WILL GRAVES
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 (AP) — Brent Key held the ball given to him by his new boss and pointed to

Pittsburgh running back Israel Abanikanda (2) breaks away past Rhode Island defensive back O'Neil Robinson (9) on his way for a long run touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
No. 24 Pitt begins ACC defense as Key debuts for Ga. Tech

By Will Graves Sep. 29, 2022 11:46 AM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pat Narduzzi once appeared to be on shaky ground at Pittsburgh, at

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 (AP) — Pat Narduzzi has always been a fixer. A project guy. It doesn't

FILE - Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi works the sideline against Western Michigan during an NCAA college football game on Sept. 17, 2021, in Pittsburgh. The 23rd-ranked Panthers visit Western Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2022, looking to avenge last year's upset loss to the Broncos in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
No. 23 Pitt has questions at QB ahead of Western Michigan

By Will Graves Sep. 15, 2022 02:17 PM EDT
Seeking revenge is the least of No. 23 Pittsburgh's concerns as it heads to Western

Tennessee running back Jabari Small (2), leads his team from the field after he scored a touchdown against Pittsburgh during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Hooker, defense lead No. 24 Tennessee past No. 17 Pitt in OT

By Will Graves Sep. 10, 2022 08:07 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tennessee coach Josh Heupel isn't sure his team would have found a

FILE - Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker passes against Ball State during an NCAA football game on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Knoxville, Tenn. No. 17 Pittsburgh hosts No. 24 Tennessee on Saturday.(AP Photo/John Amis, File)
No. 17 Pitt embraces underdog status versus No. 24 Tennessee

By Will Graves Sep. 08, 2022 11:00 AM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pat Narduzzi does his best to block out the noise. Still, some of

West Virginia wide receiver Kaden Prather (3) catches a pass for a first down against Pittsburgh defensive back M.J. Devonshire (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Devonshire's late Pick 6 lifts No. 17 Pitt over WVU, 38-31

By Will Graves Sep. 01, 2022 11:26 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh cornerback MJ Devonshire spent a portion of the summer

FILE - West Virginia head coach Neal Brown reacts during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Backyard Brawl returns after a 10-year hiatus on Thursday night when 17th-ranked Pitt hosts West Virginia. (AP Photo/William Wotring, File)
No. 17 Pitt welcomes WVU as "The Backyard Brawl" returns

By Will Graves Aug. 31, 2022 11:52 AM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pat Narduzzi's memories of “The Backyard Brawl” are hazy at best.

FILE - Pittsburgh's Steve Malinchak (7) and teammates celebrate their 13-9 upset win over No. 2 West Virginia in an NCAA college football game Dec. 1, 2007, in Morgantown, W.Va. The rivalry between the longtime rivals will be renewed following an 11-year hiatus on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2022, when the 17th-ranked Panthers host the Mountaineers. (AP Photo/Jeff Gentner, File)
The Backyard Brawl is 'where the beast lives' for Pitt, WVU

By Will Graves Aug. 30, 2022 04:29 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pat Bostick's official title at the University of Pittsburgh is

FILE - Pittsburgh quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) scrambles as head coach Pat Narduzzi, right, looks on during their annual NCAA college football intrasquad Blue-Gold scrimmage in Pittsburgh, April 9, 2022. USC transfer Kedon Slovis will start for No. 17 Pittsburgh when the Panthers open the season against West Virginia on Sept. 1.(AP Photo/Philip G. Pavely, File)
USC transfer Slovis wins starting QB job at No. 17 Pitt

By Will Graves Aug. 24, 2022 02:01 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kedon Slovis didn't transfer from USC to Pitt planning to sit on

Pittsburgh offensive tackle Carter Warren answers a question at the NCAA college football Atlantic Coast Conference Media Days in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, July 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
No. 17 Pitt trying to prove 2021 wasn't a one-time thing

By Will Graves Aug. 17, 2022 11:57 AM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kenny Pickett is next door, flinging footballs for the Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi answers a question at the NCAA college football Atlantic Coast Conference Media Days in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, July 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Pitt's Narduzzi: NIL rules "probably" violated by others

By Will Graves Aug. 01, 2022 05:19 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi thinks name, image and likeness rules

Auburn's Sunisa Lee raises her arms after competing in the vault during the NCAA women's gymnastics championships Thursday, April 14, 2022, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
In college gymnastics, the ripple effect of real "air time"

By Will Graves Apr. 15, 2022 07:05 PM EDT
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — The then-fledgling SEC Network needed content when it

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

FILE - Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett looks to pass against Syracuse during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
MSU RB Walker, Pitt QB Pickett skipping Peach Bowl

By Will Graves Dec. 16, 2021 04:35 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Peach Bowl will go on without Kenneth Walker and Kenny Pickett.

Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman (10) passes under pressure from Boston College defensive end Marcus Valdez (97) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)
Shooting stars Pickett, Hartman to clash in ACC title game

By Will Graves Dec. 01, 2021 05:35 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kenny Pickett didn't get specific. He didn't need to. The

FILE - Wake Forest head coach Dave Clawson reacts during the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. For the first time since the College Football Playoff was introduced in 2014, the ACC will not be part of the four-team elimination format. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
For the ACC, parity comes at a price: no CFP appearance

By Will Graves Nov. 24, 2021 10:38 AM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pat Narduzzi still can't make up his mind.

Pittsburgh wide receiver Jordan Addison leads cheers from the top of a ladder after the team defeated Virginia in an NCAA college football game to clench the Atlantic Coast Conference Coastal Division championship Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pitt's progress; patience pays off for ACC Coastal champions

By Will Graves Nov. 22, 2021 06:07 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Randy Juhl was kidding, sort of. The

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 (AP) — Kenny Pickett knew a year ago. Something in the Pittsburgh

Virginia's Keytaon Thompson (99) is tackled by Notre Dame players during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021 at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville, Va. (Erin Edgerton/The Daily Progress via AP)
Pickett, No. 20 Pitt try to lock up Coastal against Virginia

By Will Graves Nov. 18, 2021 01:58 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — When Kenny Pickett walks through the tunnel and out onto the