Pitt Drops Season Finale 29-24 to Miami
The Panthers fall behind big and early in the 29-24 home loss and regular season finale against the Miami Hurricanes, who improved to 5-0 all-time at Heinz Field.
Unofficial University of Pittsburgh Sports Analytics Blog.
The Panthers fall behind big and early in the 29-24 home loss and regular season finale against the Miami Hurricanes, who improved to 5-0 all-time at Heinz Field.
Pitt rushed out to a 42-17 lead but held on to the 45-34 victory over the Louisville Cardinals at Heinz Field yesterday.
Pitt was no match for Notre Dame as the Irish cruised to a 42-30 victory at Heinz Field yesterday in Pittsburgh.
UNC scored on each of its first 4 possessions en route to a 26-19 win at Pitt at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh.
Pitt (6-1, 4-0 in the ACC) becomes bowl eligible for the 8th straight season following a 19 play, 89 yard drive highlighted by punter Ryan Winslow’s heroic 4th down “fake punt”.
Pitt placekicker Chris Blewitt boots a school record 56 yard field goal and lifts the Panthers past Georgia Tech 31-28 en route to their first ranking since 2010 at #25 in the AP Polls.
Pitt’s defense stifled Va Tech’s offense with 7 sacks and 100 total yards en route to a 17-13 win in the ACC opener for both schools.
Redshirt Junior and backup QB Nate Peterman guided Pitt to the 24-7 victory over Akron on 12 for 17 passing, 148 yards and 1 touchdown toss.
Pitt’s 3rd string tailback Qadree Ollison ran 16 times for 207 yards and a score to lift Pitt past Youngstown State 45-37 in the season opener for both teams.
Back-up point guard Josh Newkirk is expected to travel home in order to rehab his injured knee. He is not expected to return to campus, in favor of transferring to a Division I school closer to home.
Jamie Dixon failed to make the NCAA Tournament last year for just the second time in his coaching career but it appears he plans to get back to his old ways of gritty defense and tough rebounding in 2015-16.
Pitt concluded Spring Drills with a few new starters penciled in and followed that up with an impact 4-star DE transfer and a new AD, who starts July 1st.
In Part 2 of our 2015 Pitt Spring Football series, DreamBackfield looks at The Battle For The Blue Jerseys.
DreamBackfield shares some quick Spring Pitt Football thoughts in Part 1 of the quick look series.
New Head Coach Pat Narduzzi has the 2015 Pitt Football program buzzing but will the new enthusiasm be short-lived by the talent on defense?
Pitt has added a number of quality walk-on candidates from Western PA but the latest addition hails from ACC country.
Pitt is recruiting number of preferred Walk-Ons in 2015 and the latest Prospect is thrilled to be a Panther.
Jacob Good: ‘I had to be a Panther’
DreamBackfield.com’s 2015 Pitt Football Signing Day Outlook.
Pat Narduzzi is changing the culture at Pitt and he will start by changing the football team’s work ethic.
New Pitt defensive line coach Tom Sims is scouring the nation for new defensive line prospects and may have found one in a Defensive End JUCO prospect from Thatcher, AZ.
93.7 The Fan interviews DreamBackfield.com’s Co-Publisher, Harry Psaros
Pitt will face Houston in the 2015 Armed Forces Bowl in Fort Worth TX on January 2nd.
The Pitt Panthers continue to pursue local standout stafey John Petrishen.
The Pitt Panthers recently added massive Ohio offensive tackle Rob Dowdy to their 2015 recruiting class. We spoke with him about his decision.
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.
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.
Pitt CB commit Malik Henderson talks about his recent visit to Pitt.
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.
DreamBackfield.com spoke with Melbourne High School Head Football Coach Dan Burke about new Pitt running back commit Sekai Lindsay.
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.
Glenbard North (IL) Quarterback Brett Gasiorowski (6-foot-4 205 pounds) attended Pitt’s Prospect Camp over the weekend. Dreambackfield.com reports on his experience.
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.
Pitt’s strong emphasis on the sunshine state of Florida is starting to pay off. Pitt lands a DB.
Creekside (FL) High School Wide Receiver Rashad Blunt has only been in contact with Pitt for the past month.
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 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.
The defensive backfield will look to be an important area in recruiting for Pitt in the 2015 class.
Pitt just finished the spring evaluation period and they have offered a scholarship to an outstanding power forward prospect.
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.
Pitt hosted one of their top wide receiver prospects over the weekend when it hosted Delaware WR Quadree Henderson.
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 build depth on the defensive line. The latest to receive an offer is athletic DT Kyle Henderson.
Pitt is in desperate need of talent and numbers at the quarterback position. Alex Malzone has developed into one of Pitt’s top priorities.
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.
Pitt head coach Paul Chryst and staff covets a large athlete out of Union City, NJ. DreamBackfield.com speaks with Daiquan Kelly.
PITT has targeted a few early running back prospects. One of them is atheltic power back Sekai Lindsay from Palm Bay, FL.