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February 4, 2026 at 4:55 AM
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Some words to accompany the basketball game we just witnessed:
No. 18 Virginia clobbers Pitt 67-47
Pitt fell to 9-14 on the year following a 20-point loss to No. 18 Virginia
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February 4, 2026 at 4:26 AM
Some words to accompany the basketball game we just witnessed:
No. 22 Virginia 67
Pitt 47
Final
This is the lowest-scoring output of the season for the Panthers and the second time they've failed to reach 50 points.
Pitt 47
Final
This is the lowest-scoring output of the season for the Panthers and the second time they've failed to reach 50 points.
February 4, 2026 at 3:59 AM
No. 22 Virginia 67
Pitt 47
Final
This is the lowest-scoring output of the season for the Panthers and the second time they've failed to reach 50 points.
Pitt 47
Final
This is the lowest-scoring output of the season for the Panthers and the second time they've failed to reach 50 points.
At the under-8 timeout, Pitt is still in an unfortunate internal battle...
Turnovers: 15
Made field goals: 14
Turnovers: 15
Made field goals: 14
February 4, 2026 at 3:43 AM
At the under-8 timeout, Pitt is still in an unfortunate internal battle...
Turnovers: 15
Made field goals: 14
Turnovers: 15
Made field goals: 14
Pitt trails No. 18 Virginia 33-20 at halftime.
This is the fourth time in six games Pitt has scored 22 or less in the first half.
This is the fourth time in six games Pitt has scored 22 or less in the first half.
February 4, 2026 at 2:53 AM
Pitt trails No. 18 Virginia 33-20 at halftime.
This is the fourth time in six games Pitt has scored 22 or less in the first half.
This is the fourth time in six games Pitt has scored 22 or less in the first half.
Pitt is 1-5 all-time in John Paul Jones Arena, but came away victorious their last time to Charlottesville with a 74-63 victory over No. 21 Virginia. That game on February 13, 2024 was the last time Pitt Basketball defeated a ranked opponent.
February 4, 2026 at 1:01 AM
Pitt is 1-5 all-time in John Paul Jones Arena, but came away victorious their last time to Charlottesville with a 74-63 victory over No. 21 Virginia. That game on February 13, 2024 was the last time Pitt Basketball defeated a ranked opponent.
Pitt leading scorer Brandin Cummings will not be available tonight against No. 18 due to a lingering ankle injury
February 3, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Pitt leading scorer Brandin Cummings will not be available tonight against No. 18 due to a lingering ankle injury
The game is at…..9:00?
February 3, 2026 at 10:24 PM
The game is at…..9:00?
Pitt is 2-7 through nine ACC games, matching the worst nine-game start in conference play under Jeff Capel. In his first season in 18-19, Pitt also started 2-7 on the way to a 3-15 finish.
January 31, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Pitt is 2-7 through nine ACC games, matching the worst nine-game start in conference play under Jeff Capel. In his first season in 18-19, Pitt also started 2-7 on the way to a 3-15 finish.
Pitt fell to 9-13 (2-7) on the year with a 63-52 loss to Clemson:
No. 22 Clemson drops Pitt 63-52 to complete season sweep
The Panthers fell to 9-13 on the year following a Saturday road loss to No. 22 Clemson
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January 31, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Pitt fell to 9-13 (2-7) on the year with a 63-52 loss to Clemson:
Pitt starters today against Clemson:
Damarco Minor
Omari Witherspoon
Barry Dunning
Roman Siulepa
Cameron Corhen
Damarco Minor
Omari Witherspoon
Barry Dunning
Roman Siulepa
Cameron Corhen
January 31, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Pitt starters today against Clemson:
Damarco Minor
Omari Witherspoon
Barry Dunning
Roman Siulepa
Cameron Corhen
Damarco Minor
Omari Witherspoon
Barry Dunning
Roman Siulepa
Cameron Corhen
After stewing on it for a day, I don’t think there is any real downside to Pitt’s decision to resize Acrisure Stadium. Any complaints I’ve noticed on social media or our website seem to pertain to individual anger and inconvenience, but no compelling cases on how it’s bad for Pitt.
January 29, 2026 at 6:58 PM
After stewing on it for a day, I don’t think there is any real downside to Pitt’s decision to resize Acrisure Stadium. Any complaints I’ve noticed on social media or our website seem to pertain to individual anger and inconvenience, but no compelling cases on how it’s bad for Pitt.
