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FILE - Pittsburgh wide receiver Jordan Addison runs with the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
No. 11 Spartans brace for Addison, No. 13 Pitt in Peach Bowl

By Charles Odum Dec. 29, 2021 12:47 PM EST

Pickett-less Pitt turns to Patti in Peach Bowl

By Will Graves Dec. 22, 2021 02:57 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kenny Pickett walked into Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi's office last week and spent 30 minutes laughing about the 13th-ranked Panthers' remarkable...

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett passes against Wake Forest during the first half of the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Pitt QB Pickett's stock surging after ACC championship

By Steve Reed Dec. 04, 2021 09:49 PM EST

Pittsburgh wide receiver Jordan Addison, right, catches a touchdown pass while covered by Syracuse defensive back Aman Greenwood (26) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Pickett throws 4 TD passes in Pitt's 31-14 win at Syracuse

By John Kekis Nov. 27, 2021 10:50 PM EST

Syracuse's Sean Tucker (34) runs the ball away from North Carolina State's Vi Jones (31) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
No. 20 Pittsburgh visits Syracuse; Orange seeking 6th win

By John Kekis Nov. 26, 2021 11:37 AM EST

Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi addresses the crowd with the team behind him Pittsburgh defeated Virginia in an NCAA college football game to clinch the Atlantic Coast Conference Coastal Division championship, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pickett, Addison lead No. 20 Pitt to ACC Coastal title

By Will Graves Nov. 20, 2021 07:36 PM EST

Pittsburgh wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) leaps into the end zone past Duke cornerback Jeremiah Lewis (39) for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Durham, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Pittsburgh at Duke 11/6/2021

Nov. 06, 2021 04:07 PM EDT

Miami quarterback Tyler Van Dyke throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against North Carolina State, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
No. 17 Pitt tries to keep momentum going against Hurricanes

By Will Graves Oct. 28, 2021 09:05 AM EDT

Pittsburgh running back Israel Abanikanda (2) gets away from Clemson safety Nolan Turner (24) on a run during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Same old Pitt? Pickett, No. 17 Panthers proving otherwise

By Will Graves Oct. 24, 2021 02:18 PM EDT

Pittsburgh defensive back Damarri Mathis (21) intercepts a pass intended for Clemson wide receiver Justyn Ross, bottom, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Clemson at Pittsburgh 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 04:35 PM EDT

Pittsburgh running back Israel Abanikanda (2) runs for a touchdown against Georgia Tech during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
No. 23 Pittsburgh looks to prove itself as Clemson visits

By Will Graves Oct. 21, 2021 10:44 AM EDT

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) is sacked by New Hampshire linebacker Justin Jameson (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Ga Tech faces Pitt looking to build on biggest win in years

By Paul Newberry Sep. 30, 2021 12:17 PM EDT

Pittsburgh running back Israel Abanikanda (2) eludes New Hampshire safety Kenny Fazio (33) on his way to a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pitt bounces back after upset, drills New Hampshire 77-7

By Will Graves Sep. 25, 2021 03:16 PM EDT

Pittsburgh running back A.J. Davis Jr. (21) reaches for the ball as Massachusetts defensive back Bryson Richardson (6), left, recovers the fumble during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Massachusetts at Pittsburgh 9/4/2021

Sep. 04, 2021 05:25 PM EDT