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Friday, September 18, 2026
Beyond the Box Score: Reading Into Pitt Snap Counts, Stats vs. Syracuse

Take a look at who was on the field for Pitt, for how long and what impact they made during a 27-13 win over Syracuse on Thursday night.

The 5th Quarter Notebook: What You Might've Missed in Pitt's Win Over Syracuse

Wanted to share some of my takeaways from Thursday night’s Pitt win over Syracuse in my 5th Quarter Notebook. I walked into Acrisure Stadium last night fully expecting a Pitt win, a feeling I...

USA Today shakes up top QB rankings ahead of Week 3 of college football

The quarterback picture across the Power Four is beginning to separate into some distinct groups heading into Week 3 of the 2026 college football season. USA Today’s Paul Myerberg took stock of...

Don't Start to Write Off Pitt QB Mason Heintschel

Pitt QB Mason Heintschel spoke about some shortcomings after Thursday night's ACC home win over Syracuse.

Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi Offers Injury Update on Cruce Brookins

Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi spoke some about the severity of safety Cruce Brookins' injury after a win over Syracuse.

Ground Game Shines, But At What Cost? Other Pitt vs Syracuse Takeaways

Brendan Howe runs you through three of his key takeaways from Thursday night's Pitt win over Syracuse at home.

Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi Reveals Why He Held Boosie Turner Out vs. Syracuse

Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi spoke to reporters after Thursday night's 27-13 victory over Syracuse at home.

Thursday, September 17, 2026
Pitt Ground Game Mashes Syracuse in 27-13 Win

Pitt's ground game — led by Damon Ferguson Jr. and La'Vell Wright — had a big night in a 27-13 win over Syracuse.

Key Pitt Defensive Force Leaves Match vs. Syracuse

Pitt safety Cruce Brookins left Thursday night's game against Syracuse during the second half.

CBS Sports updates quarterback power rankings after Week 2 of college football

Believe it or not, we are entering Week 3 of the college football season, and CBS Sports has updated its quarterback power rankings. And after an interesting Week 2, the top 10 is a little...

Veteran Pitt DB Exits Game vs. Syracuse

Pitt's defense had a defensive back leave the game after making a tackle against Syracuse's Umari Hatcher on Thursday night.

Pitt Starting to Wear Thin at RB vs. Syracuse?

Pat Narduzzi and the Pitt Panthers might have to figure out a solution at RB while dealing with some injuries against Syracuse.

Pitt Standout LB Banged Up vs. Syracuse

A standout Pitt LB will be someone to watch going forward after getting upended by a teammate and Syracuse blocker who'd grappled to the ground.

Pitt vs Syracuse Warmup Observations: Is Boosie Turner Playing?

Ahead of Pitt's Thursday night ACC matchup with Syracuse at home, here are some quick observations from warmups.

Pitt RB Boosie Turner's Status Up in Air for Syracuse Game

Pitt star RB Ja'Kyrian "Boosie" Turner is listed as a "game-time" decision against Syracuse on Thursday night.

Speedster Star WR Out for Pitt vs. Syracuse

Pitt won't have one of its biggest playmakers against Syracuse on Thursday night, leaving Mason Heintschel to make do with a few other wideouts.

Duquesne MBB Weighs In On Participation In Hope Gas Backyard Classic

This Duquesne centered piece focused on comments gathered from its participation in the Hope Gas Backyard Classic.

Behind Enemy Lines: Sizing Up Pitt vs. Syracuse with Orange Expert

Before Pitt takes on Syracuse, see what the Orange's strengths are from team expert Javon Edmonds of Syracuse.com.

Wednesday, September 16, 2026
ESPN updates FPI rankings for each ACC football team after Week 2

ESPN has updated its ACC Football Power Index (FPI) rankings after Week 2 of the 2026 college football season. While the conference is not as strong as the SEC or Big Ten, it does feature one team...

Legendary Pitt WR Returning as Honorary Captain vs. Syracuse

Pitt great Tyler Boyd will serve as the Panthers' honorary captain when they take on Syracuse on Thursday night in primetime action.

Pittsburgh getting visit from standout Michigan QB

Pittsburgh is going to get one of their top quarterback targets back on campus this month as Dearborn (Mich.) Divine Child's Drew Sheridan will take an unofficial visit for September 26th's...

DiPaola: ‘Just another game’ will be record-setter for Pat Narduzzi on Thursday night

Pat Narduzzi was born 18 years after Jock Sutherland died, but time is not all that separates Pitt’s two most durable football coaches. Born in Scotland in 1889, Sutherland coached at Pitt for 15...

The Midwest's 2028 QBs: Who has P4 offers, who is on the radar, and hidden gems

The quarterback dominoes are starting to fall in the 2028 class. Two Big Ten schools got their guy recently when Iowa received a commitment from Indianapolis (Ind.) North Central's Chase Grove and...

Illinois lands 2028 QB Owen Herrick, its first commitment in the class

Illinois has received a commitment from Pittsburgh (Pa.) Central Catholic quarterback Owen Herrick. He becomes a big first commitment for the Illini in the 2028 class. Herrick (6-2, 190 pounds) is...

ACC releases 2027 football conference opponents

On Wednesday, the ACC released 2027 conference opponents for all 17 of its teams. 16 of the 17 league members will play nine conference games, while Clemson will play just eight. Looking ahead at...

