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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

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 running back Israel Abanikanda (2) runs past Miami cornerback DJ Ivey (8) to score a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Pitt rolls past Miami 42-16, Hurricanes finish at 5-7

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 26, 2022 11:28 PM EST

Miami head coach Mario Cristobal looks on in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Clemson on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Miami seeks 6th win and bowl eligibility, plays host to Pitt

By The Associated Press Nov. 23, 2022 05:00 AM EST

Virginia head coach Tony Elliott and Miami head coach Mario Cristobal embrace after an NCAA college football game in Charlottesville, Va. on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (Mike Kropf/The Daily Progress via AP)
Farewell, Coastal, the ACC's always unpredictable division

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 22, 2022 07:14 PM EST

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's Israel Abanikanda (2) scores a touchdown against Virginia during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Nov.. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Mike Kropf)
Surprising Duke looks to turn the tables on Pittsburgh

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 11:22 AM EST

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 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

Virginia's Malachi Fields (8) tries to avoid a tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Nov.. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Mike Kropf)
Pair of pick 6s set early tone as Pitt beats Virginia, 37-7

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 12, 2022 03:19 PM EST

Pittsburgh's Israel Abanikanda (2) fights to keep the ball against Virginia during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Nov.. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Mike Kropf)
Pitt gets two pick 6s in 16 seconds against Virginia

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 12, 2022 01:07 PM EST

Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) drives ahead for a touchdown run against North Carolina linebacker Power Echols (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Charlottesville, Va. (AP Photo/Mike Caudill)
Postseason eligibility in focus when Pitt visits Virginia

By The Associated Press Nov. 10, 2022 01:42 PM EST

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

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

North Carolina wide receiver Josh Downs (11) falls to the turf after making a reception for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Maye’s 5 TDs lead No. 21 North Carolina to 42-24 win vs Pitt

By Brennan Doherty Oct. 30, 2022 12:19 AM EDT

Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi watches a replay during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisville in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
No. 21 Tar Heels take division chase into game vs Pittsburgh

By Aaron Beard Oct. 27, 2022 06:10 AM EDT

Pittsburgh running back Israel Abanikanda (2) attempts to get away from the grasp of Louisville defensive lineman YaYa Diaby, front right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Cunningham's 2 TDs lift Louisville over Pittsburgh 24-10

By Gary B. Graves Oct. 22, 2022 11:52 PM EDT

Pittsburgh running back Israel Abanikanda (2) runs the ball past Virginia Tech defensive back Brion Murray (8), scoring one of his six touchdowns of an NCVAA college football game against Virginia Tech, during the second half Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 45-29. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Rested Pitt, Louisville seek strong follow-ups after byes

By The Associated Press Oct. 20, 2022 01:48 PM EDT

Pittsburgh quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) passes against Virginia Tech during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Israel Abanikanda runs for 320 yards, 6 TDs in Pitt's win

By Dan Scifo Oct. 08, 2022 07:26 PM EDT

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