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Duke running back Jaylen Coleman (22) celebrates scoring a touchdown against Pittsburgh with less than a minute left as during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 28-26. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pitt holds off Duke 28-26 for third straight victory

By Will Graves Nov. 19, 2022 04:02 PM EST

Michigan State players embrace after the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game between Pittsburgh and Michigan State, Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021, in Atlanta. Michigan State won 31-21. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Thorne leads No. 11 Spartans past No. 13 Pitt in Peach Bowl

By Charles Odum Dec. 30, 2021 11:05 PM EST

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett celebrates after their win against Wake Forest in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Pickett, No. 13 Pitt headline AP All-ACC honors for 2021

By Aaron Beard Dec. 06, 2021 11:40 AM 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

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

Fans cheer after Pittsburgh wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) made a catch for a touchdown past Western Michigan linebacker Harrison Taylor (13) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Western Michigan stuns Pittsburgh 44-41

By Will Graves Sep. 18, 2021 04:04 PM 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)
Pickett leads Pitt past Tennessee, 41-34

By Al Lesar Sep. 11, 2021 04:17 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 returns to help Pitt snap skid, defeat Florida St.

By Bob Ferrante Nov. 07, 2020 07:49 PM EST
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Kenny Pickett knew he would miss some games with an ankle injury. But he also had a recovery plan and intended to be back in time to...

FILE - In this Dec. 26, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi runs out with the team before the first half of the Quick Lane Bowl NCAA college football game against Eastern Michigan, in Detroit. Schools across the Atlantic Coast Conference are making a concerted effort to provide more mental health care services to student-athletes. Several schools such as the University of Pittsburgh and Syracuse have mental health professionals embedded in the athletic department that are available to players nearly around the clock. “I hope they come in my office to talk about certain situations and they do and we try to get them as much support as we can on the outside that’s a professional because I’m no pro,” Narduzzi said. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio. File)
Struggling Pittsburgh, Florida State look to get on track

Bob Ferrante Nov. 05, 2020 01:38 PM EST

Notre Dame tight end Michael Mayer pulls in a ball for a touchdown against Pitt defensive back Paris Ford in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP)
Pitt S Paris Ford opts out of the remainder of 2020 season

By Will Graves Nov. 02, 2020 03:43 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, Duke head coach David Cutcliffe reacts during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech in Durham, N.C. Cutcliffe is taking over playcalling duties in hopes of helping the Blue Devils find an offensive spark in 2020 after struggling to some of their lowest totals under Cutcliffe the previous season. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
Cutcliffe takes on playcalling as Duke seeks offensive spark

By Aaron Beard Sep. 01, 2020 11:16 AM EDT

Virginia quarterback Bryce Perkins (3) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Virginia looks to get back on winning track vs Duke

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 18, 2019 04:25 PM EDT

Duke quarterback Daniel Jones (17) has the ball stripped by Georgia Tech defensive back Tre Swilling (3) as he attempts to pass during the first half of the an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Duke beats fumble-prone Georgia Tech 28-14

By Charles Odum Oct. 13, 2018 03:46 PM EDT