Israel Abanikanda
Pittsburgh tight end Gavin Bartholomew (86) dives over Georgia Tech defensive back LaMiles Brooks (20) into the end zone for a touchdown after catching a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pitt tries to bounce back as struggling Virginia Tech visits

By The Associated Press 9 hrs ago

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

Central Florida running back Johnny Richardson, right, is tackled by Georgia Tech defensive lineman Akelo Stone, left, after rushing for yardage during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
No. 24 Pitt begins ACC defense against new-look Georgia Tech

By The Associated Press Sep. 29, 2022 01:08 PM EDT

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 quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) scrambles as he is pressured by Rhode Island defensive lineman Matt Thomas (55) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Abanikanda scores 4 TDs, No 24 Pitt beats Rhode Island 45-24

By Dan Scifo Sep. 24, 2022 03:47 PM EDT

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 wraps up nonconference play against Rhode Island

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 12:30 PM EDT

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 cornerback Marquis Williams returns an interception for a touchdown against Western Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Kalamazoo, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Abanikanda pushes No. 23 Pitt past Western Michigan 34-13

Sep. 17, 2022 11:07 PM EDT

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. The 23rd-ranked Panthers visit Western Michigan on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, looking to avenge last year's upset loss to the Broncos in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Philip G. Pavely, File)
No. 23 Pitt heads to Western Michigan eyeing revenge

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 03:31 PM EDT

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

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

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

FILE - Pittsburgh wide receiver Jordan Addison runs with the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus, File)
No. 11 Spartans brace for Addison, No. 13 Pitt in Peach Bowl

By Charles Odum Dec. 29, 2021 12:47 PM EST

Pickett-less Pitt turns to Patti in Peach Bowl

By Will Graves Dec. 22, 2021 02:57 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kenny Pickett walked into Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi's office last week and spent 30 minutes laughing about the 13th-ranked Panthers' remarkable...

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett and head coach Pat Narduzzi celebrate with the trophy after their win against Wake Forest in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
No. 17 Pitt rolls by No. 18 Wake Forest 45-21 for ACC title

By Aaron Beard Dec. 05, 2021 12:09 AM EST

Syracuse's Sean Tucker (34) runs the ball away from North Carolina State's Vi Jones (31) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
No. 20 Pittsburgh visits Syracuse; Orange seeking 6th win

By John Kekis Nov. 26, 2021 11:37 AM EST

Miami head coach Manny Diaz, right, watches as referee Jeff Heaser, left, looks at a review screen after a targeting penalty was called against Miami during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Pittsburgh. The review determined no targeting. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Miami (FL) at Pittsburgh 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 01:09 PM EDT

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 defensive back Damarri Mathis (21) intercepts a pass intended for Clemson wide receiver Justyn Ross, bottom, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Clemson at Pittsburgh 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 04:35 PM EDT

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