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Pitt QB Chad Voytik ran 19 times for 118 yards and found big-play receiver Tyler Boyd for a 53 yard TD pass early to propel Pitt 21-16 over Virginia Tech for the fourth straight time at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh.
Hear from Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer and Pittsburgh’s Paul Chryst as the two teams prepare for a Steel City clash in a time slot that’s very familiar for the Hokies.
A look at this week’s games in ACC football.
The Pitt football program is in need of pass rushers and they have found a good one in 2016 legacy recruit Zach Gilbert.
Kevin Parks ran for 169 yards and a touchdown to help Virginia survive a furious Pitt second-half heroic comeback, 24-19 tonight in Charlottesville, VA.
A brief look at this week’s games in ACC football.
It’s early in the season, and some of the best conference games are yet to come. Here’s a look at ACC football attendance so far this year.
In a game that witnessed two very poor offenses, Akron dominated Pitt 21-10 to hand the Panthers their second loss of the season.
The Pitt Panthers continue to pursue local standout stafey John Petrishen.
Pitt may have dominated the stat sheet but the Hawkeyes walked away with the “W” as Iowa beat the Panthers today 24-20 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh.
A look at this weekend’s games, including times, TV, and point spreads.
The Pitt Panthers recently added massive Ohio offensive tackle Rob Dowdy to their 2015 recruiting class. We spoke with him about his decision.
Pitt struggles early in the south Florida heat, but pulls out a 42-25 victory behind 3 touchdowns by RB James Connor.
Quarterback Alex Hornibrook talks about his decision to graduate early and join the Panthers in January.
Pitt needs linebackers and they have targeted a great prospect out of the state of Florida.
Pitt has lost starting center Artie Rowell for the rest of the season with a torn left ACL
“And here comes the Hammer,” Brent Musberger said of James Connor in a game last year and tonight was no different as Pitt ran past Boston College, 30-27.
Pitt obliterates Delaware, 62-0, behind 4 touchdowns by RB James Connor in the 2014 season opener for the Panthers.
Pitt added a new 2015 running back on Monday. DreamBackfield.com spoke with his head coach.
2015 Pitt commit Nick Bowers recently attended the Panthers’ pre-season practice. We spoke with him about his experience.
2014 Linebacker Jamal Davis is set to join Pitt on Sunday. He talks to DreamBackfield.com about his future plans.
As expected, Florida State received a huge percentage of the championship votes cast by the media predictions for the 2014 ACC Football season.
ith close to twenty offers, it’s safe to say that Shareef Miller is a talented football player.
Pitt will add at least two to three 2015 linebackers. We update you on four of them.
Dreambackfield.com caught up with Aliquippa prospect Kaezon Pugh to speak about what is going on with his recruitment.
2016 Linebacker Roland Walder hasn’t been recruited by Pitt for long but he’s already very fond of his primary recruiter.
Pitt CB commit Malik Henderson talks about his recent visit to Pitt.
Pitt is wasting no time getting a good jump on a receiver in the 2016 class.
Dreambackfield.com caught up with Connecticut QB prospect Jacob Hallenbeck to discuss his recruitment.
DreamBackfield.com spoke with Quaker Valley Head Football Coach John Tortorea to gain better perspective on Pitt’s newest cornerback.
DreamBackfield.com spoke with Pickerington Central Head Football Coach Jay Sharrett about his star defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton.
July 1st marks Pitt’s first anniversary as a member of the ACC.
The Pitt Panthers added the 11th member of their 2015 class when stout defensive tackle DaVon Hamilton verbally committed on Tuesday.
Pitt had a very big day on June 24th as they added two key parts to their defensive future.
Quaker Valley Athlete Dane Jackson has committed to Pitt and is now a member of the 2015 recruiting class.
Pitt landed its 9th recruit when blue-chip running back Sekai Lindsay verbally committed to Pitt.
Pitt was the first to offer a scholarship to athletic Phil Sampson. He reports about his Pitt camp experience.
The Pitt football program added its 8th 2015 verbal commitment when Kettering, OH DT Kraig Howe committed to Pitt
The University of Pittsburgh football program added a dynamic playmaker when WR Quadree Henderson committed to the Panthers Tuesday night.
Pittsburgh Central Catholic star John Petrishen grew up a Pitt fan. After a stellar camp performance, it didn’t take Pitt long to offer him a scholarship.
The Pitt Panthers added Malvern Prep (PA) Quarterback Alex Hornibrook over the weekend. We spoke with his head coach.
The Pitt Panthers were thin at the quarterback position. Malvern Prep QB Alex Hornibrook committed to Pitt over the weekend.
Quaker Valley Dane Jackson attended Pitt’s prospect camp on Friday and performed very well. Will he get an offer?
DreamBackfield.com spoke with Hallandale High School Head Football Coach Dameon Jones about Pitt’s latest commitment Malik Henderson.
Pitt opens its June prospect camp on Friday. Linebacker Brett Zanotto is a name to remember.
Creekside (FL) High School Wide Receiver Rashad Blunt has only been in contact with Pitt for the past month.
Pitt continues to pursue defensive playmakers. They have made an early offer to a 2016 defensive tackle from Bishop McDevitt High School.
DreamBackfield.com caught up with commit Kevin Givens to discuss his commitment to Pitt.
Pitt continues to develop secondary depth. CT safety William Harris will camp at Pitt in early June. He updates DreamBackfield.com on his involvement with Pitt.
Pitt will hold its summer prospect camp in early June. We review the names of players that may earn a scholarship.
You may recognize the last name Deveaux because his father, Glenn, was a Running Back at Pitt from 1988-1991.
