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Pitt 2027 QB Commit Schedules Official Visit

PITTSBURGH — Pitt Panthers 2027 three-star quarterback commit Kevin Verpaele has scheduled an official visit for May 28-30, he announced on Feb. 12. Verpaele has been committed to Pitt since Oct.

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Pitt Softball Calls for Southwest Airlines Policy Change After Coach’s In-Flight Allergic Reaction

The Pittsburgh Panthers have spent the first two weekends of the 2026 college softball season on the road, with each trip requiring fights. However, instead of an easy travel to and from home, it has been anythng but that.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / February 11

Pitt Makes Top 7 for 2027 ATH

PITTSBURGH — Miami Palmetto Class of 2027 ATH Kaden Howard has named the Pitt Panthers in his top seven schools, Tom Loy of 247Sports reported on Feb.10.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / February 11

Two Pitt Stars Invited to NFL Combine

PITTSBURGH — Pitt Panthers star running back Desmond Reid and star linebacker Kyle Louis were two of 319 prospects invited to the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

Kyle Louis News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / February 11

Pitt's Kyle Louis Ranked Among Top NFL Draft Prospects

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers have numerous players heading to the 2026 NFL Draft, but none as big as star linebacker Kyle Louis. Louis is coming off a huge week of practice at the Senior Bowl at the end of January, where the NFL media raved about Louis' coverage skills.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / February 11

Pitt Honors Larry Fitzgerald Following Pro Football HOF Selection

PITTSBURGH — Pitt Panthers legendary wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald was selected as a first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Famer on Feb. 5 and became the 11th former Pitt player to earn the honor.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / February 10

Pitt Volleyball Adds Dutch Middle Blocker

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers are still adding to their volleyball roster for next season and decided the international route was best to do so. Pitt announced that they signed Dutch middle blocker Maaike Heilig to their roster for the 2026 season.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / February 10

Pitt WBB HC Sued by Former Players

PITTSBURGH — Pitt Panthers women's basketball head coach Tory Verdi is a part of a new lawsuit from former players at the school. Those players are reportedly

College Basketball News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / February 10

Pitt Guard May Not Play Again This Season

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers haven't had one of their most important players the last two games and they might not have him the rest of the season. Panthers sophomore guard Brandin Cummings hasn't featured in the past two games due to injury and head coach Jeff Capel said during the ACC coaches teleconference on Feb.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / February 7

Pitt Guard Out Injured vs. SMU

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers will once again not have one of their most important players as they head into their next ACC matchup. Pitt announced that sophomore guard Brandin Cummings will not play vs.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / February 6

Pitt Ranked Among Worst ACC Transfer Portal Classes

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers brought in their second-largest transfer portal class to date with 16 new additions, but in the recruiting rankings, it's the lowest-rated class the program has ever signed.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / February 6

Tim Daoust Growing Strong Bond With Pitt's Newcomers

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers added five defensive linemen through the transfer portal and the high school ranks this past recruiting cycle, and position coach Tim Daoust was a big reason why.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / February 6

Top Five Moments of Larry Fitzgerald's Pitt Career

PITTSBURGH — Larry Fitzgerald served as one of the best wide receivers in college football during his two seasons at Pitt and has now received the ultimate reward.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / February 3

Pitt Severely Outmatched in Loss to Virginia

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers struggled to keep up with No. 18 Virginia in almost every aspect, suffering a 67-47 blowout road defeat. The loss for the Panthers drops them to 9-14 overall, 2-8 in the ACC and 1-6 on the road, while the Cavaliers improve to 19-3 overall, 8-2 in the ACC and 11-1 at home.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / February 3

Pitt Guard Out vs. Virginia With Injury

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers head into their road matchup against No. 18 Virginia without one of their most important players. Panthers sophomore guard Brandin Cummings won't play vs.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / February 2

Pitt Adds WPIAL Walk-On OL, Brother of Star Wrestler

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers have received a commitment from Derry Area High School offensive lineman Dylan Pitzer, he announced on Feb. 2. Pitzer announced that he received an offer from Pitt on Jan.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / January 31

Poor Shooting Dooms Pitt in Defeat to Clemson

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers had a poor end to the first half and couldn't make up for it later on in their 63-52 loss to No. 22 Clemson on the road.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / January 29

Pitt Adds WPIAL Walk-On OT

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers have received a commitment from Class of 2026 offensive tackle Sean Franklin from Mars, Pa., he announced on Jan. 29. "Thank you to all of my family, friends and coaches for all of their support throughout this journey.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / January 29

Big Changes Could Be Coming to Pitt Basketball

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers are in the midst of one of the more uninspiring basketball seasons in recent history. At 9-12 (2-6 ACC), Jeff Capel and the Panthers are on pace for the program's first losing season since 2021-22.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / January 29

Pitt AD Allen Greene Reveals More Potential Stadium Changes

PITTSBURGH — Pitt Athletic Director Allen Greene made headlines on Jan. 28 after his decision to reduce Acrisure Stadium's capacity from 68,400 to 51,416 for all Pitt Panthers home football games in 2026.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / January 28

Pitt Announces Acrisure Stadium Changes to Boost Fan Atmosphere

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers have announced changes to Acrisure Stadium for all home games for the 2026 season. Athletic Director Allen Green announced in a press release on Jan.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / ACC Digital Network / January 24

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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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College Football News / Yardbarker / December 27

East Carolina bests Pittsburgh in turnover-filled Military Bowl

The Pirates only had 11 total first downs in the game to Pittsburgh's 24 and went 2-of-15 on third down, but they forced five turnovers and took better care of the football.

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Pittsburgh Panthers News / Yardbarker / November 4

Pitt is going to be a chaotic, impactful team in CFP race

The race for the ACC Championship game is going to be absolute mayhem over the next four weeks as six teams (Virginia, Georgia Tech, Louisville, Pitt, SMU and Duke) all have one loss or less in the conference standings, with Miami trying to hang in the race with two losses.

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