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Keelon Russell has been one of the nation’s most impressive young quarterbacks through his first month as Alabama starter.

College Football Watchability Guide: One Reason to Watch Each of Week 5’s 10 Best Games

Zach Koons

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Sep 17, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Sep 17, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Mason Heintschel (6) warms up prior to the first half against the Syracuse Orange at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Enter Mason: History Says Pitt's QB Isn't Afraid of Away Games

Jordan Sampson

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Bet on Penn State to win and cover against Northwestern on Friday night.

Best College Football Picks and Predictions Today for Week 5 (Bet Penn State to Cover vs. Northwestern)

Iain MacMillan

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Sep 26, 2026; Stanford, California, USA; Stanford Cardinal quarterback Davis Warren (8) reacts after a touchdown during the third quarter against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

ACC QB Rankings: Lopez, Warren Climb as Sagapolutele Plummets Out Ahead of Week 5

Tucker Harlin

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Sep 26, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers wide receiver Censere Lee (10) celebrates his touchdown with tight end Carson Kent (86) against the Bucknell Bison first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Pitt's Keys to Victory Against Virginia Tech

Owen Lenson

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Sep 30, 2026

Forde-Yard Dash: Predicting Seven College Football Games With Major Stakes in Week 5

Pat Forde

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Sep 29, 2026

Sep 26, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers wide receiver Demetrice McCray (87) scores a touchdown past Bucknell Bison cornerback England Allen (19) during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Pitt WR Earns ACC Rookie of the Week

Owen Lenson

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Sep 28, 2026

Oct 5, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels running back Caleb Hood (4) with the ball as Pittsburgh Panthers linebacker Kyle Louis (9) defends in the second quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

Kickoff Time for Pitt vs. UNC Announced

Owen Lenson

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Sep 28, 2026

Virginia Tech is favored against Pittsburgh in college football Week 5 action.

Pitt vs. Virginia Tech Prediction, Odds and Key Players to Watch for College Football Week 5

Iain MacMillan

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Sep 28, 2026

Sep 26, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Mason Heintschel (6) looks to pass against the Bucknell Bison during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Standout Players from Pitt's Win Over Bucknell

Owen Lenson

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Sep 27, 2026

Sep 26, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers wide receiver Demetrice McCray (87) scores a touchdown past Bucknell Bison cornerback England Allen (19) during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Lessons Learned in Pitt's Blowout Win Over Bucknell

Jordan Sampson

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Sep 27, 2026

Sep 26, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers wide receiver Censere Lee (10) scores a touchdown against Bucknell Bison safety Darius Day (34) and safety Michael Bartasius (not pictured) during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Pitt Dominates Bucknell to Keep Undefeated Season Alive

Owen Lenson

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Sep 26, 2026

Sep 26, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers wide receiver Censere Lee (10) celebrates his touchdown with tight end Carson Kent (86) against the Bucknell Bison first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Pitt vs. Bucknell Halftime Recap & Thoughts

Owen Lenson

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Sep 26, 2026

Sep 5, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers running back Ja'kyrian Turner (9) runs the ball against the Miami (OH) RedHawks during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Pitt Starting RB Out vs. Bucknell

Owen Lenson

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Sep 26, 2026

Sep 19, 2026; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lincoln Kienholz (3) looks to pass the ball against the Southern Methodist Mustangs during the first quarter at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Chris Carter-Imagn Images

ACC QB Rankings: Lincoln Kienholz Still on the Rise Ahead of Clash with Gio Lopez in Week 4

Tucker Harlin

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Sep 24, 2026

Pittsburgh Panthers running back Damon Ferguson Jr. (26) attempts to slip away from Syracuse Orange defensive back Chris Peal (12) while sprinting downfield during the second half at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA on September 17, 2026.

Two Pitt Players Earn ACC Honors After Syracuse Win

Owen Lenson

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Sep 21, 2026

Sep 23, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Phil Jurkovec (5) passes against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Former Pitt QB Phil Jurkovec Arrested After Stealing Truck From Hospital

Dominic Campbell

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Sep 21, 2026

Sep 12, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers running back Damon Ferguson Jr. (26) rushes the ball on his way to scoring a thirteen yard touchdown against the UCF Knights during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Four Early Season Breakout Players for Pitt

Owen Lenson

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Sep 20, 2026

Sep 17, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Mason Heintschel (6) looks to pass during the first quarter against the Syracuse Orange at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Pitt vs. Syracuse Takeaways: Mason Heintschel Beginning to Struggle

Owen Lenson

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Sep 18, 2026

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