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Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Saunders: Let CFB Chaos Reign, Pitt Has the Right Stuff, Week 1 Poll

College football is not in a great place right, but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy the chaos; Pitt has the right ingredients for a Pat Narduzzi-led team to make a run; and a chalky Week 1 leads...

Vukovcan: Pitt Quarterback Mason Heintschel is Just Different

The saying “mature beyond your years” is one that certainly applies to Pitt’s Mason Heintschel. Despite being just 19 years old and having started only 10 career colleges games, the sophomore...

5 Key Takeaways from Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi Before UCF

Pitt Panthers HC Pat Narduzzi spoke to reporters on Monday ahead of Saturday's game against UCF. Here are five key takeaways from the press conference.

Monday, September 7, 2026
Enjoy It, but Don't Get Carried Away After One Game

Those splashy plays in Pitt’s 59-14 opening-day victory have been reduced to a blur on coach Pat Narduzzi’s video screen. They mattered, but only until the next morning when the Sunday alarm clock...

Following Opening Week Win, Pitt Extend Handful of Offers
North Allegheny Product Tyree Alualu on Growing Up With the Steelers, Polynesian Heritage

Temple linebacker and North Allegheny alumnus Tyree Alualu got his first taste of Division I football while his father Tyson, the No. 10 overall pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, played at Cal. The...

Scott Frost Press Conference - Pittsburgh Week

Scott Frost says UCF did what it was supposed to do in its 73-6 season-opening win, but a much tougher test awaits Saturday on the road at Pittsburgh.

WATCH: Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi Labels Position Group That Impressed Him Most Before UCF

On Monday, Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi spoke about the upcoming matchup with UCF and closed the door on Saturday's win over Miami (Ohio).

2026 National Championship Polymarket odds after Week 1 of college football

The 2026 national championship odds were updated following teh bulk of the weekend of Week 1 of the college football season, via the Polymarket App. Statements were made, teams rose and fall and...

No. 2 Pitt Volleyball Remains Unbeaten Following Win over Utah

The No. 2 ranked Pitt Panther volleyball team is still undefeated following their 2-matches in the state of Utah. The Panthers followed up their Friday night win over ranked BYU with a 4-set win...

College Football Bowl Projections Week 2: Full list of matchups, playoff predictions

The first two weeks of college football are behind us. And what a stretch it was. North Carolina general manager Michael Lombardi resigned and defensive coordinator Steve Belichick is on medical...

Major Teams Pursuing One of Pitt's Top Commits
Odds: How Much is Pitt Favored by Over Central Florida?

Following their impressive 59-14 win over Miami, Ohio in the season opener on Saturday, everybody knew that Pitt would be favored over Central Florida, it was just a matter of by how much. That...

College Football Rankings: ESPN updates FPI Top 25 after Week 1’s Sunday slate

Sunday brought up three more games on the college football slate. Week 1 is almost over, as just one more matchup remains on Labor Day. But that did not stop ESPN from updating the FPI , giving us...

Beyond the Box Score: Reading Into Pitt Snap Counts, Stats vs. Miami (Ohio)

Numbers don't tell the entire story, so let's add some context around Pro Football Focus' grades and the box score from Pitt's 59-14 win over Miami (Ohio).

Sunday, September 6, 2026
7 TDs Weren't What Impressed Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi Most About Mason Heintschel

Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi gave his thoughts on Panthers QB Mason Heintschel's seven passing touchdowns after Saturday's win over Miami (Ohio).

College Football Rankings: ESPN updates FPI Top 25 after Week 1 action

College football is officially back following the 2026 season’s first full weekend of games. And if the Week 1 action is any indication of what’s to come, college football fans are in for another...

'Way Better Than I Thought': Pitt Impresses Long-Sought-After OL Prospect

Back on Sept. 18, 2025, Archie Collins and Pitt became the first Division-I offer for 2028 offensive lineman Josh Baker . Since that day, the Pitt coaching staff has kept in consistent contact...

Future Pitt RB Tyler Reid Reacts to 300-Yard, 4 TD Game; Great Start to Senior Season

Despite only being at Pitt for two seasons, Desmond Reid made a mark on the Panthers football program with his game-breaking ability. It appears as though Pat Narduzzi and Kade Bell will be having...

Ohio 3-Star Quarterbacks Reacts to Pitt Visit

Pat Narduzzi and the Pitt football program couldn’t have written up a better way to start a football season. To win convincingly over a non-cupcake opponent, to have the face of your program be...

Pitt QB Mason Heintschel Reveals Biggest Surprise From Win Over Miami (Ohio)

Pitt QB Mason Heintschel was impressed by what one teammate was able to do during Saturday's 59-14 win over Miami (Ohio).

Saturday, September 5, 2026
Most Impressive Part of Mason Heintschel Performance, Other Pitt vs Miami (Ohio) Takeaways

What was the most important part of Pitt QB Mason Heintschel's record-tying effort against Miami (Ohio) on Saturday afternoon? Read here to find out.

WATCH: Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi Waves Away Record Talk After Big Win

Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi spoke to reporters after the Panthers' 59-14 season-opening win over Miami (Ohio) on Saturday afternoon.

Pitt QB Mason Heintschel Gives Firsthand Look at Record-Tying Effort

After the game, Pitt Panthers QB Mason Heintschel broke down his seven-touchdown performance against Miami (Ohio) on Saturday afternoon.

