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Penguins, Dan Muse still wondering what to make of Tommy Novak
When Tommy Novak was dealt to the Pittsburgh Penguins last March, he had barely taken stock of his new surroundings before suffering what wound up being a season-ending ailment. Novak, whom the Penguins acquired from the Nashville Predators in exchange for fellow winger Michael Bunting, skated in parts of just...
Pitt’s Pat Narduzzi not taking struggling Syracuse QB Rickie Collins lightlyVideo
College football fans across the country may be looking at Syracuse as a sinking ship, its prospects for a successful season dimmed as a result of quarterback Steve Angeli’s season-ending injury. Angeli went down with a torn Achilles on Sept. 20 against Clemson, and since then, the Orange are 0-2,...
Australian freshman Roman Siulepa aims to bring rugby-style physicality to Pitt basketballVideo
Roman Siulepa’s summer commitment to Pitt came somewhat shrouded in mystery, as fans debated what to make of the 19-year-old Australian who’d caught the eye of coach Jeff Capel. Turns out, Panthers fans were far from the only ones who had questions about the situation, with both Capel and Siulepa...
Pitt football notebook: Offensive efficiency gives Panthers latitude to be bold on 4th down
It didn’t take long for Pat Narduzzi to roll the dice boldly in Pitt’s road upset over 25th-ranked Florida State last weekend. Three plays into the Panthers’ opening possession, they faced a fourth-and-1 from their own 34-yard line, and Narduzzi opted to go for it. By the end of the...
Pitt basketball adds another 4-star 2026 recruit in power forward Chase Foster
Jeff Capel and Pitt men’s basketball struck again Wednesday, landing a second four-star Class of 2026 prospect this weekend in power forward Chase Foster. Foster, a 6-foot-8, 210-pound recruit out of IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., joins his teammate, guard Jermal Jones, who announced a commitment to the Panthers on...
Penguins’ Justin Brazeau earning keep as top-6 winger to begin seasonVideo
In 95 NHL appearances prior to joining the Pittsburgh Penguins, the scoring touch demonstrated by Justin Brazeau would best be described as modest. An undrafted free agent signed by the Bruins in early 2024, Brazeau scored 10 goals in 57 games for the Bruins last season before being traded to...
Instant connection between Mason Heintschel, Desmond Reid sparks Pitt’s passing gameVideo
Pat Narduzzi has been around the block enough as a defensive-oriented football coach to know how to scheme up pass coverage against tailbacks. As Narduzzi well knows, running backs with pass-catching chops can be a real nuisance if allowed to operate on the perimeter or across the middle of the...
QB stability, winning streak give Pitt high expectations for 2nd half
At the halfway point of the regular season, Pitt is 4-2 (2-1 ACC), having seized back some momentum following earlier stumbles with dreams of competing for an ACC title still alive. But nobody, in or outside of the Panthers locker room, could deny the script for Pitt this season has...
Pitt’s Pat Narduzzi offers thoughts on Acrisure Stadium’s grass, James Franklin’s firing
Pat Narduzzi had a lot to get through Monday on the South Side in recapping Pitt’s weekend upset over Florida State while looking ahead to the Panthers’ next game on the road at Syracuse. But in between a recap of Saturday’s action vs. the Seminoles, injury updates and thoughts on...
Pitt loses DE Zach Crothers, DB Nigel Maynard to season-ending injuries
Pitt’s defensive ends room has been a position group disproportionately hit by injuries so far this season. Jaeden Moore went down during fall camp and has yet to see a snap, while Blaine Spires who sported an arm cast early in the year and played through an ailment, was sidelined...
Kickoff time, TV details announced for Pitt’s game vs. NC State
Pitt and NC State will kickoff at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 25 from Acrisure Stadium, the ACC announced Monday, with the game broadcast by the ACC Network. The Panthers (4-2, 2-1 ACC) travel to Syracuse this weekend, while NC State (4-3, 1-2) has a bye. The two teams last met Oct....
With 2 TDs, fumble recovery, Pitt freshman RB Ja’Kyrian Turner shines in win over Florida StateVideo
Pitt tailback Desmond Reid stole the show in his return to action after about a month’s absence because of injury, racking up 200 all-purpose yards in Pitt’s 34-31 upset of No. 25 Florida State on Saturday. But Reid’s position mate, Ja’Kyrian “Boosie” Turner, left his own mark on the victory....
Mason Heintschel overcomes mistakes, Desmond Reid’s return lifts Pitt to upset over No. 25 FSU
Mason Heintschel didn’t look much like a freshman in his first collegiate start last weekend, leading Pitt to a blowout win over Boston College. The same could not be said of Heintschel on Saturday, as he threw two interceptions and fumbled twice with the Panthers aiming for an upset of...