Joey Brungo grew up watching Pitt. In one month, he’ll join the Panthers football program.
Pitt is in hot pursuit of a ultra-quick, physical outside linebacker from New Jersey.
With only three scholarship Quarterbacks on the 2014 roster, Pitt is looking at multiple 2015 prospects and one is Alex Hornibrook of Malvern Prep (Pa).
Pitt has targeted an outstanding LB out of Columbus, OH. DreamBackfield.com spoke with Anthony McKee.
Recently, Class of 2015 safety Reid Miller decided to pack his bags and head from the WPIAL to the Sunshine State.
Pitt will add up to three offensive linemen to the class of 2015. OL Tyler Hudanick is solidly on the Panthers’ radar screen.
Pittsburgh (PA) North Catholic High School athlete P.J. Fulmore will camp at Pitt this summer. He’s a WPIAL player on the Panthers’ radar.
Pitt has placed a priority on the recruitment of linebackers for 2015. They recently offered an outstanding prospect in Neal Nelson from Timber Creek HS.
Pitt has targeted a number of talented running backs early in the process. One of them is lightning quick Olamide Zaccheaus.
The Pitt coaching staff covets large wide receivers. They are currently evaluating an excellent prospect from Toledo, OH.
Over the last few years, Pitt has tapped into the Philadelphia area for talent. Yet another player from the region has landed on Pitt’s radar.
Class of 2014 safety prospect Patrick Amara has an amazing life story. He was able to share that with DreamBackfield.com.
Pitt hosted one of their top wide receiver prospects over the weekend when it hosted Delaware WR Quadree Henderson.
Jamal Davis was one of the top players to sign a LOI with the Panthers. The Class of 2014 member talks with DreamBackfield.com about his upcoming freshman season.
Pitt added another quality player on Tuesday night when rugged fullback Joey Kerle made it known that he will walk-on on the Pitt football program.
The Pitt Panthers are in dire need of defensive ends and they have recently offered a good one from Sebring, FL.
Pitt continues to lure top notch walk on candidates. Hard hitting Brian Popp is going to be a Pitt Panther.
Massive tight end Brian O’Neill prepares for his freshman season as a Pitt Panther.
Pitt is in desperate need of talent and numbers at the quarterback position. Alex Malzone has developed into one of Pitt’s top priorities.
The Panthers remain thin at the linebacker position. Rugged walk-on middle linebacker George Aston hopes to impress at Pitt and win a scholarship.
Future Panther linebacker Quintin Wirginis updates DreamBackfield on his status post-injury.
Pitt’s depth at quarterback is paper thin. It appears the Panthers have added a quality walk-on quarterback out of the WPIAL.
Pitt is in dire need of quality defensive ends. Defensive end John Palermo is in hot pursuit to an outstanding prospect from Connecticut.
Pitt recently offered a New Jersey juggernaut. Rugged running back Tamaine Boyd discussed his first BCS offer with DreamBackfield.com.
The Panthers added Hilliard (OH) Davidson’s Phillipie Motley in 2014. Pitt’s coaching staff has targeted a talented 2015 LB prospect from the same school.
Pitt has only offered early scholarships to a few select 2015 defensive tackles. One of those players is Dade City, FL defensive tackle Andre Ivie.
Stephen Ezekoye may have been a project out of high school. He will walk-on at Pitt bigger, stronger and with an attitude.
Pitt head coach Paul Chryst and staff covets a large athlete out of Union City, NJ. DreamBackfield.com speaks with Daiquan Kelly.
Du Bois defensive linemen Joe and Brad Peterson will attend Pitt’s summer camp. Both players covet a Pitt scholarship offer.
2014 DT signee Connor Dintino is working hard to recover from surgery and make an early impact at Pitt.
Florida LB James “Jay” Folston talks to DreamBackfield.com about his future as a Pitt Panther
The ACC announced yesterday that its football championship game will remain in Charlotte for the next six seasons, through 2019.
Pitt released its 2014 football schedule and it features two nationally televised games.
James Connor rushed 26 times for 229 yards and a TD as Pitt beat Bowling Green 30-27 in the 2013 Little Caesar’s Bowl
4 for 4 is a baseball reference. But on this night, it was referring to Pitt’s senior DT Aaron Donald dominance on the post-season award circuit.
Not since DE Hugh Green back in 1980 has a Pitt player won the Lombardi Award. That all changed tonight when DT Aaron Donald won the 2013 edition.
Capping one of the finest senior seasons ever witnessed in Pitt football history, DT Aaron Donald took home his first piece of post-season hardware tonight by winning the Bronko Nagurski Trophy.
The Pitt 2013 football season will last one more game as the Panthers have announced they have accepted a bid to play Bowling Green in the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit, MI on 12/26.
“We just gotta run faster, it’s that simple,” were the infamous halftime comments former Pitt head coach Dave Wannstedt made during an embarrassing 45-13 loss at West Virigina in 2005. Now 8 years later, those comments still ring true as Pitt put a wrap on its first season in the ACC after a 41-31 home loss to Miami.
By Miami Hurricanes standards, the 2013 football season has been a “down” year. Yes, they started the season with 7 straight wins. However, after a number of injuries especially to star tailback Duke Johnson, Miami lost 3 straight games before winning this past Saturday.
Last week, Pitt’s special teams cost them a game against North Carolina by giving up two punt return touchdowns. This week, it was just the opposite as Pitt’s special teams helped Pitt to a 1 point win over Syracuse today, 17-16.
On paper one would think Pitt and Syracuse have been long, bitter rivals in college football.
ACC spring games featured some strong freshmen performances.
