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Pitt's got a tough challenge waiting in Miami when the Panthers take on the No. 1 Hurricanes on Saturday at noon. Are there areas where Pitt might be able to win one-on-one matchups? We've got a handful of players - maybe five, maybe more - who we'll be keeping an eye on when Pitt takes on Miami.
8h ago21 min
When WPIAL Insider and former Pitt personnel staffer Karlo Zovko joined us last week, we were debating which quarterback the Panthers should use and how Pitt should be able to get past Boston College regardless of the quarterback. Now, after the Panthers blew it in Chestnut Hill, we're talking about that loss, the big challenge lying in Miami and a lot more.
1d ago41 min
From quarterbacks to penalties and more, Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi covered a lot of ground in his weekly press conference Monday. Today, we're breaking down five of the most notable things Narduzzi said, from his comments on the Panthers' quarterback situation to the excessive penalties, Miami trying to poach Mason Heintschel and more.
2d ago29 min
Pitt lost another winnable game on Saturday when the Panthers fell to Boston College in a 27-21 defeat. Today we're talking about how that game went down, the quarterback situation, defensive concerns and where everything goes from here - because the vibes are not great.
3d ago24 min
As expected, we've got a lot of quarterback questions in this week's Mailbag, ranging from the potential for Pitt having good backups to the big decision around this week's game. Plus: how notable would it be to start the season 6-1? Answers to those questions and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.
6d ago26 min
Pitt will go to Boston College this weekend looking to bounce back from last week's loss to North Carolina. If the Panthers are going to beat the Eagles, which players will need to step up? On today's Morning Pitt, we've got five (or six or seven or eight) players on each side of the ball who will need to have big games to help Pitt get the win.
Oct 1520 min
The Pitt-North Carolina game didn't go the way we thought it would, and on the Wednesday edition of the Morning Pitt, we're joined by WPIAL Insider and former Pitt personnel staffer Karlo Zovko to talk about how to handle the quarterback situation going forward plus some great recruiting stories and more.
Oct 1440 min
What's the plan for Pitt at quarterback going forward? How can Holden Geriner improve in his second start? Is freshman Corey Dailey ready to get some playing time? Can the Panthers rely on their running game? Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi talked about those topics and more at his weekly press conference on Monday, and we're breaking down some of the most notable things he said on today's Morning Pitt.
Oct 1331 min
Pitt suffered its first loss of the season on Saturday, and today we're looking back at how the Panthers lost to North Carolina, how the quarterback position figured into the defeat, where Pitt goes from here and a lot more.
Oct 1227 min
What kind of leash does Pitt quarterback Holden Geriner have in his first career start? Which players have been the most disappointing and the most pleasant surprises? And what do we make of the offensive line so far? We've got answers to those questions and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.
Oct 923 min
It's another Wednesday with WPIAL Insider and former Pitt staffer Karlo Zovko, and we're covering everything from the Panthers' win at Virginia Tech to what to expect from Holden Geriner and how Saturday's matchup with North Carolina looks - plus a lot more.
Oct 741 min
What makes Pat Narduzzi feel confident about Holden Geriner stepping in as Pitt's starting quarterback? How can the Panthers' defense limit explosive plays? And is Narduzzi happy now that Pitt is ranked? The Panthers' head coach talked to the media on Monday about those topics and more, and we're breaking down some of the most notable things he said on today's Morning Pitt.
Oct 629 min
It's the first Monday of October and Pitt is undefeated at 5-0 after beating Virginia Tech in Blacksburg on Friday night. To get the week started, we're talking about that huge road win, how the Panthers move forward without Mason Heintschel, some keys areas of focus and more.
Oct 525 min
The news is official: Pitt quarterback Mason Heintschel suffered a torn ACL in Friday night's win at Virginia Tech. What happens now? Where do the Panthers turn after losing their starter and leader? We're looking at all angles on a special weekend edition of the Morning Pitt.
Oct 422 min
It's a gameday edition of the Morning Pitt Mailbag, so after we get one more quick preview of Pitt-Virginia Tech, we're taking questions from Pitt fans about everything ranging from uniforms and travel plans to tiebreakers and the workload in the backfield. All that and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.
Oct 227 min
Pitt will put its 4-0 record on the line tomorrow night when the Panthers face 4-0 Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. It's a huge game for Pat Narduzzi and his team, and we think there are a few Pitt players who could play pivotal roles in this one. Which Panthers are we keeping an eye on? We've got five players to watch on the Thursday edition of the Morning Pitt.
Oct 121 min
Pat Narduzzi and James Franklin have a long history, and former Pitt personnel staffer Karlo Zovko has seen it up close. Today, Karlo joins us to talk about Narduzzi and Franklin, recruiting battles with Penn State, Pitt vs. Virginia Tech and a lot more.
