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Pittsburgh tight end Gavin Bartholomew (86) dives over Georgia Tech defensive back LaMiles Brooks (20) into the end zone for a touchdown after catching a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pitt tries to bounce back as struggling Virginia Tech visits

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2022 01:20 PM EDT

Pittsburgh quarterback Kedon Slovis, right, gets a pass away between the arms of Georgia Tech linebacker Ayinde Eley (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Georgia Tech stuns No. 24 Pitt 26-21 in Key's coaching debut

By Will Graves Oct. 01, 2022 11:43 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

Pittsburgh cornerback Marquis Williams returns an interception for a touchdown against Western Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Kalamazoo, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)

Abanikanda pushes No. 23 Pitt past Western Michigan 34-13

Sep. 17, 2022 11:07 PM EDT

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...

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

Cincinnati wide receiver Tre Tucker runs for a score on a 1-yard touchdown pass quarterback Desmond Ridder against South Florida during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 12, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Cincinnati at South Florida 11/12/2021

Nov. 12, 2021 07:25 PM EST

North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) throws a pass as Pittsburgh linebacker Phil Campbell III rushes during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

North Carolina at Pittsburgh 11/11/2021

Nov. 11, 2021 08:31 PM EST

Duke wide receiver Jalon Calhoun (5) celberates his touchdown reception against Pittsburgh with wide receiver Darrell Harding Jr. (3), wide receiver Jake Bobo (19), top, and running back Mataeo Durant (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Durham, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

Pickett passes Pittsburgh past Duke, 54-29

Bob Sutton Nov. 06, 2021 03:56 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 head coach Pat Narduzzi points after a Pittsburgh touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

No. 23 Pitt eyeing lengthy stay in polls as Clemson looms

By Will Graves Oct. 18, 2021 05:30 PM 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 quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) throws a pass against the Western Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pitt eyes bounce back against New Hampshire after upset loss

By Will Graves Sep. 23, 2021 11:57 AM EDT

Western Michigan wide receiver Corey Crooms (4) runs away from Pittsburgh defensive back Erick Hallett (31) after making a catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Western Michigan at Pittsburgh 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 01:25 PM EDT

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) celebrates a touchdown catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Unbeaten Pitt looks to avoid letdown versus Western Michigan

By Will Graves Sep. 16, 2021 12:54 PM EDT

Florida wide receiver Jacob Copeland (1) celebrates after scoring on a 41-yard touchdown reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Florida Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Florida at South Florida 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 02:51 PM EDT

Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton III (7) looks for a receiver during warmups before an NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

Pittsburgh at Tennessee 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 11:45 AM EDT

Pickett's 2 TDs key Pitt rout of UMass, 51-7

By Alan Saunders Sep. 04, 2021 07:56 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kenny Pickett threw for two touchdowns passes and the Pitt defense held Massachusetts to 209 yards of total offense as the Panthers cruised...