Penguins’ Bryan Rust’s status uncertain vs. Rangers; Arturs Silovs to start in net
Injured Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bryan Rust is back to practicing fully, with his 2025-26 debut seemingly on the horizon. But whether he’ll suit up Saturday night at home vs. the New York Rangers remains to be seen. “You guys will have to wait and see,” Rust joked with reporters following...
Pitt hoops lands 1st Class of 2026 commit in 4-star guard Jermal Jones
Jeff Capel landed his first Class of 2026 verbal commitment Friday evening, as 4-star guard Jermal Jones chose Pitt over a host of high-major offers. Jones, who recently officially visited Pitt, confirmed the news on social media platforms X and Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post shared by...
Pitt linebacker Rasheem Biles shows growth while still generating splash playsVideo
When Rasheem Biles picked off Louisville’s Miller Moss over the middle Sept. 27, Pitt’s junior linebacker knew in the moment that the play was only just beginning. Moments later, Biles sprinted 75 yards downfield for a touchdown, having scored the second pick-6 of his Panthers career. RASHEEM BILES TOOK THE...
Post-QB change, barometer awaits Pitt in road showdown at No. 25 Florida State
External optics surrounding Pitt’s win over Boston College — that the Panthers simply beat up on a bad opponent — are unlikely to change, at least in the short-term. After all, only one ACC team, the Eagles, have suffered three losses in league play. Though the Panthers (3-2, 1-1 ACC)...
Pitt safety Kavir Bains-Marquez sees role, snaps increase with matchup against Florida State looming
Pitt’s coaches had a hunch that Kavir Bains-Marquez, a first-team all-conference safety at UC Davis of the FCS, would be a useful addition from the transfer portal last winter. But a starter? There probably was less certainty on that front, given the Panthers returned Javon McIntyre and Cruce Brookins at...
Pitt’s Isaiah Neal demonstrating versatility along defensive line
As a counter to Central Michigan’s run-heavy, three-quarterback offense in Week 2, Pitt unveiled an interesting defensive scheme featuring five linemen. The result could be judged in only 40 net rushing yards allowed by the Panthers. Key to that look was Isaiah Neal, normally an interior lineman, deploying at end....
Pitt QB Mason Heintschel wins ACC Rookie of the Week honors
Pitt true freshman quarterback Mason Heintschel put forth an unforgettable first college start Saturday, slicing up Boston College and throwing four touchdowns in the Panthers’ 48-7 blowout. Unsurprisingly, his efforts were rewarded with ACC Rookie of the Week honors, announced by the league Monday afternoon. Heintschel, who completed 73% (30...
Pitt football notebook: Mason Heintschel stays atop QB depth chart, while Eli Holstein adjusts to new role
Pitt’s weekly two-deep depth chart, released every Monday around noon, is always interesting to observe but not worth putting too much stock into the document. To be sure, there can be interesting developments. But there are also quirks such as defensive end Jaeden Moore, who began the season with an...
Kickoff time, TV details announced for Pitt’s road game at Syracuse
Pitt’s Oct. 18 game at Syracuse will kick off at 7:30 p.m. from the JMA Wireless Dome and be broadcast on the ACC Network, the league announced Monday morning. The Panthers (3-2, 1-1 ACC) first do battle this upcoming weekend in Tallahassee vs. the 25th-ranked Florida State Seminoles, while the...
Analysis: Complete victory over Boston College rekindles Pitt’s season aspirationsVideo
Even after Pitt dropped two games in a row to West Virginia and Louisville, and looked disorganized in the process, a modicum of belief could be attached to the assertion that the Panthers were still a team with attainable goals. For coach Pat Narduzzi and players, those goals center around...
Freshman QB Mason Heintschel propels Pitt to blowout win over Boston College, 1st ACC win
Pat Narduzzi must have felt major confidence in Mason Heintschel to turn to the freshman quarterback Saturday versus Boston College. With Pitt riding a two-game losing streak and Eli Holstein looking lost, Narduzzi went with Heintschel to stabilize a season that was on the verge of slipping away. Heintschel, listed...
Pitt RB Desmond Reid, DEs Blaine Spires, Zach Crothers listed as out vs. Boston College
Pitt will play another game without its most dynamic offensive player, as tailback Desmond Reid has been ruled out of Saturday’s contest vs. Boston College at Acrisure Stadium. The Panthers listed Reid as out on their final weekly player availability report, released at 10 a.m. Saturday. Pitt (2-2, 0-1 ACC)...