Sep 3038 min
What does Pat Narduzzi think of his team's readiness to go on the road? What kind of threat does Virginia Tech tight end Luke Reynolds present? How well have Pitt's transfer tight ends fit in? And is it time for more youth at receiver? We're breaking down Narduzzi's comments on those topics and more on the Tuesday edition of the Morning Pitt.
Sep 2929 min
The non-conference portion of Pitt's 2026 schedule is over; now it's all ACC games, all the time. What have the 4-0 Panthers shown through the first third of the season? What do we know about this team and what questions do we still have? What do we expect from Mason Heintschel? All that and more on the Monday edition of the Morning Pitt.
Sep 2825 min
After three games, how do we grade Pitt's pass rush? Who will be the Panthers' leaders in rushing and receiving when the season ends? Which coordinator should be Pitt's next head coach? And is the offense using tempo enough? Answers to those questions and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.
Sep 2525 min
Pitt has its FCS game this weekend when Bucknell comes to town for a noon kickoff at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday. The game should be a good opportunity for the Panthers to use a lot of players, so who are we looking for? We've got a rundown of five players to watch for on the Thursday edition of the Morning Pitt.
Sep 2420 min
We've got a jam-packed show with former Pitt personnel staffer and WPIAL Insider Karlo Zovko this week. What did Karlo think of Mason Heintschel's performance against Syracuse? Why doesn't he like Pitt's choice of FCS opponents? And which WPIAL recruit are the Panthers missing out on? All that and more on the Wednesday edition of the Morning Pitt.
Sep 2338 min
From Mason Heintschel and short-yardage success to Cory Sanders' first year on the job and defensive tackle depth, Pat Narduzzi covered a lot of topics at his weekly press conference on Monday. Here's a look at five of the most notable things Narduzzi said.
Sep 2229 min
Three weeks into the 2026 season, Pitt is 3-0 after beating Syracuse by two touchdowns on Thursday night. To get the week started, we're talking about where the Panthers are - and, more importantly, where their quarterback needs to go. All that and more on the Monday edition of the Morning Pitt.
Sep 2123 min
Pitt improved to 3-0 Thursday night with a 27-13 win over Syracuse at Acrisure Stadium and today we're looking back at that game. Are you concerned about Mason Heintschel? Is the run game sustainable? How good has the defense been? All that and more on the Friday edition of the Morning Pitt.
Sep 1817 min
Pitt has a chance to get to 3-0 tonight when the Panthers host Syracuse at Acrisure Stadium. To get ready for the game, we're breaking down five key players for the Panthers who could play big roles against the Orange. All that and more on the gameday edition of the Morning Pitt.
Sep 1723 min
It's Wednesday, and that means we're joined by former Pitt personnel staffer and WPIAL Insider Karlo Zovko. This week, we're talking to Karlo about Pitt's win over UCF, how the matchup looks against Syracuse, what rain games are like, some top WPIAL recruits and a lot more.
Sep 1637 min
Pat Narduzzi held his lone press conference of the week on Monday and talked about Pitt's win over UCF, Thursday night's matchup with Syracuse, his legacy, transfers, receivers and a lot more. On today's Morning Pitt, we're breaking down five notable things Narduzzi said.
Sep 1527 min
It wasn't always pretty, but Pitt came out with a win on Saturday when the Panthers beat UCF 12-7 in a downpour at Acrisure Stadium. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about that game, what stood out on both sides of the ball and a lot more as the Panthers get ready for a short week before hosting Syracuse on Thursday night.
Sep 1426 min
Has the NIL era killed Pitt's pass rush? How important is it that the Panthers' offense gained 33 first downs in the season opener? Answers to those questions and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.
Sep 1124 min
Pitt will look to improve to 2-0 on the season when the Panthers welcome UCF to Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, but several key players will have to have big games to make that happen. On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at five (or maybe more) players we'll be watching in Saturday's Pitt-UCF game.
Sep 1024 min
Pitt's blowout win over Miami (OH) impressed everyone - including former Pitt personnel staffer and WPIAL Insider Karlo Zovko, who joins us to talk about Mason Heintschel, the Panthers' offensive line, the defense, this week's matchup with UCF and a lot more on the Wednesday edition of the Morning Pitt.
Sep 932 min
From Mason Heintschel to Alonza Barnett, Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi covered a lot of topics at his weekly press conference on Monday. Today, we're looking five of the most notable things he said. What did he think of Pitt's offensive line in the opener? How can the Panthers cut down on explosive plays? And was he surprised by how Heintschel played? All that and more on the Tuesday edition of the Morning Pitt.
