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If you ask Pitt Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi, there likely isn't anything that needs to be said when it comes to getting his team amped up for the Backyard Brawl.

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Pitt Extends Backyard Brawl With West Virginia

The Pitt Panthers are playing West Virginia in the 108th Backyard Brawl this weekend, and while the series is set to go on a hiatus in the coming seasons, the future will be full of Brawls.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / September 9

Pitt HC Discusses Backyard Brawl Preparation

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers are gearing up for the final Backyard Brawl until 2029, and this year, they'll look to make history. The year 2029 may seem far away, but it's not as far as the last time the Panthers won a football game in Morgantown.

College Football News / Heartland College Sports / September 9

Pat Narduzzi Isn’t Happy With What West Virginia Just Did

Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi is taking a subtle swipe at West Virginia over the Mountaineers’ recent cancellation of their football series with Alabama.

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College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / September 9

Pitt HC Weighs in On Backyard Brawl Tradition

The Pitt Panthers and West Virginia Mountaineers have played each other in each of the last three seasons, and will do so once again this season, but after Saturday's clash, the Backyard Brawl will go on hiatus.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / September 8

Pitt Freshman RB to Burn Redshirt

PITTSBURGH — Pitt Panthers true freshman running back Ja'Kyrian Turner is expected to burn his redshirt this season, Pat Narduzzi announced on Sept. 8.

Pat Narduzzi News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / September 8

Watch: Pitt's Pat Narduzzi Discusses Backyard Brawl

PITTSBURGH - The Pitt Panthers are coming off a 2-0 start to the season for the second season in a row, and like last season, the Panthers will face the West Virginia Mountaineers in Week 3.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / September 7

Five Takeaways From Pitt's Win vs. Central Michigan

PITTSBURGH - The Pitt Panthers welcomed the Central Michigan Chippewas to Acrisure Stadium on Saturday afternoon and handled business in a 45-17 win. Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi liked what he saw as a whole from his team's ability to handle some adversity and come away with a four touchdown win.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / September 6

Pitt HC, Players Address Win Over Central Michigan

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers kept their 2025 season going with a somewhat shaky, but ultimately definitive, 45-17 win over Central Michigan at Acrisure Stadium in Week 2.

College Football News / Sporting News / September 6

Pat Narduzzi says Central Michigan’s run-heavy offense will test Pitt defense

The Panthers are 1-0, but their head coach warns Central Michigan’s three-quarterback system is no easy task.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / September 5

Pitt Reveals Uniform vs. Central Michigan

The Pitt Panthers are bringing out their classic home uniforms for a Week 2 matchup against Central Michigan this weekend. Pitt unveiled its gold-blue-gold pairing for the game.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / September 4

Watch: Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi Discusses Offensive Analytics

PITTSBURGH - The Pitt Panthers are less than 48 hours from a Week 2 matchup against Central Michigan on Saturday at Acrisure Stadium, and head coach Pat Narduzzi spoke to the media Thursday for the final time before kickoff.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / September 3

Pitt Opens as Heavy Favorites vs. Central Michigan

The Pitt Panthers were a heavy, heavy favorite in their season opener against Duquesne, and despite the spread, the Panthers covered. They'll look to do the same, albeit with a slightly smaller spread, in Week 2.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / September 1

Pitt HC Gives Good News on Injured Duo

Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi has an unofficial policy of only talking about injuries if they're season-ending, so as of now, there's good news on a couple of key Panthers.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / September 1

Watch: Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi Breaks Down Win, Previews Central Michigan

PITTSBURGH - The Pitt Panthers are coming off a win against Duquesne in the season opener, a 61-9 drubbing in which the Panthers were able to use 73 players, and while head coach Pat Narduzzi is pleased with the result, he knows there's a lot of work to do.

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College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / August 30

Mason Alexander Honored During Pitt's Win vs. Duquesne

PITTSBURGH - The final score wasn't all that mattered when the game clock hit zero Saturday afternoon at Acrisure Stadium. A win was a must, yes. And a lopsided win was even better.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / August 30

Pitt HC, Players Address Win Over Duquesne

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers dominated their crosstown foes in the Duquesne Dukes in a 61-9 victory at Acrisure Stadium, beginning their 2025 campaign.

College Football News / Field Level Media / August 28

Intra-city rivals Pitt, Duquesne battle for first time in 86 years

There are only two D-I college football teams that call the city of Pittsburgh home. And yet, Pitt and FCS competitor Duquesne haven't faced off in 86 years.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / August 26

Pitt HC Addresses Potential Conference Slate Expansion

PITTSBURGH — The SEC will play a nine-game conference schedule starting in the 2026 season, the conference announced on Aug. 21. The SEC is the third conference to make the change, leaving the ACC as the only Power Four conference that plays an eight-game conference schedule.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / August 26

Injured Pitt WR Could Play vs. Duquesne

Pitt Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi admitted that when the medical staff was evaluating Censere Lee over the summer, the expectation was that Lee wouldn't be able to return to action until October.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / August 26

Pitt HC Excited for Duquesne Matchup

PITTSBURGH — Pitt Panthers vs. Duquesne Dukes. It's a matchup 86 years in the making. Surprisingly, the last time the two Pittsburgh schools teed off was in 1939, despite being less than three miles away from one another.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / August 25

Pitt To Honor Mason Alexander During Season

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers will honor Mason Alexander, the freshman cornerback who died in a car crash in March, during their Week 1 game against Duquesne on Saturday, Pat Narduzzi announced on Aug.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / August 25

Watch: Pitt HC Addresses Depth Chart and Duquesne

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers open up their 2025 season this weekend and have both their first opponent and depth chart ready. Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi starts his 11th season at the helm of the program and will face off against FCS opponent Duquesne on Aug.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / August 21

Watch: Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi Updates Roster Moves, Position Battles

PITTSBURGH - The Pitt Panthers have just about wrapped up fall camp at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex, which allowed head coach Pat Narduzzi to give an update on some season-ending injuries and discuss a few position battles.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / LWOSports.com / October 30

Three reasons undefeated Pitt won't make the Playoff

This past Friday, the Pittsburgh Panthers put in their most dominant performance of the season by dismantling Syracuse 41-13. The Orange entered the contest 5-1 so they were hardly a cupcake opponent.