Pat Narduzzi
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

Louisville running back Javian Hawkins (10) celebrates with teammates after making a long touchdown run against Pittsburgh during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
No. 21 Pitt holds off No. 24 Louisville 23-20

By Will Graves Sep. 26, 2020 03:45 PM EDT

Louisville quarterback Malik Cunningham (3) scrambles against Pittsburgh during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Louisville at Pittsburgh 9/26/2020

Sep. 26, 2020 01:21 PM EDT

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) plays against Syracuse during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
No. 21 Pitt faces speedy test against No. 24 Louisville

By Will Graves Sep. 24, 2020 12:22 PM EDT

File-Florida State head football coach Mike Norvell speaks at a news conference Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Tallahassee, Fla. Norvell said this week he's asymptomatic, for the coronavirus and planned to help with preparation and monitor practices remotely. Deputy head coach Chris Thomsen will fill in for him Saturday. (AP Photo/Phil Sears, File)
Cardinals, Panthers renew old rivalry to highlight Week 3

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 24, 2020 04:00 AM 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

The U.S. flag flies at half-staff over Heinz Field before the start of an NCAA college football game between Pittsburgh and Syracuse , Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Pittsburgh. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died late Friday, Sept. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Syracuse at Pittsburgh 9/19/2020

Sep. 19, 2020 01:39 PM EDT

Syracuse quarterback Tommy DeVito (13) looks for an open receiver during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020 in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP, Pool)
No. 25 Pitt looks to extend mastery over Syracuse

By The Associated Press Sep. 17, 2020 02:53 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

Austin Peay running back Brian Snead (4) is upended by Pittsburgh defensive linemen Habakkuk Baldonado (87) and Tyler Bentley (92) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Austin Peay at Pittsburgh 9/12/2020

Sep. 12, 2020 05:13 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 Aug. 9, 2018, file photo, Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi watches drills during an NCAA college football practice in Pittsburgh. Narduzzi shut down practice for a day last week when several players self-reported symptoms associated with COVID-19. All of them tested negative, but it provided an eye-opening insight into what coaching is like during a pandemic.(AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Collisions ... or COVID-19? Pitt relieved after scare

By Will Graves Aug. 17, 2020 05:05 PM 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. ...

Pitt hoops, football placed on 3 years' probation by NCAA

Feb. 20, 2020 03:00 PM EST
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The University of Pittsburgh football and men's basketball programs have been placed on probation for three years by the NCAA for a series...

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2019, file photo, Colorado head coach Mel Tucker watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Boulder, Colo. Colorado coach Mel Tucker said he's still committed to the Buffaloes, even after the Michigan State job opened earlier in the week. Michigan State's job came open when Mark Dantonio announced his retirement Tuesday. Tucker was a graduate assistant for the Spartans under Nick Saban in the late 1990s. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Tucker says he's committed to Colorado despite MSU opening

Feb. 08, 2020 06:11 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi works the sideline during an NCAA college football game against Ohio in Pittsburgh. Narduzzi has no plans to head back to Michigan State, shooting down speculation he is interested in coaching the Spartans following longtime Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio's retirement. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Pat Narduzzi: No plans to return to Michigan State football

By Will Graves Feb. 05, 2020 04:47 PM EST

Louisiana Tech's J'Mar Smith celebrates with teammates after winning the NCAA college football Independence Bowl against Miami, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, La. (Henriette Wildsmith/The Shreveport Times via AP)
Smith, Louisiana Tech beat Miami 14-0 in Independence Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2019 12:08 AM EST

Eastern Michigan defensive back Kevin McGill (4) is escorted to the locker room after being disqualified during the second half of the Quick Lane Bowl NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Pitt rallies to beat Eastern Michigan in Quick Lane Bowl

By Larry Lage Dec. 27, 2019 12:04 AM EST

FILE - In a Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019 file photo, Eastern Michigan quarterback Mike Glass III looks to throw against Central Michigan during an NCAA football game in Mount Pleasant, Mich. Pittsburgh and Eastern Michigan will meet in the Quick Lane Bowl, on Dec. 26, 2019, hoping to end postseason droughts. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
Pitt, Eastern Michigan seeking elusive bowl win in Detroit

By Larry Lage Dec. 25, 2019 09:41 AM EST

FILE - In a Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018 file photo, Pittsburgh's Dane Jackson (11) and North Carolina's Roscoe Johnson (85) reach for a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C. Pittsburgh and Eastern Michigan will meet in the Quick Lane Bowl, on Dec. 26, 2019, hoping to end postseason droughts. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
Pitt and Eastern Michigan aim to end bowl skids in Detroit

By The Associated Press Dec. 25, 2019 09:37 AM EST