 6 of the college football regular season has concluded. There were some shakeups in the rankings, even at the very top, where Texas took a...

College Football Rankings: ESPN shakes up FPI Top 25 after Week 6 results

Approaching the unofficial halfway point of the college football season, ESPN continues to update its FPI rankings after every result. Unlike the polls which will follow on Sunday afternoon, this...

Brett McMurphy's college football AP Top 25 ballot after Week 6

Georgia, after winning at Alabama 20-17, takes over the No. 1 spot on my Associated Press Top 25 ballot this week. Miami moved up to No. 2 on my ballot, while Texas, my No. 1 team last week,...

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