WILL GRAVES
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

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) prepares to throw a pass that went for a touchdown, as North Carolina defensive lineman Raymond Vohasek (51) rushes during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pickett, No. 25 Pitt escape Howell, UNC 30-23 in OT

By Will Graves Nov. 11, 2021 11:31 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A rare mistake by Kenny Pickett nearly cost No. 25 Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) evades Duke defensive tackle DeWayne Carter (90) as he runs upfield during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Durham, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Pickett, Howell square off as No. 25 Pitt hosts UNC

By Will Graves Nov. 10, 2021 01:04 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kenny Pickett stole Sam Howell's thunder. The Pittsburgh

Miami tight end Elijah Arroyo (80) slides in the end zone after making a touchdown catch in front of Pittsburgh defensive back Erick Hallett (31) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Van Dyke outduels Pickett, Miami edges No. 17 Pitt 38-34

By Will Graves Oct. 30, 2021 03:44 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tyler Van Dyke was buried on the Miami depth chart two months

Miami quarterback Tyler Van Dyke throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against North Carolina State, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
No. 17 Pitt tries to keep momentum going against Hurricanes

By Will Graves Oct. 28, 2021 09:05 AM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Coach Pat Narduzzi isn't comfortable. Not even with No. 17

Pittsburgh running back Israel Abanikanda (2) gets away from Clemson safety Nolan Turner (24) on a run during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Same old Pitt? Pickett, No. 17 Panthers proving otherwise

By Will Graves Oct. 24, 2021 02:18 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The silence in the Pittsburgh locker room was deafening. The

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) celebrates with wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) after throwing him a touchdown pass against Clemson during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pitt is it: No. 23 Panthers top reeling Clemson 27-17

By Will Graves Oct. 23, 2021 07:06 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kenny Pickett is well-versed in how it goes when you play for

Pittsburgh running back Israel Abanikanda (2) runs for a touchdown against Georgia Tech during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
No. 23 Pittsburgh looks to prove itself as Clemson visits

By Will Graves Oct. 21, 2021 10:44 AM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kenny Pickett didn't return to Pittsburgh for one last run to

Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi points after a Pittsburgh touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
No. 23 Pitt eyeing lengthy stay in polls as Clemson looms

By Will Graves Oct. 18, 2021 05:30 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — A week ago, Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi lamented the lack

Pittsburgh running back Israel Abanikanda (2) eludes New Hampshire safety Kenny Fazio (33) on his way to a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pitt bounces back after upset, drills New Hampshire 77-7

By Will Graves Sep. 25, 2021 03:16 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pat Narduzzi shrugged his shoulders and stated the obvious.

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) throws a pass against the Western Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pitt eyes bounce back against New Hampshire after upset loss

By Will Graves Sep. 23, 2021 11:57 AM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi might have been kidding. His

Fans cheer after Pittsburgh wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) made a catch for a touchdown past Western Michigan linebacker Harrison Taylor (13) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Western Michigan stuns Pittsburgh 44-41

By Will Graves Sep. 18, 2021 04:04 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — There's a montage Western Michigan football coach Tim Lester

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) celebrates a touchdown catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Unbeaten Pitt looks to avoid letdown versus Western Michigan

By Will Graves Sep. 16, 2021 12:54 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Taysir Mack was talking about himself. The fifth-year

FILE - In this file photo from Oct. 14, 2017, Pittsburgh freshman quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) plays in an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State, in Pittsburgh. The senior quarterback is looking to make the most of his decision to return for a fifth season instead of going to the NFL. Pickett was leaning toward entering the NFL draft before changing his mind last December. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Pitt begins season of high expectations against UMass

By Will Graves Sep. 03, 2021 09:35 AM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Tre Tipton knows how this goes. The Pittsburgh wide receiver,

FILE - Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) passes against Virginia Tech during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Pittsburgh, in this Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, file photo. Pickett returned for a fifth season hoping to help the Panthers become a factor in the ACC's Coastal Division. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Pickett's last stand: QB ready for one more ride at Pitt

By Will Graves Aug. 30, 2021 02:43 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kenny Pickett remembers being a freshman at Pittsburgh in the

FILE - Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett listens to a question during an NCAA college football news conference at the Atlantic Coast Conference media days in Charlotte, N.C., in this Wednesday, July 21, 2021, file photo. Pickett returned for a fifth season hoping to help the Panthers become a factor in the ACC's Coastal Division. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
Pitt eyeing one last run under longtime QB Kenny Pickett

By Will Graves Aug. 18, 2021 11:59 AM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — By Pat Narduzzi's math, his skill position players ran so