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Two Issues With Pitt's Defense in Spring Scrimmage

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers held their first scrimage of the spring practice window last weekend, and the result was interesting. The offense dominated the defense to the tune of 52-24, something redshirt junior Isaiah Neal says is unusual for this time of year.

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Top WPIAL DB Schedules Pitt Official Visit

PITTSBURGH — In February, the Pitt Panthers made the top seven schools for four-star Imani Christian safety Gabe Jenkins. Now, it appears that Pitt is one of the schools at the top of his list, and has scheduled an official visit with Jenkins for June 11-13, according to Rivals' Sam Spiegelman.

Tim Robbins News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / March 24

Pitt to Receive Official Visit From WPIAL 3-Star OT

PITTSBURGH — Three-star Upper St. Clair offensive tackle Ryan Robbins has scheduled an official visit with the Pitt Panthers for June 11-13, Mike Vukovcan of Pittsburgh Sports Now and Jim Hammett of Panther-Lair reported on March 24.

Jeff Capel News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / March 24

Pitt's Jeff Capel Shakes Up Coaching Staff

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers have had the same exact staff under men's basketball head coach Jeff Capel for his entire tenure, but that will change for the next campaign.

Kyle Louis News / Mike Farrell Sports / March 24

Kyle Louis Tops Pitt’s 2026 NFL Draft Prospects

The Pitt Panthers enter their annual Pro Day with three potential draft picks, headlined by LB Kyle Louis. The Pro Day will be held on March 26 at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / March 24

Pitt Cracks Top 6 Schools for 4-Star Georgia CB

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers have made Savanah, Ga., four-star cornerback Emerson Lewis' top-six schools, Rivals' Chad Simmons reported on March 23. The five other schools Lewis is considering are Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisville, Maryland and Virginia Tech.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / March 23

Pitt Women's Basketball Hires New Head Coach

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers women's basketball program needs someone to bring winning back to the city and they have their new head coach. Pitt has hired College of Charleston head coach Robin Harmony as the next head coach for women's basketball, according to Talia Goodman of On3.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / March 20

Pitt TE May Be Mason Heintschel's New Favorite Target

PITTSBURGH — Pitt Panthers sophomore quarterback Mason Heintschel will enter the 2026 season without four of his top five receiving leaders from a season ago.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / March 20

Pitt Has High Expectations for New WR Room

PITTSBURGH — One glaring question the Pitt Panthers had in the offseason was how they would replenish the wide receiver room. The Panthers watched their leading receiver Raphael "Poppi" Williams graduate and two-year starter Kenny Johnson transfer to Texas Tech.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / March 18

Pitt to Receive Official Visit From 2027 Pass Rusher

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers will receive an official visit from 2027 New Jersey edge rusher Cam Aime on May 28-30, he announced on March 18. Aime is the second pass rusher to schedule an official visit with Pitt so far.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / March 18

Pitt Reveals 2026 Pro Day Participants

PITTSBURGH — Pro Day for the Pitt Panthers is just about a week away, and the team has released the list of expected participants. The Pro Day will begin at 10 a.m.

Pat Narduzzi News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / March 18

Blue Hicks Absent From Pitt's Post-Spring Break Practice

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers were without projected top wide receiver option, Cataurus "Blue" Hicks, for the team's fourth spring practice of the semester.

Pat Narduzzi News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / March 17

Pat Narduzzi Upset With Pitt's Spring Game Change

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers made another unpopular change to Acrisure Stadium on March 16 when they decided to close off the annual Blue-Gold spring game to the public.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / March 17

Pitt Schedules Official Visit With 3-Star Edge Rusher

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers have scheduled an official visit with 2027 Youngstown, Ohio three-star edge rusher Dominic Letlow for June 11-13, he announced on March 16.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / March 16

Pitt Announces Big Change to 2026 Spring Game

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers' annual Blue-Gold spring game on April 11 will be closed off for public viewing, the program announced on March 16. The team cited planning complications due to the construction around Acrisure Stadium in preparation for the 2026 NFL Draft, which will be held outside of the stadium on April 23-25.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / March 16

Four Things Pitt Must Accomplish Before 2026-27 Season

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers will officially move forward with Jeff Capel as their head coach for a ninth season. With the 2025-26 season being such a disappointment, there's much to be done before next season begins.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Yardbarker / March 13

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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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.

Aaron Donald News / Yardbarker / January 14

Aaron Donald highlights 2026 College Football Hall of Fame class

Aaron Donald is best-known to the average football fan for the legendary NFL career he put together with the St. Louis Rams and then the Los Angeles Rams.

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