WILL GRAVES
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
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pat Narduzzi considers Mark Dantonio a mentor. However, the

Boston College head coach Steve Addazio, right, greets long snapper Aidan Livingston, left, after the team made a field goal against Pittsburgh during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Dillion, Boston College chug past Pitt 26-19

By Will Graves Nov. 30, 2019 07:01 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Steve Addazio turned the corner and saw his players waiting

Boston College quarterback Dennis Grosel (6) celebrates his touchdown against Notre Dame with offensive lineman Zion Johnson (77) and Alec Lindstrom (72) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Pitt eyeing strong finish, BC eyeing bowl berth in finale

By Will Graves Nov. 29, 2019 11:13 AM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — For the first time in two years, Pittsburgh heads into a game

North Carolina defensive lineman Jason Strowbridge (55) tackles Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) during the first half of an NCAA football game, Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pickett accounts for 3 TDs, Pitt edges UNC 34-27 in OT

By Will Graves Nov. 15, 2019 12:14 AM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The play gave Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett the option

North Carolina coach Mack Brown is consoled by Cam'Ron Kelly as they leave the field following a 38-31 loss to Virginia during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)
Under pressure: Defenses thriving in sack-happy ACC

By Will Graves Nov. 13, 2019 01:27 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Each week, the Pittsburgh coaching staff jots down a number

North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) congratulates teammates after the Tar Heels scored against Virginia in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP)
Pitt searches for first ACC win over resurgent UNC

By Will Graves Nov. 13, 2019 01:19 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh has accomplished plenty since joining the Atlantic

Miami wide receiver K.J. Osborn, left, celebrates with Mike Harley, center, and Mark Pope (6) after catching pass and scoring a touchdown against Pittsburgh during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Pittsburgh. Miami won 16-12. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Late TD pass lifts Miami past Pittsburgh 16-12

By Will Graves Oct. 26, 2019 03:36 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Miami head coach Manny Diaz kept telling quarterback Jarren

Miami quarterback N'Kosi Perry (5) throws a pass during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Virginia, Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Miami won 17-9. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Surging Pitt hopes to sort out 'Coastal Chaos' vs. Miami

By Will Graves Oct. 25, 2019 10:41 AM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi brought his thumbs together to

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) celebrates with teammates after he caught a pass for a touchdown against Central Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
After 'Pitt Special,' Panthers to avoid letdown vs Blue Hens

By Will Graves Sep. 27, 2019 12:02 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pat Narduzzi knows the danger of overlooking the Delaware Blue Hens

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) celebrates with teammates after he caught a pass for a touchdown against Central Florida during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Trick play helps Pitt upset No. 15 UCF 35-34

By Will Graves Sep. 21, 2019 07:52 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh offensive coordinator Mark Whipple installed the play he

Central Florida quarterback Dillon Gabriel throws a 1-yard touchdown pass against Stanford during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 15 UCF eager for chance to make statement vs. Pitt

By Will Graves Sep. 20, 2019 01:53 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Josh Heupel calls the growing groundswell of support for 15th

Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi reacts during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Penn State in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Pitt's Narduzzi: "No regrets" over decision to kick vs. PSU

By Will Graves Sep. 16, 2019 07:10 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi knows his decision to attempt a field

Penn State kicker Jordan Stout (98) celebrates his 57-yard field goal in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 13 Penn State uses late stand to hold off Pitt 17-10

By Will Graves Sep. 14, 2019 04:11 PM EDT
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. (AP) — The 126-year rivalry between No. 13 Penn State and

Pittsburgh wide receiver Maurice Ffrench, right, makes a catch in front of Julian Ross (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pickett throws for 321 yards, Pitt clamps down on Ohio 20-10

By Will Graves Sep. 07, 2019 02:22 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett deleted most of his social

Virginia wide receiver Joe Reed (2) cannot pull in a pass in the end zone as Pittsburgh defensive back Jason Pinnock (15) defends in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Panthers looks to avoid 0-2 start as Solich-led Ohio visits

By Will Graves Sep. 06, 2019 11:23 AM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh will try to avoid its first 0-2 start since 2005 when

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) scrambles for a first down against Virginia in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pickett, Panthers look to hang tough after rough opener

By Will Graves Sep. 02, 2019 04:38 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The debut of Pittsburgh's new-look offense included an alarming

Virginia wide receiver Joe Reed (2) makes a catch along the sideline in front of Pittsburgh defensive back Damarri Mathis (21) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Pittsburgh. The call was reviewed and confirmed a catch. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Cavaliers ride Perkins, defense to 30-14 win over Pitt

By Will Graves Aug. 31, 2019 11:12 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Down a point at the half on the road against a team it knew it had

FILE - This Aug. 2, 2019, file photo shows Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett looking to pass in a drill during an NCAA college football practice in Pittsburgh. How far Pitt goes toward repeating as ACC Coastal Division champions will rely heavily on if quarterback Kenny Pickett and new offensive coordinator Mark Whipple can revive a dormant passing game.(AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Virginia, Pitt meet in season opener with serious stakes

By Will Graves Aug. 30, 2019 12:08 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Bronco Mendenhall's rebuilding project at Virginia appears to be

FILE - This Aug. 2, 2019, file photo shows Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett as he passes in a drill during an NCAA college football practice in Pittsburgh. How far Pitt goes toward repeating as ACC Coastal Division champions will rely heavily on if quarterback Kenny Pickett and new offensive coordinator Mark Whipple can revive a dormant passing game. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Air time? Run-heavy Pitt eyeing balance under Whipple

By Will Graves Aug. 28, 2019 05:46 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kenny Pickett doesn't linger on the past. So forgive the Pittsburgh

FILE - This Aug. 2, 2019, file photo shows Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett as he passes in a drill during an NCAA football practice in Pittsburgh. A preseason poll has projected Pitt to finish 4th in their ACC Coastal Division after being the division champion last season. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)nam
Pitt eyes balance in bid to repeat as ACC Coastal champs

By Will Graves Aug. 13, 2019 04:12 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kenny Pickett knows his numbers in his first year as Pittsburgh's