Mason Heintschel Goes Ballistic, Pitt Thrashes Miami (Ohio)

The Pitt Panthers blew out Miami (Ohio) in a 59-14 season-opening win at home on Saturday. QB Mason Heintschel threw seven touchdowns.

Mason Heintschel Etches Name Into Pitt Record Book in Huge Way

Pitt Panthers QB Mason Heintschel had a memorable day against Miami (Ohio) on Saturday, throwing touchdown passes to seven different receivers.

Pitt Kicker Antonio Chadha Ties Program Record For Longest Field Goal

Pitt Panthers kicker Antoino Chadha proved head coach Pat Narduzzi's decision right on Saturday, booting a 58-yard field goal.

Did Pitt Make Massive Mistake By Ignoring Electric Local Playmaker?

Pat Narduzzi and the Pitt Panthers didn't offer a local product who lined up against them when Miami (Ohio) visited on Saturday.

Pitt QB Mason Heintschel Already Showing Connection with Transfer WR

Pitt QB Mason Heintschel and a new target of his are already displaying a solid connection, just one series into the new season and the team's opener against Miami (Ohio).

Pitt vs Miami (Ohio) Gameday: Depth Charts, TV Info, Betting Lines, More

Get up to speed on what you should be looking for when the Pitt Panthers open their season against the Miami (Ohio) RedHawks on Saturday afternoon.

Friday, September 4, 2026
Duquesne Football Eager For Season Opener

Previewing Duquesne Football's season which kicks off Saturday against Air Force.

Atlanta Falcons to Honor Former Pitt and Penn Hills Great Bill Fralic

The Atlanta Falcons have announced that they’ll be honoring Bill Fralic, one of the greatest offensive linemen in the history of Pitt Panther football. The Falcons have announced that they’ll be...

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 (10:23 AM)- Breaking: Tonight's Latrobe-Norwin...

Roman Maurizio Next In Line on Gargantuan Central Catholic O-Line

Not many high school teams in the country can boost the fact that they have a starting offensive line with five players that are likely future Power Four players. The 2026 Central Catholic Vikings...

College football media predict 2026 national champion

The 2026 college football season is set to begin in earnest this weekend after we were able to whet our whistle in Week 0 with a small smattering of games. The time for prognostication is over. So...

Former WPIAL Standout Helps UMass to Upset of Rutgers

The 2026 college season got underway Thursday night with 11 games on the slate, and a former WPIAL standout helped his team pull off the upset of the evening. Former Central Catholic running back...

This Speedster Transfer WR is Pitt's Next Rising Star

Pitt offensive coordinator Kade Bell likes to bring excitement with his style of offense. He quite literally found someone who fits that mold perfectly.

What Has Pitt QB Mason Heintschel Being Compared to Tom Brady?

Pitt sophomore QB Mason Heintschel has grown this offseason, but teammate Malik Knight and coaches Kade Bell and Cory Sanders have really taken notice of one specific trait.

Thursday, September 3, 2026
Redshirt Diaries- “The Score of These Games is Overrated”

Welcome to the Redshirt Diaries where I put my thoughts and opinions and analysis and try and add some news as well. This is my weekly column where I also try and entertain and be thought...

Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi Reveals Major Penn State Regret, Possible Special Guest vs. Miami (Ohio)

On Thursday, Pitt Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi gave his final briefing before Saturday's season opener against Miami (Ohio). Watch it here.

Who flips, who sticks? Where five Peach State commits stand as other programs keep circling

Commitments have been made, but several top Peach State prospects are still hearing from programs that refuse to back off. One visited elsewhere last weekend, another will do so Thursday and...

SEC files lawsuit against LSU, Lane Kiffin in wake of push to bring back former NFL players

The Southeastern Conference has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama against Louisiana State University and head coach Lane Kiffin , according to...

Pitt Football Uniform Combo for Miami (Ohio) Matchup Revealed

The Pitt Panthers' uniform combination has been revealed for Saturday's season opener against Miami (Ohio). Check it out here.

How to Watch College Football: TV schedule, start times, streaming info for Week 1 games
College football insider: Sam Leavitt’s debut, John Mateer’s offseason, Week 1’s hottest seats & more

The 2026 college football season kicks off Thursday with a five-day stretch of games. Every week, On3 will put together a college football insider notebook with the latest behind-the-scenes intel.

College Football Playoff inches toward triggering ESPN negotiating window as expansion deadline nears

Let’s set aside the eligibility fiasco percolating across college athletics. Forget even about the games being played this week. Don’t worry about that pesky college sports bill on Capitol Hill....

Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Pitt OC Kade Bell Reveals How He Stumbled Across WR Malik Knight

Pitt offensive coordinator Kade Bell recruited Malik Knight to Western Carolina before the two reunited with the Panthers. How did Bell find Knight in the first place?

Georgia AG suggests LSU be suspended, removed from SEC if Tigers roster former NFL players

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr says LSU should be suspended and removed from the SEC if the roster includes former NFL players. In a letter to SEC commissioner Greg Sankey, Carr wrote that...

Pitt Has Future Leader in 2027 Commit

Since the day he committed to Pitt, Colin Urrea has been one of the leaders and faces of the Panthers Class of 2027. If you spend any time talking with Urrea, it becomes very clear that aside from...

Defending WPIAL state championship football team forfeits upcoming game

A WPIAL defending state championship team will be forfeiting their next game of the 2026 Pennsylvania high school football season, according to an announcement on Facebook by the school on...

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