The Pitt Football 2027 Home and Away ACC Games

With the 2026 ACC Football schedule kicking off tomorrow for Pitt, information is out concerning next seasons opponents. This afternoon, the ACC has announced Pitt’s home and away ACC opponents...

Official Schedule for the Party on the North Shore, Including Live ESPN SportsCenter

Thursday will be a busy day on the North Shore of Pittsburgh and because of that, the Pitt athletic department is aware of everything that’s taking place. The Party on the North Shore will start...

Pitt, WVU to Renew Basketball Rivalry in New Setting

Pitt will renew its men's basketball rivalry with West Virginia as part of the Hope Gas Backyard Basketball Classic at PPG Paints Arena on Dec. 9.

Pitt Staying Traditional for Syracuse Game

The Pitt Panthers will show off their traditional uniforms to the entire country tomorrow night when they host Syracuse. Pitt has announced that their uniform combination for Thursday night will...

Good News for Pitt Heading into Syracuse Matchup

The Pitt Panthers received some good news on the eve of their Thursday night matchup against Syracuse. Despite defeating Central Florida last Saturday, Pitt left that game with some bad news as a...

The bowl system is dying: What a 24-team playoff means for the games that built college football

In the not-so-distant future, college football’s playoff will expand to 24 teams. My best guess: the earliest would be 2028, perhaps they wait until 2030, but change is coming. And with it, many...

Pat Narduzzi Names What Pitt Can't Afford to Ignore About Syracuse Attack

Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi talked about what his defense will have to key in on when Syracuse visits on Thursday night.

Does Pitt Defense Already Have a Leg Up Against QB Steve Angeli, Syracuse?

Syracuse isn't worried QB Steve Angeli's health as it prepares to visit Pitt for an ACC matchup on Thursday night.

How Did Damon Ferguson Jr. Shoot Up Pitt's RB Depth Chart So Quickly?

Pitt true freshman RB Damon Ferguson Jr. could have a major role against Syracuse on Thursday. How has he been able to be so impressive?

Tuesday, September 15, 2026
How to Watch College Football: TV schedule, start times, streaming info for Week 3 games

Following an upset-filled Week 2, Week 3 of the 2026 college football season has arrived. More intra-conference games are beginning to appear on the schedule, and this Saturday’s biggest matchup...

This Pitt LB Is Carrying Torch for Former Panthers Standouts

Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi talked about a senior linebacker who's emerging as a key cog in the Panthers' defense during his radio show on Monday night.

Insider Provides Update on Ex-Pitt Standout, Dolphins LB/DB Kyle Louis' Injury

NFL insider Ian Rapoport gave an update on former Pitt standout and Miami Dolphins rookie Kyle Louis' injury on Tuesday afternoon.

Hopewell 2028 Running Back Nasir Wade Reacts to GameDay Visit to West Virginia

With the start of the 2026 College Football Season in full swing, that means high school recruiting is picking up especially with players making GameDay visits. One of the most talented players on...

Why Pitt RB La'Vell Wright's Wealth of Experience Will Be Critical vs. Syracuse

During his weekly radio show on Monday night, Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi had sixth-year RB La'Vell Wright join him.

Pitt Might Miss Explosive Playmakers vs. Syracuse

An availability report for Pitt's Thursday matchup with Syracuse offered updates on RB Ja'Kyrian "Boosie" Turner and WR Malik Knight.

DiPaola: So Much Unknown About Pitt but at Least Panthers Are Off to a Good Start

If you’re a Pitt fan looking for a definitive assessment of the team after two games, good luck. Actually, you might be in the dark at least through the end of September. A 2-0 record looks nice...

Cruce Brookins Brings Bad Intentions for Pitt Defense: 'I'm A Demon'

When teams prepare for Pitt, safety Cruce Brookins will be someone highlighted on film. His tenacious nature is a huge reason why.

Monday, September 14, 2026
College Football Bowl Projections: CBS Sports releases updated predictions ahead of Week 3

Through the first two weeks of the 2026 college football season, there have been multiple upsets that had an impact on the postseason picture. CBS Sports has now updated its bowl projections...

College Football kickoff times, TV schedule revealed for Week 4

Although the 2026 college football season is just two weeks old, an abundance of craziness has already occurred around the sport. In just the past two weeks, UMass (which hadn’t won a game in 677...

Protect College Sports Act: Ted Cruz updates timeline for vote as Senate returns from recess

In a press conference Monday on Capitol Hill, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said the expectation is the Protect College Sports Act will get a vote in the next 10 days. Senators returned Monday from a...

5 Key Takeaways from Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi Before Syracuse

Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi spoke to the media on Monday. Here are five key takeaways from what he said in the lead-up to Syracuse.

Is Pitt vs Syracuse Really a Rivalry? Pat Narduzzi Gives Honest Answer

Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi discussed his program's annual meeting with Syracuse, which will be renewed as the Panthers open ACC play on Thursday.

Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi Has High Praise for Special Teams Ace: 'Holy Cow'

Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi spoke glowingly of senior punter Gabe Russo, an Idaho State transfer, after his showing against UCF.

News from Duzz: Update on Banged-Up Pitt WRs Before Syracuse Game

Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi offered an update on a pair of injured receivers — to different degrees — during his Monday press conference.

WATCH: Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi Asserts Homegrown Approach

Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi spoke to reporters on Monday ahead of Thursday's matchup with Syracuse.

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