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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 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

Boston College players celebrate after Pittsburgh kicker Alex Kessman (97) missed an extra-point attempt, giving the Eagles a 31-30 overtime win in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Jurkovec throws 3 TDs; BC beats Pitt in OT on missed PAT

Ken Powtak Oct. 10, 2020 08:28 PM EDT

Pittsburgh Panthers wide receiver Jordan Addison (3) makes a catch of a Kenny Pickett pass before turning and running it for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
North Carolina at Boston College 10/3/2020

Oct. 03, 2020 01:57 PM EDT

Louisville running back Javian Hawkins (10) celebrates with teammates after making a long touchdown run against Pittsburgh during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
No. 21 Pitt holds off No. 24 Louisville 23-20

By Will Graves Sep. 26, 2020 03:45 PM EDT

Pittsburgh running back Vincent Davis (22) tries to avoide Austin Peay cornerback Nathan Page (12) on a run during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pitt races away from Austin Peay, 55-0

By Alan Saunders Sep. 12, 2020 07:41 PM EDT

Louisiana Tech's J'Mar Smith celebrates with teammates after winning the NCAA college football Independence Bowl against Miami, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, at Independence Stadium in Shreveport, La. (Henriette Wildsmith/The Shreveport Times via AP)
Smith, Louisiana Tech beat Miami 14-0 in Independence Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 27, 2019 12:08 AM EST

Eastern Michigan defensive back Kevin McGill (4) is escorted to the locker room after being disqualified during the second half of the Quick Lane Bowl NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 26, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Pitt rallies to beat Eastern Michigan in Quick Lane Bowl

By Larry Lage Dec. 27, 2019 12:04 AM EST

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

Syracuse's Abdul Adams (23) stretches for additional yards in the grasp of North Carolina State's Larrell Murchison (92) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)
Syracuse hosts Pittsburgh in key game for Orange

By John Kekis Oct. 17, 2019 03:57 PM EDT

Pittsburgh's Paris Ford (12) and Duke's Javon Jackson (2) scuffle after a play during an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
Pitt rallies past Duke 33-30 after blowing 23-point lead

By Joedy Mccreary Oct. 06, 2019 12:13 AM 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

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

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) gets off a pass as offensive guard Rashad Wheelers looks to block during their annual intrasquad Blue-Gold spring NCAA college football game, Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pass first Pitt? Panthers believe the big play is back

By Will Graves Apr. 13, 2019 05:28 PM EDT

Wake Forest's Cade Carney (36) during the first half of their NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018 in Winston-Salem, N.C. (AP Photo/Woody Marshall)
Pitt clinches 1st ACC title game berth by beating Wake 34-13

By Joedy Mccreary Nov. 17, 2018 03:10 PM EST

Pittsburgh running back Qadree Ollison (30) breaks fee from Georgia Tech defensive back Tariq Carpenter on his way to a touchdown run in the first quarter of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pitt defense shuts down Georgia Tech in 24-19 win

By Will Graves Sep. 15, 2018 10:57 AM EDT