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The Role Finances Played In Pitt Retaining Jeff Capel

PITTSBURGH — Director of Athletics Allen Greene made the executive decision to bring men's basketball head coach Jeff Capel back for a ninth season after a disappointing 13-20 (5-13 ACC) result in 2025-26.

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Pitt's decision to retain Jeff Capel is complicated, puts pressure on offseason plan

In the midst of other schools firing coaches left and right, the Pittsburgh Panthers have decided to stay the course with men's basketball head coach Jeff Capel.

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Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / March 12

Pitt Faces Competition For 2027 4-Star QB Commit

PITTSBURGH — Pitt Panthers 2027 four-star quarterback commit Kevin Verpaele has received an offer from Florida, he announced on March 12. Rivals' Steve Wiltfong reported that Verpaele was on an unofficial visit with Florida on March 12 and that he received the offer at the conclusion of the visit.

College Basketball News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / March 11

Pitt Falls to NC State in ACC Tournament

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers battled NC State throughout their second round ACC Tournament matchup, but couldn't keep up later on, falling 98-88. Pitt

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / March 10

Takeaways from Pitt's Stunning ACC Tournament Win Over Stanford

The Pitt Panthers defeated Stanford 64-63 to keep their season alive as they move on in the ACC Tournament. This is their first ACC Tournament win since 2024, as last season they lost to Notre Dame via a questionable foul call at the end of regulation.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 10

Stanford's tourney bubble may have popped in loss to lowly Pitt

Stanford's NCAA tournament bubble may have popped in buzzer-beating loss to lowly Pitt

That is simply a devastating loss for the Cardinal at the worst possible time. It is also one that is almost certainly going to extend their NCAA Tournament drought to a 12th season.

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Duke loses PG Caleb Foster ahead of the ACC Tournament

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Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / March 9

Pitt Receives Commitment From 2026 Walk-On QB

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers have received a preferred walk-on commitment from Cathedral Prep (Erie, Pa.) quarterback Davin Friedman, he announced on March 6.

Jeff Capel News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / March 8

Report: Pitt Preparing to Move on From Jeff Capel

PITTSBURGH — A second head coach firing could be on the horizon for the Pitt Panthers. On3's Pete Nakos reported on March 8 that some of Pitt's top boosters have collected enough money over the last few weeks to afford men's basketball head coach Jeff Capel's buyout.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / March 7

Pitt Sets Official Visit With 3-Star In-State LB

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers have scheduled an official visit with Philadelphia native and La Salle College linebacker Zykee Scott for June 18-20, he announced on March 6.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / March 6

Four Pitt Players to Miss Spring Practices

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers will be without four players this spring due to injuries sustained during the 2025 season. Those players are redshirt sophomore

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / March 6

3-Star Florida DB Sets Official Visit With Pitt

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers have landed an official visit from three-star Lakeland, Fla. cornerback Jordan Young, he announced on March 5. Young will visit Pitt from June 18-20.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / March 6

Pitt to Host Official Visit For 3-Star Ohio DL

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers have locked in an official visit with three-star Middletown, Ohio defensive lineman Jaiden Davis for June 18-20, he announced on March 6.

Pat Narduzzi News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / March 6

Pat Narduzzi's Confidence In Pitt's Portal Class Could Burn Him

PITTSBURGH — Pat Narduzzi made a bold claim after the Pitt Panthers' first spring practice on March 2 that caught me, and I'm sure others buy surprise.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / March 5

Pitt Locks In Official Visit With 2027 Ohio DL

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers will host 2027 Springboro, Ohio defensive tackle Carter Napier for an official visit on May 28-30, he announced on March 4.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / March 4

Pitt Has Secret Weapon on Defense Heading Into Next Season

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers faced depth uncertainty when Sean FitzSimmons, Zach Crothers, Joey Zelinsky, Blaine Spires and Jaeden Moore sporadically appeared on the injury report throughout the 2025 season.

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Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / March 3

Pitt Women's Basketball Ends Terrible Tory Verdi Reign

PITTSBURGH — Tory Verdi is no longer the head coach of the Pitt Panthers women's basketball program and it ends an abysmal regime that couldn't have ended any faster.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / March 3

Pitt's Mason Heintschel Ready for Next Step in QB Evolution

PITTSBURGH — It's been almost five months since Mason Heintschel took his first snap as the starting quarterback of the Pitt Panthers. Since then, he has become the unquestionable starter heading into the 2026 season.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / March 3

Pitt Fires Women's Basketball HC Tory Verdi

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers have made an important coaching change, following the end of a disastrous season for the women's basketball program. Pitt Athletics announced that athletic director Allen Green made a leadership change and moved on from women's basketball head coach Tory Verdi ending his tenure after three seasons with the program.

Pat Narduzzi News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / March 3

Pitt's Pat Narduzzi Not Thrilled About Acrisure Stadium Changes

PITTSBURGH — In January, Allen Greene announced that nearly 17,000 seats would be roped off in Acrisure Stadium, exclusively for Pitt Panthers home football games, in an effort to create a better game day atmosphere for both fans and players.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / March 2

Pitt's LB Room in Position to Surpass 2025's Group

PITTSBURGH — The position the Pitt Panthers lost the most talent at over the offseason was at linebacker, and it wasn't particularly close. The Panthers watched All-ACC Rasheem Biles enter the transfer portal and eventually land at Texas after posting 185 tackles, 32 for a loss, 10.5 sacks, three intercptions and 16 pass breakups in three seasons.

Kyle Louis News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / February 28

Pitt's Kyle Louis Stands Out at NFL Combine

PITTSBURGH — Pitt Panthers linebacker Kyle Louis had a strong showing at the NFL Scouting Combine the last two days. The former All-American and All-ACC linebacker has faced questions for months about how his 6-foot, 220-pound frame could translate to the NFL as an undersized linebacker.