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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

The Pitt Panthers are 4-0.

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

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The Pitt Panthers are 4-0.

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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

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The Pitt Panthers lead the Bucknell Bison 35-0 at halftime.

Dec 18, 2025; Kansas City, MO, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers right-side hitter Olivia Babcock (5) celebrates in a 2025 NCAA Women’s Volleyball Championship semifinal match at T-Mobile Center. Mandatory Credit: Kylie Graham-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers get their star back.

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

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The Pitt Panthers will not see their regular starting running back Ja'Kyrian Turner for a third straight game.

Pitt Volleyball Celebrates a Point in the Second Set of their Sweep of Michigan in the Second Round of the NCAA Tournament at the Petersen Events Center on Dec. 6, 2025

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Pitt Panthers Volleyball starts ACC play this weekend as they host the Cal Golden Bears and the Stanford Cardinal.

Pittsburgh right side hitter Olivia Babcock (5) gets a kill against Xavier outside hitter Catherine Flaharty (14) and middle blocker Margo Kemp (16) during their match Monday, August 24, 2026 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The match was part of the four-day American Volleyball Association First Serve event.

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The Pitt Panthers have two teams ranked in their respective sports.

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.

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Two Pitt Panthers have made ACC Weekly Honors for their efforts in the 27-13 win over Syracuse.

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

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A former Pitt Panthers quarterback got in trouble with the law.

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

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Several Pitt Panthers players have exceeded expectations early on.

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

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The Pitt Panthers defeated the Syracuse Orange, but their offense left a lot to be desired.

Sep 17, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Mason Heintschel (6) runs the ball -a- Syracuse Orange defensive back Duce Chestnut (0) during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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From start to finish, the Pitt Panthers held control of their third win of the season.

Sep 12, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Mason Heintschel (6) and tight end Carson Kent (86) react after a Panthers touchdown against the UCF Knights during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers start ACC play by taking on the Syracuse Orange.

Nov 29, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers linebacker Kyle Louis (9) in pass coverage against Miami Hurricanes wide receiver Malachi Toney (10) during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers have their ACC opponents for the 2027 football season.

Sep 12, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; UCF Knights wide receiver Ric'darious Farmer (6) makes a catch as Pittsburgh Panthers linebacker Braylan Lovelace (0) tackles during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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Several Pitt Panthers weathered the storm in a win over the UCF Knights.

Sep 12, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; UCF Knights wide receiver Ric'darious Farmer (6) makes a catch as Pittsburgh Panthers linebacker Braylan Lovelace (0) tackles during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers move to 2-0.

Feb 14, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers guard MacAri Moore (21) with the ball as North Carolina Tar Heels guard Luka Bogavac (44) defends in the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers now have their full men's basketball schedule out.

Sep 5, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers defensive back Rashan Murray (4) dunks the football in a basketball hoop after an interception against the Miami (OH) RedHawks during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers take on the UCF Knights for their second game of the season.

Sep 5, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Mason Heintschel (6) passes against the Miami (OH) RedHawks during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Mason Heintschel racked up accolades after a tremendous Week 1 Performance.

Sep 5, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers wide receiver Malik Knight (7) runs on his way to scoring a touchdown against the Miami (OH) RedHawks during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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Several players made an impact in their first game with the Pitt Panthers.

Sep 5, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Mason Heintschel (6) stiff arms Miami (OH) RedHawks defensive back Ben Minich (17) as he runs the ball during the third quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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Pitt Panthers quarterback Mason Heintschel is already tying records just one game into the season.

Sep 5, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers running back Justin Cook (5) celebrates his touchdown with teammates against the Miami (OH) RedHawks during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers had a dominate second half to defeat the Miami RedHawks.

Sep 5, 2026; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers running back La'vell Wright (11) runs the ball against the Miami (OH) RedHawks during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers lead the Miami RedHawks 31-14 at halftime.

Aug 30, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Purdue Boilermakers linebacker Alex Sanford Jr. (10) celibates a sack during the second half against the Ball State Cardinals at Ross-Ade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

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Multiple players from the transfer portal will play their first game with the Pitt Panthers in the season opener.

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

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The Pitt Panthers shouldn't underestimate their opponent in the season opener.

Sep 27, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi (white) and tight end Jake Overman (87) lead the team onto the field to play the Louisville Cardinals at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images

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The Pitt Panthers have released their first football depth chart of the 2026 season.