Karl Ludwig

Karl Ludwig

Joined: Aug 14, 2025

Karl Ludwig is a Pittsburgh Panthers on SI sportswriter. He has spent the past three years covering the Pitt Panthers for a couple of platforms. While he did not attend Pitt, he grew up in the Pittsburgh area, attending North Allegheny Senior High School and Slippery Rock University. As a student at SRU, he served as the sports editor of SRU’s student-run newspaper, The Rocket, and provided award-winning coverage in football, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s soccer. It was at SRU that his love for sports journalism blossomed. Karl spent three seasons as the Pitt football beat writer for Pittsburgh Sports Now, following time as an intern for the Sports Now Network. His most recent coverage of the University was for Pitt Sports News of the On3/Rivals network. He’s also contributed to Athlon Sports and SB Nation’s Behind the Steel Curtain.

Oct 22, 2022; West Point, New York, USA; Army Black Knights offensive coordinator Brent Davis celebrates a win against the Louisiana Monroe Warhawks with former West Point superintendent Bob Caslen at Michie Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Danny Wild-Imagn Images

Aug 30, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Duquesne Dukes wide receiver Joey Isabella (5) runs after a catch against Pittsburgh Panthers defensive back Davion Pritchard (23) during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Former Pitt coach Ryan Manalac

Dec 27, 2025; Annapolis, MD, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Mason Heintschel (6) reacts during the first half of the Military Bowl against the East Carolina Pirates at Navy-Marine Corps Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

Nov 29, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers linebacker Rasheem Biles (3) and wide receiver Raphael Williams Jr. (5) lead the team onto the field to play the Miami Hurricanes at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Football

The Pitt Panthers will play nine conference games as part of the 2026 season, the ACC announced.

Sep 6, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Central Michigan Chippewas wide receiver Nasir Williams (16) runs after a catch against Pittsburgh Panthers defensive back Shawn Lee Jr. (28) during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

News

After a standout true freshman campaign, a Pitt Panthers cornerback has earned a national honor for his play on the field.

Nov 29, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers linebacker Kyle Louis (9) in pass coverage against the Miami Hurricanes during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Football

The Pitt Panthers have had a handful of players earn postseason All-ACC honors following the 2025 season.

Nov 29, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi reacts to head linesman Kirk Lewis (right) during the first quarter against the Miami Hurricanes at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

News

The Pitt Panthers couldn't afford to slack off in a challenging game vs. Miami, but that's what happened in a bad loss.

Nov 29, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi (right) talks with referee Riley Johnson (left) during the first quarter against the Miami Hurricanes at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

News

With a season finale loss to Miami, the Pitt Panthers have officially been eliminated from ACC championship game contention.

Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Mason Heintschel (6) hands the ball off to running back Desmond Reid (0) during the first half against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA on November 15, 2025.

Football

The Pitt Panthers have revealed the starting lineup that will look to upset No. 12 Miami and keep their ACC championship hopes alive.

Nov 22, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi after a victory over the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Football

The Pitt Panthers knocked off then-No. 16 Georgia Tech over the weekend, and the man in charge has earned a national honor.

Nov 22, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers running back Ja'Kyrian Turner (25) is tackled by Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defensive back Kelvin Hill (16) in the first quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Football

Following a huge upset win vs. Georgia Tech over the weekend, a pair of Pitt Panthers have earned weekly honors from the ACC.

Nov 13, 2025; Morgantown, West Virginia, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers guard Brandin Cummings (3) shoots a three pointer during the first half against the West Virginia Mountaineers at WVU Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ben Queen-Imagn Images

The Pitt Panthers will once again be without a top contributor in a non-conference clash vs. the Quinnipiac Bobcats.

Nov 22, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Mason Heintschel (6) reacts after a touchdown against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the second quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

With a big upset win vs. the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, the Pitt Panthers have set themselves up for a potential ACC championship berth.

Nov 22, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers cheerleader waves a flag after a touchdown against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the fourth quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

The Pitt Panthers will have a national audience for the season finale vs. the Miami Hurricanes, which could decide the ACC championship picture.

Nov 22, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers running back Ja'Kyrian Turner (25) runs the ball against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the second quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

It may have gotten dicey in the fourth quarter, but the Pitt Panthers went into Atlanta and knocked off No. 16 Georgia Tech.