WILL GRAVES
University of Pittsburgh quarterback Phil Jurkovec is introduced during an NCAA college football news conference in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023. The well-traveled quarterback is returning to his hometown to play for Pat Narduzzi at Pitt after stops at Notre Dame and Boston College. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Well-traveled Jurkovec happy to come home to Pittsburgh

By Will Graves Jan. 25, 2023 04:04 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Phil Jurkovec committed to Notre Dame as a sophomore in high school

FILE - Pittsburgh quarterback Nick Patti (12) passes as New Hampshire defensive end Josiah Silver (96) and defensive back Noah Palm (44) defend during the second half of an NCAA college football game Sept. 25, 2021, in Pittsburgh. Patti is in the mix to start when the Panthers play No. 18 UCLA in the Sun Bowl on Dec. 30, 2022, after Kedon Slovis entered the transfer portal at the end of the regular season. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Patti could start for Pitt in Sun Bowl after Slovis' exit

By Will Graves Dec. 19, 2022 04:56 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nick Patti's long journey at Pittsburgh could end with one more

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
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh's chance to repeat as ACC champions essentially

Pittsburgh defenders Calijah Kancey (8) and Deslin Alexandre (5) celebrate a safety during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Syracuse, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 19-9. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Calijah Kancey embracing Aaron Donald's legacy at Pittsburgh

By Will Graves Nov. 16, 2022 07:09 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi knows to tread carefully when

Pittsburgh quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) passes against Virginia during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Nov.. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Mike Kropf)
Pitt QB Kedon Slovis still 'not sure' about 2023 status

By Will Graves Nov. 15, 2022 01:50 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kedon Slovis is in no hurry to talk about 2023. Getting through

Syracuse defensive back Ja'Had Carter (1) intercepts a pass intended for Pittsburgh tight end Karter Johnson (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Pitt hands No. 22 Syracuse 3rd straight loss in 19-9 victory

By Will Graves Nov. 05, 2022 06:58 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Like the rest of their teammates, Rodney Hammond and C'Bo Flemister

Pittsburgh quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) passes against North Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
No. 22 Syracuse eyes first win at Pittsburgh in 21 years

By Will Graves Nov. 03, 2022 08:17 AM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Syracuse has spent most of the fall upending expectations. Ripping

FILE - Pittsburgh quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) takes a snap against Virginia Tech during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Pittsburgh. First-year transfer quarterbacks are struggling to adjust to life in the ACC. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
First-year transfer QBs struggle to find footing in the ACC

By Will Graves Nov. 02, 2022 02:29 PM EDT
Kenny Pickett's storybook finish at Pittsburgh last fall included a little bit of

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