Rashad Weaver
North Carolina coach Mack Brown is consoled by Cam'Ron Kelly as they leave the field following a 38-31 loss to Virginia during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)
Under pressure: Defenses thriving in sack-happy ACC

By Will Graves Nov. 13, 2019 01:27 PM EST

Syracuse's Abdul Adams (23) stretches for additional yards in the grasp of North Carolina State's Larrell Murchison (92) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Syracuse hosts Pittsburgh in key game for Orange

By John Kekis Oct. 17, 2019 03:57 PM EDT

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) celebrates with teammates after he caught a pass for a touchdown against Central Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
After 'Pitt Special,' Panthers to avoid letdown vs Blue Hens

By Will Graves Sep. 27, 2019 12:02 PM EDT

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) passes in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Penn State in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 15 UCF looks to extend unbeaten streak at Pittsburgh

By The Associated Press Sep. 19, 2019 02:42 PM EDT

Penn State kicker Jordan Stout (98) celebrates his 57-yard field goal in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 13 Penn State uses late stand to hold off Pitt 17-10

By Will Graves Sep. 14, 2019 04:11 PM EDT

Penn State head coach James Franklin talks with an official in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Idaho in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 13 Penn State hosts Pitt in what could be end of rivalry

By Travis Johnson Sep. 13, 2019 01:11 PM EDT

Pittsburgh wide receiver Maurice Ffrench, right, makes a catch in front of Julian Ross (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pickett throws for 321 yards, Pitt clamps down on Ohio 20-10

By Will Graves Sep. 07, 2019 02:22 PM EDT

Virginia wide receiver Joe Reed (2) cannot pull in a pass in the end zone as Pittsburgh defensive back Jason Pinnock (15) defends in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Panthers looks to avoid 0-2 start as Solich-led Ohio visits

By Will Graves Sep. 06, 2019 11:23 AM EDT

FILE - This Aug. 2, 2019, file photo shows Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett looking to pass in a drill during an NCAA college football practice in Pittsburgh. How far Pitt goes toward repeating as ACC Coastal Division champions will rely heavily on if quarterback Kenny Pickett and new offensive coordinator Mark Whipple can revive a dormant passing game.(AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Virginia, Pitt meet in season opener with serious stakes

By Will Graves Aug. 30, 2019 12:08 PM EDT

FILE - This Aug. 2, 2019, file photo shows Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett as he passes in a drill during an NCAA football practice in Pittsburgh. A preseason poll has projected Pitt to finish 4th in their ACC Coastal Division after being the division champion last season. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)nam
Pitt eyes balance in bid to repeat as ACC Coastal champs

By Will Graves Aug. 13, 2019 04:12 PM EDT

Pitt DE Rashad Weaver tears ACL, will miss entire season

Aug. 09, 2019 12:23 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh junior defensive lineman Rashad Weaver's season is over. The school announced Friday that Weaver will miss all of 2019...

Pittsburgh tail back Darrin Hall, 22, scampers downfield against Stanford during the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in El Paso, Texas. (Ruben R. Ramirez/The El Paso Times via AP)
Scarlett scores both TDs, Stanford tops Pitt 14-13 Sun Bowl

Dec. 31, 2018 06:05 PM EST

Coastal champ Pitt heads to Miami for regular-season finale

By The Associated Press Nov. 21, 2018 08:24 AM EST
No. 24 Pittsburgh (7-4, 6-1 ACC, No. 24 CFP) at Miami (6-5, 3-4), 3:30 p.m. EST (ESPN). Line: Miami by 5½. Series record: Miami leads 25...