Rashad Weaver

Notre Dame at Pittsburgh 10/24/2020

Oct. 24, 2020 05:33 PM EDT

No. 12 North Carolina returns to ACC play vs Boston College

By Pete Iacobelli Oct. 01, 2020 04:00 AM EDT
Here are things to watch in the Atlantic Coast Conference in Week 4: GAME OF THE WEEK No. 12 North Carolina at Boston...

Louisville wide receiver Tutu Atwell (1) can't make a catch as Pittsburgh defensive back A.J. Woods (25) is called for pass interference during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 23-20.(AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Punishing Pitt: No. 24 Panthers relying on dominant defense

By Will Graves Sep. 27, 2020 02:07 PM EDT

Syracuse linebacker Mikel Jones (13) recovers the ball after Pittsburgh running back Vincent Davis (22) missed a backward pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Pittsburgh. Syracuse recovered. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

No. 25 Pitt overcomes mistakes, slips by Syracuse 21-10

By Will Graves Sep. 19, 2020 03:22 PM EDT

Pittsburgh running back Vincent Davis (22) tries to avoide Austin Peay cornerback Nathan Page (12) on a run during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pitt races away from Austin Peay, 55-0

By Alan Saunders Sep. 12, 2020 07:41 PM EDT

FILE - North Carolina State head coach Dave Doeren watches his team warm up prior to the start of an NCAA college football game against Ball State in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. Doeren said the team had three positive coronavirus tests over 2½ months before students returned. Clusters followed and the school soon paused all athletics activities, including football practices for about a week before postponing this weekend's game at Virginia Tech to Sept. 26. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker, File)

For ACC campuses, replicating pro-sports bubbles a challenge

By Aaron Beard Sep. 09, 2020 05:04 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 13, 2020, file photo, LSU wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase catches a touchdown pass in front of Clemson cornerback A.J. Terrell during the first half of a NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game in New Orleans. All-America wide receiver Chase, cornerback Kary Vincent Jr. and defensive end Neil Farrell Jr. have announced they won’t be playing this season. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

PICK SIX: LSU quartet heads list of players opting out

By Steve Megargee Sep. 01, 2020 03:36 AM EDT

Pitt defensive lineman Jaylen Twyman opts out of 2020 season

Aug. 08, 2020 02:14 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh junior defensive tackle Jaylen Twyman has opted out of the 2020 season to focus on next year's NFL draft. ...

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...