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Danielson Decides to Join TJ Teammate Palmer at Pitt

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Pitt added another recruit to their 2018 recruiting class in the form of Thomas Jefferson defensive tackle Devin Danielson.

PITT-Penn State Could Be Top 5 Rivalry

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42-39…..You say that around any group of PITT fans and you will most likely get a loud “LETS GO PITT!” chant going.  Say that score around a group of Penn State fans and anger will soon follow.  And yet, when you hear the leadership of the Penn State Athletics Department speak, it sounds like they […]

Is Women’s Soccer Ready To Take Next Step?

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After a fast start to the 2015 season for the team, they kind of fizzled out with a 4 game losing skid to close out the season to finish out 10-7-1.  But, there was plenty to look forward to for the 2016 season, but that excitement was tempered quickly when they were only able to […]

2017 PITT Football: Time To Take The ACC Coastal

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Over the past few seasons since Pat Narduzzi has come aboard, the PITT Football program has started to prove that they belong in the conversation with the rest of the top tier teams in the ACC.  And the next thing that they need to do is win the ACC Coastal and make an appearance in […]

Pitt’s 2nd Half Defense Looks Listless, Offense Sloppy In OT win vs Youngstown St

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The Pitt defense surrenders 331 yards passing yet manages to escape with a narrow 28-21 overtime win over FCS opponent Youngstown State at Heinz Field.

“Keystone Classic” Rivalry Renewed

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It’s that week of the year that both PITT and Penn State fans look forward to.  That’s right, don’t believe Penn State fans and media when they try to play down this week because they believe their athletic department when they say that they are “Unrivaled”.  Which I call BS on because they need this […]

Bumpy Start For PITT Volleyball This Season

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In Head Coach Dan Fisher’s 5th season at the helm at PITT, he believes that “this is the strongest group” we’ve had in his tenure at the University.  And that is a large amount of praise to give this team heading into the season after last year’s team made a minor impact in the NCAA […]

PITT-OK. State: Redemption Game?

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Yes, everyone involved with the PITT football program would rather be going into this game at 2-0 and coming off another big rivalry game victory.  But, we all knew that 1-1 was a real good possibility heading into this season.  But, unlike Penn State, PITT has another big game coming up this Saturday against Oklahoma […]

Matt’s Mailbag: Should PITT, Penn State and WVU Play Each Other Every Year?

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I decided to jump into the weekly mailbag (or bi-weekly we will see) and answer any questions that you may have regarding anything PITT Athletics.  I will try and answer anything from football to basketball to soccer, etc and have some fun with it as well. And I will try to do one every, if […]

Oklahoma St Drubs Pitt 59-21, Panther Defense Reaching 1996 Levels

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In 1996, the Pitt defense surrendered 430 points. Last year, the Panthers surrendered 458 points but managed an 8-5 record after scoring a team-high 532 points. Today, the #9 Oklahoma State Cowboys would shred Pitt 59-21 in a game in which the Pitt defense gave up 676 total yards at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh.

What We Learned In Pitt’s 35-17 Loss At Georgia Tech

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The Pitt offense looked confused, disorganized and completely inept in the 35-17 blow-out loss to Coastal rival Georgia Tech in Atlanta this past Saturday.

Volleyball: “Set” Up For An Exciting 2nd Half

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September 8……..The last time that the PITT Volleyball team lost a match.  After a 3-1 victory Sunday afternoon in Miami, Florida, PITT has now won 10 straight matches and are in a tie for 1st place in the conference with N.C State which could set up a huge match on October 22 at the Fitzgerald […]

PITT With Chance For Statement Win Against N.C State

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You want to talk about two teams that are in two different emotional states right now, just look at the matchup at Heinz Field on Saturday between N.C State and PITT.  The Wolfpack come into the game with a record of 5-1 (3-0 in the ACC) and in a tie for 1st with Clemson in […]

After Pitt’s loss to NC St, Season Slipping Away

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2017 will most likely mark the end a 9 year bowl streak for the Pitt Panthers, albeit many of those bowls were attended by 6-6 Pitt teams from the past. Pitt would have to win 4 of their last 5 games after losing to NC State 35-17 this past Saturday at Heinz Field.

Hall Leads Pitt Past Duke, 24-17

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Pitt tops Duke 24-17 behind the brilliant running of junior tailback Darrin Hall, 24 carries for 254 yards and 3 TDs, that resulted in a must-win road victory at Duke in Durham, NC yesterday.

Late Night Takes: Early Bowl Season Outlook

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We are a little less than 2 months away from the most wonderful time of year. Yes, that includes Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s, but it also means Bowl Season. I know there are people out there that like to make jokes about a team only needing 6 wins to become bowl eligible and I […]

Morning Updates: Week 10 Bowl Eligibility Update

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As of November 6, there are 50 teams bowl eligible for the 78 available bowl game slots  And there are 17 teams who have been officially eliminated from postseason contention.   Bowl Eligible Teams: Alabama Auburn LSU Mississippi State Georgia South Carolina Kentucky Ohio State Penn State Michigan Michigan State Wisconsin Northwestern Iowa USC Arizona […]

UNC Tops Pitt 34-31

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Pitt (4-6) drops a must-win game 34-31 to (2-8) North Carolina before a spare crowd on "Star Wars" night on Heinz Field in Pittsburgh.

Pitt Stuns #2 The “U”, 24-14

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Pitt stuns #2 "The U" 24-14 to finish the 2017 football season 5-7 and out of the post-season.

How to Look at PITT Basketball This Season

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After an 82-78 OT victory over Mt. St Mary’s on Tuesday improved PITT’s record to 5-4 and with a date with rival West Virginia in a renewal of the basketball version of the Backyard Brawl, How should we be looking at this basketball season for the Panthers? Honestly, the easiest and least frustrating way to […]
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