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Oct 31, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi (left) and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Brent Key (right) shake hands after the game at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

The Pitt Panthers have won enough games to earn a postseason opportunity.

Oct 31, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi (left) and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Brent Key (right) shake hands after the game at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers have won enough games to earn a postseason opportunity.

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Oct 24, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi reacts from the sideline against the Miami Hurricanes during the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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Even though there has been some criticism as of late, Pat Narduzzi belongs as head coach of the Pittsburgh Panthers.

Nov 22, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers wide receiver Cataurus Hicks (3) runs the ball against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the third quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers should bounce back against Georgia Tech this weekend.

Oct 24, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Malachi Toney (1) runs with the football against Pittsburgh Panthers defensive back Cruce Brookins (12) during the second quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers fell to the Miami Hurricanes for their third ACC loss.

Oct 10, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Holden Geriner (15) throws on the sidelines against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers will have a different quarterback under center against the Hurricanes.

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

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The Pitt Panthers have options for their passing attack against the top team in the nation.

Oct 2, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers running back Damon Ferguson Jr. (26) runs the ball during the second quarter against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

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What the Pitt Panthers can do to help themselves down the stretch.

Oct 10, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers running back Ja'Kyrian Turner (9) runs the ball against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers may have some of their better players return to face the Hurricanes.

Nov 29, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Malachi Toney (10) runs after a catch as Pittsburgh Panthers defensive end Isaiah Neal (2) tackles during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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For the first time in over twenty years, the Pitt Panthers are playing against the nation's No. 1-ranked team.

Sep 26, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Mason Heintschel (6) leads fellow quarterbacks Corey Dailey (16) and Holden Geriner (15) onto the field to warm up against the Bucknell Bison at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers have two options at quarterback: Corey and Dailey Holden Geriner. Who should they pick?

Oct 17, 2026; Chestnut Hill, MA, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Corey Dailey (16) throws a pass during the second half against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers are 5-2 after another tough loss.

Sep 26, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Corey Dailey (16) passes against the Bucknell Bison during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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Corey Dailey will be the third starting quarterback for the Pitt Panthers this season.

Oct 2, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi gets ready to lead his team on the field prior to the game at at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers have a lot of season left.

Oct 10, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers running back La'vell Wright (11) reacts with tight end Wyatt Villarreal (88) and wide receiver Censere Lee (10) after Wright rushied for a touchdown against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers are still near the top of the ACC despite a bad loss.

Oct 10, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Holden Geriner (15) scrambles with the ball against North Carolina Tar Heels defensive lineman Melkart Abou Jaoude (9) during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers are keeping Holden Geriner at QB, is it the right choice?

Oct 10, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Holden Geriner (15) passes against the North Carolina Tar Heels during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers Lost 21-17 to the UNC Tar Heels in a sloppy game for the Panthers.

Sep 26, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Holden Geriner (15) passes against the Bucknell Bison during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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Bill Belichick praised Pitt Panthers quarterback Holden Geriner ahead of their Oct. 10 Game.

Sep 26, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Holden Geriner (15) passes against the Bucknell Bison during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers have officially announced their Mason Heintschel replacement.

Oct 2, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers tight end Carson Kent (86) and Pittsburgh Panthers wide receiver Cataurus Hicks (3) celebrate a touchdown during the fourth quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

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Pitt Panthers Football is ranked in the AP Top 25 for the third year in a row.

Sep 26, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Holden Geriner (15) passes against the Bucknell Bison during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers will have to decide on who will lead the offense for the rest of the season.

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

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The Pitt Panthers' starting quarterback is done for 2026.

Oct 2, 2026; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers wide receiver Cataurus Hicks (3) runs the ball as Virginia Tech Hokies cornerback Joshua Clarke (5) defends during the second quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers narrowly won against Virginia Tech to be 5-0.

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

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Mason Heintschel looks to remain unbeaten on the road for the Pitt Panthers.

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

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The Pitt Panthers face their first road test of the season against Virginia Tech.

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

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Pitt Panthers wide receiver Demetrice McCray is the ACC Rookie of the Week for his performance against Bucknell.