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FILE - Pittsburgh running back Vincent Davis plays against Boston College during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Boston, in this Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, file photo. Pittsburgh has long considered itself “RB U,” a testament to the school’s long tradition of producing high-profile running back. Not so much lately. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File)
RB Who? Pitt trying to find answers during spring drills

By Will Graves Apr. 23, 2021 02:41 PM EDT

Super seniors: Extra year changes look for football rosters

By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 28, 2021 01:29 PM EST
The Associated Press asked each FBS program how many scholarship super seniors they expect to have on their rosters heading into spring practice. Super seniors...

Pittsburgh QB Kenny Pickett says he'll return in 2021

Dec. 16, 2020 09:18 AM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh's season is over. Quarterback Kenny Pickett's college career is not. The senior announced late Tuesday night...

Vincent Davis rushes for 247 yards, Pitt beats Ga Tech 34-20

By Paul Newberry Dec. 10, 2020 10:52 PM EST
ATLANA (AP) — Vincent Davis knew on the very first play it was going to be a very good night. Davis rushed for a career-best 247 yards,...

Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins talks to defensive back Wesley Walker (39) during an NCAA college football game against N.C. State in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)
Ga Tech finally gets home finale in makeup vs Pittsburgh

By Paul Newberry Dec. 09, 2020 05:16 PM EST

Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi before an NCAA college football game against Clemson Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Clemson, S.C. (Ken Ruinard/Pool Photo via AP)
Pittsburgh at Clemson 11/28/2020

Nov. 28, 2020 07:41 PM EST

The Clemson Tigers mascot performs during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Clemson, S.C. (Ken Ruinard/The Independent-Mail via AP, Pool)
No. 4 Clemson, QB Lawrence throttle Pittsburgh 52-17

By Pete Iacobelli Nov. 28, 2020 07:39 PM EST

Virginia Tech defensive back Chamarri Conner (22) twists away frpom Pittsburgh wide receiver Tre Tipton (6) after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pickett leads shorthanded Pitt by Virginia Tech 47-14

By Will Graves Nov. 21, 2020 08:52 PM EST

Ohio State running back Master Teague, right, cuts up field as Indiana defensive lineman Jonathan King tries to make the tackle during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Indiana 42-35. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2020 08:45 PM EST

Virginia Tech quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) gets off a pass that went for a touchdown to wide receiver Tre Turner as Pittsburgh defensive lineman Tyler Bentley (92) applies pressure during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Virginia Tech at Pittsburgh 11/21/2020

Nov. 21, 2020 06:11 PM EST

Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
Pitt, Virginia Tech hoping to emerge from ACC's messy middle

By Will Graves Nov. 19, 2020 01:54 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept 19, 2020, file photo, Georgia Tech quarterback Jeff Sims (10) looks to pass against UCF during an NCAA college football game in Atlanta. Pitt's fierce pass rush will be a new test for Sims' ability to remain poised in the pocket on Saturday night. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
Pitt's top-ranked pass rush to test Georgia Tech rookie Sims

By Charles Odum Nov. 12, 2020 12:28 PM EST

Pickett returns to help Pitt snap skid, defeat Florida St.

By Bob Ferrante Nov. 07, 2020 07:49 PM EST
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Kenny Pickett knew he would miss some games with an ankle injury. But he also had a recovery plan and intended to be back in time to...

FILE - In this Dec. 26, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi runs out with the team before the first half of the Quick Lane Bowl NCAA college football game against Eastern Michigan, in Detroit. Schools across the Atlantic Coast Conference are making a concerted effort to provide more mental health care services to student-athletes. Several schools such as the University of Pittsburgh and Syracuse have mental health professionals embedded in the athletic department that are available to players nearly around the clock. “I hope they come in my office to talk about certain situations and they do and we try to get them as much support as we can on the outside that’s a professional because I’m no pro,” Narduzzi said. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio. File)
Struggling Pittsburgh, Florida State look to get on track

Bob Ferrante Nov. 05, 2020 01:38 PM EST

Notre Dame tight end Michael Mayer pulls in a ball for a touchdown against Pitt defensive back Paris Ford in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP)
Pitt S Paris Ford opts out of the remainder of 2020 season

By Will Graves Nov. 02, 2020 03:43 PM EST

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) scrambles away from Pittsburgh linebacker SirVocea Dennis (32) for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
No. 3 Notre Dame rides big plays to 45-3 win over Pitt

By Will Graves Oct. 24, 2020 07:10 PM EDT

File-Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) throws a pass during the first half of the Camping World Bowl NCAA college football game against Iowa State Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. Head coach Brian Kelly has seen growth in the 6-foot, 208-pound Book since quarterbacks coach Tom Rees became the team’s new offensive coordinator prior to the team’s Camping World Bow victory over Iowa State. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
No. 3 Notre Dame puts 10-game win streak on the line at Pitt

The Associated Press Oct. 22, 2020 02:42 PM EDT

Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi is shown on the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Boston. Boston College beat Pittsburgh 31-30 in overtime. Pitt entered October unbeaten. Reality has come quickly. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Same old Pitt? Panthers stuck in neutral after hot start

By Will Graves Oct. 19, 2020 06:05 PM EDT

Miami running back Cam'Ron Harris (23) runs for a first quarter touchdown after a reception against Pittsburgh during an NCAA college football game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald via AP)
King's 4 TD passes lead No. 13 Miami past Pittsburgh, 31-19

Oct. 17, 2020 03:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh wide receiver Taysir Mack (11) fumbles the ball after getting hit by Miami's Bubba Bolden (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Pittsburgh. Miami recovered the ball. Junior safety Bubba Bolden has emerged as one of the Hurricanes’ top playmakers. Against Clemson he blocked two field goals, made 10 tackles and forced a fumble. He leads the team with 27 tackles, including three for a loss. Miami plays Pittsburgh on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Diaz says Hurricanes must shed arrogance, rebound vs Pitt

By Steven Wine Oct. 15, 2020 11:12 AM EDT