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FILE - Pittsburgh quarterback Nick Patti (12) passes as New Hampshire defensive end Josiah Silver (96) and defensive back Noah Palm (44) defend during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Sept. 25, 2021, in Pittsburgh. Patti is expected to start in the Sun Bowl on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, after Kedon Slovis transferred to BYU. The same thing happened last season, on the bigger stage of the Peach Bowl, after Kenny Pickett declared for the NFL draft. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Pitt's Patti subs again as postseason QB in Sun Bowl vs UCLA

Dec. 29, 2022 10:48 AM EST

FILE - Pittsburgh quarterback Nick Patti (12) passes as New Hampshire defensive end Josiah Silver (96) and defensive back Noah Palm (44) defend during the second half of an NCAA college football game Sept. 25, 2021, in Pittsburgh. Patti is in the mix to start when the Panthers play No. 18 UCLA in the Sun Bowl on Dec. 30, 2022, after Kedon Slovis entered the transfer portal at the end of the regular season. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Patti could start for Pitt in Sun Bowl after Slovis' exit

By Will Graves Dec. 19, 2022 04:56 PM EST

Pittsburgh defenders Calijah Kancey (8) and Deslin Alexandre (5) celebrate a safety during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Syracuse, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 19-9. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Calijah Kancey embracing Aaron Donald's legacy at Pittsburgh

By Will Graves Nov. 16, 2022 07:09 PM EST

Pittsburgh quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) passes against Virginia during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Nov.. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Mike Kropf)
Pitt QB Kedon Slovis still 'not sure' about 2023 status

By Will Graves Nov. 15, 2022 01:50 PM EST

Pittsburgh quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) passes against North Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
No. 22 Syracuse eyes first win at Pittsburgh in 21 years

By Will Graves Nov. 03, 2022 08:17 AM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) takes a snap against Virginia Tech during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Pittsburgh. First-year transfer quarterbacks are struggling to adjust to life in the ACC. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
First-year transfer QBs struggle to find footing in the ACC

By Will Graves Nov. 02, 2022 02:29 PM EDT

North Carolina's Drake Maye (10) scrambles out of the pocket during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Duke in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
Abanikanda, Maye headline group of versatile ACC playmakers

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 19, 2022 01:42 PM EDT

Pittsburgh running back Israel Abanikanda (2) breaks away past Rhode Island defensive back O'Neil Robinson (9) on his way for a long run touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
No. 24 Pitt begins ACC defense as Key debuts for Ga. Tech

By Will Graves Sep. 29, 2022 11:46 AM EDT

Clemson wide receiver Antonio Williams (0) runs for a long gain against Wake Forest during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
ACC: No. 5 Clemson out to vanquish another challenger

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 29, 2022 03:10 AM EDT

Pittsburgh quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) scrambles as he is pressured by Rhode Island defensive lineman Matt Thomas (55) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Abanikanda scores 4 TDs, No 24 Pitt beats Rhode Island 45-24

By Dan Scifo Sep. 24, 2022 03:47 PM EDT

Pittsburgh running back Israel Abanikanda, right, rushes against Western Michigan's Delano Ware (26) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Kalamazoo, Mich. Pittsburgh won 34-13. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 24 Pitt hosts Rhode Island, Narduzzi's alma mater

By Will Graves Sep. 22, 2022 11:02 AM EDT

Former Alabama split end Dennis Homan, left, poses with his daughter Missy Homan, center, and grandson Kneeland Hibbett, a current Alabama long snapper, outside Bryant-Denny Stadium at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Hibbett has pledged to donate a share of his name, image and likeness proceeds to the Concussion Legacy Foundation, which has worked with ex-football players and others who developed traumatic brain injuries from repeated hits to the head. (Homan family photograph via AP)
Grandson of Alabama champ pledges NIL money to CTE research

By Jimmy Golen Sep. 20, 2022 04:57 PM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi works the sideline against Western Michigan during an NCAA college football game on Sept. 17, 2021, in Pittsburgh. The 23rd-ranked Panthers visit Western Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2022, looking to avenge last year's upset loss to the Broncos in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
No. 23 Pitt has questions at QB ahead of Western Michigan

By Will Graves Sep. 15, 2022 02:17 PM EDT

Tennessee running back Jabari Small (2), leads his team from the field after he scored a touchdown against Pittsburgh during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Hooker, defense lead No. 24 Tennessee past No. 17 Pitt in OT

By Will Graves Sep. 10, 2022 08:07 PM EDT

Virginia's wide receiver Lavel Davis Jr.(1), left, runs the ball for a touchdown with Dontayvion Wicks(3) against Richmond during the first half of the NCAA college football game at University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Va., on Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022. (Daniel Sangjib Min/Richmond Times-Dispatch via AP)
Tennessee-Pittsburgh tilt highlights Week 2 in the ACC

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 08, 2022 03:15 AM EDT

West Virginia wide receiver Kaden Prather (3) catches a pass for a first down against Pittsburgh defensive back M.J. Devonshire (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Devonshire's late Pick 6 lifts No. 17 Pitt over WVU, 38-31

By Will Graves Sep. 01, 2022 11:26 PM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh's Issac Bennett leans into the end zone past West Virginia's Keith Tandy during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Nov. 25, 2011, in Morgantown, W.Va. The rivalry between the longtime rivals will be renewed following an 11-year hiatus on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, when the 17th-ranked Panthers host the Mountaineers. (AP Photo/Jeff Gentner, File)
PICK SIX PLUS: A dream road trip to see every Top 25 team

By Noah Trister Aug. 31, 2022 02:41 PM EDT

FILE - West Virginia head coach Neal Brown reacts during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Backyard Brawl returns after a 10-year hiatus on Thursday night when 17th-ranked Pitt hosts West Virginia. (AP Photo/William Wotring, File)
No. 17 Pitt welcomes WVU as "The Backyard Brawl" returns

By Will Graves Aug. 31, 2022 11:52 AM EDT

FILE - Pittsburgh quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) scrambles as head coach Pat Narduzzi, right, looks on during their annual NCAA college football intrasquad Blue-Gold scrimmage in Pittsburgh, April 9, 2022. The Backyard Brawl returns after a 10-year hiatus on Thursday night when 17th-ranked Pitt hosts West Virginia. (AP Photo/Philip G. Pavely, File)
No. 17 Pitt hosts WVU in return of "The Backyard Brawl"

By The Associated Press Aug. 31, 2022 11:28 AM EDT

FILE - Miami head coach Mario Cristobal speaks after the team's NCAA football practice in Coral Gables, Fla., Friday, Aug. 5, 2022. Cristobal is taking over in his first season as Miami's coach with a team that is the preseason Coastal Division favorite. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier, File)
ACC preview: No. 4 Clemson aims for return to top of league

By Aaron Beard Aug. 25, 2022 10:33 AM EDT