Sep 829 min
Two days later, we're still impressed by what Mason Heintschel did in leading Pitt to a 59-14 blowout win over Miami (OH) in the season opener at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about Heintschel's performance, how the receivers played, what else stood out in the game and a lot more.
Sep 724 min
Why is the four-touchdown benchmark such an important one? How would we grade Pitt's offense, defense and special teams before Saturday's season opener? And what is our prediction for the opener against Miami (Oh.)? Answers to those questions and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.
Sep 423 min
What is it like inside a college football program when the season is about to start? Today we're joined by Karlo Zovko to talk about how coaches feel before a season, as well as expectations for Pitt football in 2026 and a lot more on the Thursday edition of the Morning Pitt.
Sep 334 min
When Pitt takes the field for the season opener against Miami (Oh.), there will be plenty of things to watch. But there are five players - and maybe more like 10 or 11 - who have grabbed our interest so far this offseason, and on today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about the guys we'll be paying particular attention to when the game starts on Saturday.
Sep 219 min
Pat Narduzzi held his first press conference of the season on Monday, and today we're breaking it down. From the defensive end depth to the biggest question he's hoping to get answered in the season opener, we've got five notable things Narduzzi said at his weekly press conference.
Sep 124 min
It's finally here: game week. Pitt is getting ready to open the 2026 season against Miami (Oh.) on Saturday, and today, we've got a primer on the Panthers - everything you need to know to get ready for the season. From position breakdowns to strengths and weaknesses, storylines and questions, we've got it all right here on the Monday edition of the Morning Pitt.
Aug 3127 min
How will the running back touches get distributed? What are the implications of the five-to-play-five rule? What have been Pitt's best recruiting wins over the last 11 years? We've got answers to those questions and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.
Aug 2827 min
We've got another special guest on the Morning Pitt this week: it's ESPN college football writer David Hale. David knows the ACC as well as anyone and visited Pitt training camp this week, and today he's joining us to talk about the conference, the Panthers, Larry Fitzgerald, ACC stadiums and a lot more.
Aug 2725 min
Over the weekend, former Pitt receiver Raphael Williams accused Pat Narduzzi of attacking his character with NFL scouts. What actually happens when NFL scouts come to the South Side? We've got just the person to ask: former Pitt assistant director of player personnel Karlo. Zovko, who tells us about the scouting process, what the coaches tell scouts and a lot more - like what he makes of the hype surrounding Mason Heintschel. All that and more on the Wednesday edition of the Morning Pitt.
Aug 2629 min
The hype keeps climbing for Pitt's offense, so let's talk about where the Panthers are with just a few days left in training camp. How high is the ceiling for this offense? How do the position groups compare to previous years at Pitt? And can this be one of the best offenses of the Pat Narduzzi era? We're covering those questions and more on the Tuesday edition of the Morning Pitt.
Aug 2519 min
Pitt held its final scrimmage of training camp on Sunday, and by all accounts, it was another impressive day from the Panthers' offense - which has become a trend through the first three weeks of camp. Who stood out in the scrimmage? How much hype is there for Pitt's offense? How much hype should there be? We're breaking it all down on the Monday edition of the Morning Pitt.
Aug 2424 min
Fresh off the first scrimmage of training camp, Pitt's offense appears to be headed in the right direction. What has the Panthers' offense shown so far? How is Mason Heintschel playing? What playmakers have emerged at the skill positions? All that and more on the Monday edition of the Morning Pitt.
Aug 1721 min
Does Pitt really need a No. 1 receiver? Which transfer will be the most productive? What are the vibes like for this year's Panthers? And does the Pittsburgh sports media really hate Pitt? We've got answers to those questions and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.
Aug 1426 min
As Pitt gets rolling in the second week of training camp, there are some players worth keeping in mind. On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at five guys who are especially interesting - two receivers, a defensive end, a linebacker and a cornerback.
Aug 1322 min
We've got a special guest on the Wednesday edition of the Morning Pitt: It's the WPIAL Insider, former Pitt recruiting assistant Karlo Zovko. Today, Karlo joins us to talk about Pitt football, Pitt recruiting, the WPIAL, some key prospects to know and a lot more. Check out our conversation with Karlo Zovko.
Aug 1224 min
Pitt didn't have any major position changes this offseason, but a handful of players are going to be doing something different from what they did in 2025, and for three of them, their individual success will be critical to the success of the team.
Aug 1120 min
Pitt is about to start its first full week of training camp today, but before that happens, we're looking at the first few days of camp. Which players have impressed? Whose names have we heard the most? Where are the biggest concerns? We've got answers to those questions and more on the Monday edition of the Morning Pitt.
Aug 1019 min