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PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers need their veterans back for next season if they want to make something of it and they'll get one back for 2026. Rising redshirt senior defensive tackle Sean FitzSimmons announced on Twitter that he is "Locked In" and will stay with the program for the 2026 season.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / November 22

Pitt Reveals Travel Roster vs. Georgia Tech

The Pitt Panthers have made the trip to Atlanta for a key matchup vs. Georgia Tech, and a contingent of 73 Panthers made the trip. The notable absences this week are kicker Trey Butkowski and defensive tackle Sean FitzSimmons.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / November 15

Pitt Starting DT Out vs. Notre Dame

PITTSBURGH — Pitt Panthers starting defensive tackle Sean FitzSimmons did not dress for warmups against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, and he is expected to be out.

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College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / March 23

Watch: Pitt D-Line Coach Tim Daoust Mic'd Up

Late this week, the Pitt Panthers churned out a video segment of defensive line coach Tim Daoust, mic’d up as he works with his defensive linemen in spring camp.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / March 21

Pitt D-Tackle Predicting ‘Special Year’ on Defense

Within his own game as a returning defensive tackle for the Pitt Panthers, Sean FitzSimmons is feeling better than ever midway through the off-season.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / December 12, 2024

Pitt Starting DT Announces 2025 Return

PITTSBURGH -- The Pitt Panthers will have an important piece of their defensive line return for next season, improving that unit going forward. Redshirt sophomore defensive tackle Sean FitzSimmons announced on Twitter that he is returning for the 2025 season, his fourth with the program.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / December 11, 2024

Pitt DT Sean FitzSimmons Announces Return for Next Season

Sean FitzSimmons is a Pittsburgh kid through and through, a graduate of Central Valley in Monaca, Pa., and he’s coming back to Pitt for another season.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / October 19, 2024

Watch: Tim Daoust, Lindsey Lamar, Sean FitzSimmons Talk 6-0

PITTSBURGH — Pitt football defensive line coach Tim Daoust, running back coach Lindsey Lamar and defensive tackle Sean FitzSimmons all spoke with the media on Friday afternoon about the Panthers’ 6-0 start.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / October 8, 2024

Pitt DT Sean FitzSimmons Showcases Star Potential Against UNC

Sean FitzSimmons was somewhat of a secret weapon against North Carolina, which may have been what Pat Narduzzi intended. Coy isn’t usually a word to describe Narduzzi, but that’s exactly how he can be described when asked last week about FitzSimmons’ availability against UNC over the weekend.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / October 5, 2024

Pitt Travel Roster: Who Made the Trip to Chapel Hill?

Pitt brought a large contingent down to Chapel Hill, N.C. for its conference opener, and the travel roster is headlined by a notable absence and a few players returning from injury.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / October 1, 2024

Pitt HC Gives Update on Two Injuries

PITTSBURGH -- The Pitt Panthers have managed to stay healthy for the most part in 2024, but some players still have yet to play this season. Redshirt sophomore defensive lineman Sean FitzSimmons and freshman running back Juelz Goff are two players that people expected to see this season, but still haven't played yet.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / September 7, 2024

Pitt Travel Roster: Who Made the Trip to Cincinnati

CINCINNATI — Pitt is just a couple of hours away from kickoff against Cincinnati, and the Panthers have revealed who made the trip to Cincinnati, Ohio.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / August 9, 2024

Pitt DL Duo Ready to Seize Moment

PITTSBURGH -- The Pitt Panthers defensive line will look much different from last season, giving new opportunites to two rising stars in the unit. Redshirt sophomores Jimmy Scott and Sean FitzSimmons both have the chance to show their talents this season, despite not appearing in their first two seasons.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / July 15, 2024

Pitt All 105: It’s DT Sean FitzSimmons’ Time to Shine in 2024

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College Football News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / April 4, 2024

Pitt DT Sean FitzSimmons Primed for Breakout 2024 Season

It’s safe to say Sean FitzSimmons isn’t pleased with how his second season at Pitt unfolded. He played just 39 defensive snaps last season, battling injuries the entire way, and it was perhaps the biggest challenge of his life.