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Pickett's 2 TDs key Pitt rout of UMass, 51-7

By Alan Saunders Sep. 04, 2021 07:56 PM EDT
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kenny Pickett threw for two touchdowns passes and the Pitt defense held Massachusetts to 209 yards of total offense as the Panthers cruised...

Pittsburgh running back A.J. Davis Jr. (21) reaches for the ball as Massachusetts defensive back Bryson Richardson (6), left, recovers the fumble during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Massachusetts at Pittsburgh 9/4/2021

Sep. 04, 2021 05:25 PM EDT

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 head coach Pat Narduzzi before an NCAA college football game against Clemson Saturday, Nov. 28, 2020, in Clemson, S.C. (Ken Ruinard/Pool Photo via AP)
Pittsburgh at Clemson 11/28/2020

Nov. 28, 2020 07:41 PM EST

Virginia Tech quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) gets off a pass that went for a touchdown to wide receiver Tre Turner as Pittsburgh defensive lineman Tyler Bentley (92) applies pressure during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Virginia Tech at Pittsburgh 11/21/2020

Nov. 21, 2020 06:11 PM EST

Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
Pitt, Virginia Tech hoping to emerge from ACC's messy middle

By Will Graves Nov. 19, 2020 01:54 PM EST

Louisville quarterback Malik Cunningham (3) scrambles against Pittsburgh during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Louisville at Pittsburgh 9/26/2020

Sep. 26, 2020 01:21 PM EDT

The U.S. flag flies at half-staff over Heinz Field before the start of an NCAA college football game between Pittsburgh and Syracuse , Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Pittsburgh. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died late Friday, Sept. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Syracuse at Pittsburgh 9/19/2020

Sep. 19, 2020 01:39 PM EDT

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

Syracuse's Chris Elmore celebrates after making a tackle during the first quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh in Syracuse, N.Y., Friday, Oct. 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Nick Lisi)
Pitt beats Syracuse 27-20; defense racks up 9 sacks

By John Kekis Oct. 18, 2019 10:50 PM EDT

Pitt defensive lineman Patrick Jones II and defensive back Damar Hamlin celebrate a stop in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Delaware Saturday, Sept. 28 2019, at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP)
Pitt survives scare from Delaware, 17-14

By Alan Saunders Sep. 28, 2019 04:06 PM EDT

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow, left, scrambles away from Vanderbilt defensive lineman Dayo Odeyingbo (10) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Sep. 21, 2019 10:12 PM EDT

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) leaps into the air to celebrate a 41-yard punt return by Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Southern Miss, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
Tagovailoa throws 5 TD passes, No. 2 Alabama rolls over USM

By The Associated Press Sep. 21, 2019 10:11 PM EDT

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 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

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

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

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

In this photo from Aug. 2, 2019, Pittsburgh running back Todd Sibley Jr. takes a beak during an NCAA football practice in Pittsburgh. Sibley and A.J. Davis are well aware of the running back lineage at Pitt. All they have to do in their first year is find a way to replace Qadree Ollison and Darrin Hall, who each topped 1,000 yards last year for the Panthers. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
RB Who at RB U? Pitt's Davis, Sibley hope to keep tradition

By Will Graves Aug. 03, 2019 12:00 PM EDT