Mitchell Corcoran

Mitchell Corcoran

Joined: Aug 12, 2025

Mitch is a passionate storyteller and college sports fanatic. Growing up 70 miles away in Johnstown, Pa., Mitch has followed Pittsburgh sports all his life. Mitch started his sports journalism career as an undergraduate at Penn State, covering several programs for the student-run blog, Onward State. He previously worked for NBC Sports, The Tribune-Democrat and the Altoona Mirror as a freelancer. Give him a follow on X @MitchCorc18.

Oct 25, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers cheerleaders celebrate a third quarter score against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Former Pittsburgh Panthers including first round draft pick Kenny Pickett unveil the Panthers 2021 ACC Championship banner during the first half of the Backyard Brawl against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA on September 1, 2022.

Pitt Vs West Virginia Backyard Brawl

Oct 18, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi looks on against the Syracuse Orange during the second half at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi (middle) leads the Panthers to the stadium to play the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Sep 6, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers helmets on the sidelines against the Central Michigan Chippewas during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

News

ESPN's College GameDay will return to Pittsburgh for the first time in three years for the Pitt Panthers' ranked matchup vs. the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Sep 2, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; A Pittsburgh Panthers helmet on the sidelines against the Wofford Terriers during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

News

The TV network has officially been announced for the Pitt Panthers' top-25 matchup with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

Oct 18, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi looks on prior to the game against the Syracuse Orange at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

Recruiting

The Pitt Panthers are using the bye week to recruit a local four-star Penn State commit.

Southlake Carroll's Angelo Renda throws the ball during the 6A DII UIL Texas State Football Championship game against Austin Vandegrift on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.

Football

The Pitt Panthers commit is one of 10 players named on the award's watch list.

Oct 25, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Mason Heintschel (6) warms up before the game against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

News

Eight Pitt Panthers true freshmen have burned their redshirts this season.

Oct 25, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Mason Heintschel (6) passes against the North Carolina State Wolfpack during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

Football

The Pitt Panthers' freshman quarterback was named as one of 14 semifinalists.

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

Football

The Pitt Panthers had three defensive players named to the PFF ACC Team of the Week.

Sep 14, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers linebacker Kyle Louis celebrates with linebacker Rasheem Biles (31) after intercepting West Virginia Mountaineers quarterback Garrett Greene (6) in the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Image Images

Football

The Pitt Panthers' linebackers were recognized as one of the best tandems in the country.

Nov 1, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers wide receiver Cataurus Hicks (3) pushes Stanford Cardinal defensive back Sam Neely III (28) during the fourth quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

The Pitt Panthers have received some different bowl projections after improving to 7-2.

Nov 1, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers running back Ja'Kyrian Turner (25) runs the ball during the second quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

The Pitt Panthers had an ugly win over the Stanford Cardinal, but a few young players stepped and made an impact.

Nov 1, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers wide receiver Deuce Spann (7) celebrates after he scored a touchdown against the Stanford Cardinal during the second quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

The Pitt Panthers survived a hectic weekend in the ACC with a comfortable 35-20 win over the Stanford Cardinal.

Nov 1, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Mason Heintschel (6) runs the ball against the Stanford Cardinal during the second quarter at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

The Pitt Panthers' freshman quarterback had four turnovers in the 35-20 win over the Stanford Cardinal.