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In a press conference immediately following the spring game (available on YouTube), Pitt Panthers running backs coach was asked if Mason Heinstschel’s strong play that day reflected how he performed throughout the previous 14 spring sessions.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / April 21

Pitt Freshman RB Ready For Action

Throughout spring camp, various Pitt Panthers coaches and returning players mentioned Ja’Kyrian Turner as a standout player. His name began to surface when the topic of early-entry freshmen was presented.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / April 17

Pitt Head Coach Pat Narduzzi Encouraged By Portal Additions

According to his segment on ACC PM prior to the Blue-Gold Game, Pitt Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi is very encouraged by the additions to the trenches through the transfer portal.

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College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / April 17

The Balancing Act of Changing the Pitt Spring Game

Prior to the Blue-Gold Game, Pitt Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi was a guest on ACC PM, the afternoon show on the ACC Network. There have been mixed emotions across the college football landscape regarding teams making various tweaks to their spring games, some scrapping the annual matchup altogether.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / April 15

Veteran Pitt RB May Not Be Ready for Fall Camp

After the Blue-Gold Game at Acrisure Stadium, Pitt Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi discussed the heavily depleted running backs group that competed on Saturday.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / April 13

Kenny Johnson Emphasizes Chemistry with Pitt Quarterback

Prior to kickoff on Saturday in Acrisure Stadium, Kenny Johnson won the Pitt Panthers offense version of the Ed Conway Award, given to the most improved player through spring camp. The returning starting receiver, expected to replace last year’s No.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / April 13

Pitt Freshmen a Factor Moving Forward on Offense

While many veteran Pitt Panthers and returning starters were either limited or out of the offensive lineup altogether on Saturday, the door was wide open for the early-entry freshmen.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / April 13

Spring Award Winner Applauds Pitt Teammates, Archie Collins

When Pitt Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi was asked last week about which position groups and players improved the most during spring camp, he didn’t

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / April 12

Pitt Announces Most Improved Player Awards

When Pitt Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi was recently asked about the most improved players through spring camp, he mentioned the Ed Conway Awards would make clear who is at the top of that list on each side of the ball.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / April 12

Pitt Head Coach Praises Newcomers During Spring Camp

PITTSBURGH — Which true freshman during the Pitt Panthers spring camp have impressed head coach Pat Narduzzi? “A lot of them,” Narduzzi said during Thursday’s press conference.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / April 11

Pitt DE Jimmy Scott Has ‘Become a Complete Player’

Given the feedback throughout spring camp, including in Thursday’s Pitt Panthers press conference (available on YouTube), it sounds like the reconstructed

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / April 11

Pitt Freshmen Weapons Impressing Early

During Tuesday’s press conference (available on YouTube), Pitt Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi was asked about the offensive skill position players who arrived as early-entry freshmen in January.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / April 10

Pitt HC Offers Updates on QB Status

As the spring game nears, Pitt Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi and others continue to praise the progress of No. 2 quarterback Julian Dugger. In the

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / April 9

Pitt HC Reveals Major Changes to Spring Game

This year’s Blue-Gold Game will have a different feel than previous Pitt Panthers spring games. On Tuesday, after head coach Pat Narduzzi touched on today’s draft ahead of the spring game, he explained the tweak to the competition in Saturday’s in-house matchup. “Everybody ready for the draft?

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / April 5

Pitt's Pat Narduzzi Discusses Spring Risers

During Thursday’s press conference, Pitt Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi was asked about young players surprising on the practice field in recent weeks.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / April 4

Pitt Football Offers Central Catholic 2027 OL

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers put a great focus on recruiting locally, especially from high schools with the best talent in the area. James Halter, a Class of 2027 recruit from Pittsburgh Central Catholic, announced that he received an offer from Pitt after a conversation with head coach Pat Narduzzi and offensive line coach Jeremy Darveau.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / April 3

Pitt Offense Fights Back in Second Scrimmage

It goes without saying but members of the media covering the Pitt Panthers spring camp would've gladly attended the scrimmage on Saturday at Acrisure Stadium.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / April 3

Young QBs Impressing in Pitt Spring Camp

Pitt Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi was particularly enthusiastic about his offense during Tuesday's press conference. After he rattled off standout plays by various skill position players in his opening remarks, a significant score came up later in his time at the podium.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / April 2

Pat Narduzzi Pleased With Improved Pitt WR Room

When the Pitt Panthers held the first live scrimmage of spring camp, the defense dominated, capitalizing on unforced errors committed offensively. Head

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / March 29

Pat Narduzzi Impressed by Pitt's Kickers

The weather conditions were very poor as the Pitt Panthers entered Acrisure Stadium last Saturday for the first live scrimmage of spring camp. When head

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / March 29

Pitt's Pat Narduzzi Praises Underclassmen QBs and WRs

After the Pitt Panthers wrapped up spring practice on Thursday, as usual, Pat Narduzzi kicked off the post-practice conference (available on YouTube).

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / March 28

Pitt Offense Shows Improvement Since Scrimmage Struggles

Pitt Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi made clear during Monday’s press conference that the defense won the scrimmage on Saturday. It wasn’t close. However, when Narduzzi took the podium following Thursday’s practice, it was clear that the offense had improved on its performance. “Practice eighth in the books.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / March 26

2026 Guard Sets Pitt Panthers Official Visit

Last week, Mason Wilhelm took his first trip to get an up close look at the Pitt Panthers. While on campus, the 6-foot-4, 290-pound interior offensive lineman made an announcement on X, the social media app formerly known as Twitter.

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / March 4

Rodriguez Opens Up About the 'Titanic' of His Career & Relationship with Pat Narduzzi

It's been nearly two decades since West Virginia was in the national conversation deep into the month of November and with Rich Rodriguez returning to his post in Morgantown, it brings back a lot of good memories for Mountaineer fans, but also some bad ones, mainly the 13-9 loss to Pitt in 2007.

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.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Yardbarker / August 29