Next up in our offseason position breakdowns, we take a look at the linebacker situation for the Panthers heading into next season:
Portal aftermath roster breakdown: Evaluating Pitt’s linebacker room
Taking inventory of how Pitt's linebacker room will look for next season following the transfer portal madness
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January 29, 2026 at 12:25 AM
Next up in our offseason position breakdowns, we take a look at the linebacker situation for the Panthers heading into next season:
Pitt is currently a 1.5 point favorite over Wake Forest tonight. The Panthers have only won three games since the start of December, but have now been the betting favorite in three of the last five games.
January 27, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Pitt is currently a 1.5 point favorite over Wake Forest tonight. The Panthers have only won three games since the start of December, but have now been the betting favorite in three of the last five games.
Pitt’s Friday the 13th home game against Florida State will be just the sixth Friday home game in the history of Acrsiure Stadium for the Panthers, and first since 2017.
It is also the first Friday NIGHT home game in Pitt football history.
It is also the first Friday NIGHT home game in Pitt football history.
January 26, 2026 at 11:04 PM
Pitt’s Friday the 13th home game against Florida State will be just the sixth Friday home game in the history of Acrsiure Stadium for the Panthers, and first since 2017.
It is also the first Friday NIGHT home game in Pitt football history.
It is also the first Friday NIGHT home game in Pitt football history.
After playing all regular season games on a Saturday in 2025, Pitt has three weeknight games for 2026: a Thursday home game against Syracuse, a Friday home game against Florida State and a road game at Virginia Tech on a Friday.
January 26, 2026 at 11:03 PM
After playing all regular season games on a Saturday in 2025, Pitt has three weeknight games for 2026: a Thursday home game against Syracuse, a Friday home game against Florida State and a road game at Virginia Tech on a Friday.
Pitt’s 2026 Football Schedule:
Sat. 9/5: Miami (OH)
Sat. 9/12: UCF
Thurs. 9/17: Syracuse
Sat. 9/26: Bucknell
Fri. 10/2: @ Virginia Tech
Sat. 10/10: UNC
Sat. 10/17: @ BC
Sat. 10/24: @ Miami
Sat. 10/31: Georgia Tech
Sat. 11/7: IDLE
Fri. 11/13: Florida St.
Sat. 11/21: @ Louisville
Sat. 11/28: @ Cal
Sat. 9/5: Miami (OH)
Sat. 9/12: UCF
Thurs. 9/17: Syracuse
Sat. 9/26: Bucknell
Fri. 10/2: @ Virginia Tech
Sat. 10/10: UNC
Sat. 10/17: @ BC
Sat. 10/24: @ Miami
Sat. 10/31: Georgia Tech
Sat. 11/7: IDLE
Fri. 11/13: Florida St.
Sat. 11/21: @ Louisville
Sat. 11/28: @ Cal
January 26, 2026 at 11:00 PM
Pitt’s 2026 Football Schedule:
Sat. 9/5: Miami (OH)
Sat. 9/12: UCF
Thurs. 9/17: Syracuse
Sat. 9/26: Bucknell
Fri. 10/2: @ Virginia Tech
Sat. 10/10: UNC
Sat. 10/17: @ BC
Sat. 10/24: @ Miami
Sat. 10/31: Georgia Tech
Sat. 11/7: IDLE
Fri. 11/13: Florida St.
Sat. 11/21: @ Louisville
Sat. 11/28: @ Cal
Sat. 9/5: Miami (OH)
Sat. 9/12: UCF
Thurs. 9/17: Syracuse
Sat. 9/26: Bucknell
Fri. 10/2: @ Virginia Tech
Sat. 10/10: UNC
Sat. 10/17: @ BC
Sat. 10/24: @ Miami
Sat. 10/31: Georgia Tech
Sat. 11/7: IDLE
Fri. 11/13: Florida St.
Sat. 11/21: @ Louisville
Sat. 11/28: @ Cal
Gathering facts ahead of the ACC schedule release tonight. When UNC coach Bill Belichick brings his team to Acrisure Stadium this year, it will be his 12th time coaching in the venue. He is 8-3 all-time. The '01 Super Bowl run included a win at Heinz the year it opened.
January 26, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Gathering facts ahead of the ACC schedule release tonight. When UNC coach Bill Belichick brings his team to Acrisure Stadium this year, it will be his 12th time coaching in the venue. He is 8-3 all-time. The '01 Super Bowl run included a win at Heinz the year it opened.
Pitt basketball feels like it is past the point of no return and that is the No. 1 topic of this week's 3-2-1 Column:
The 3-2-1 Column: Is it finally time?
Pitt basketball may finally be at the breaking point
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January 23, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Pitt basketball feels like it is past the point of no return and that is the No. 1 topic of this week's 3-2-1 Column:
Taking a look at Pitt's tight end situation in the post-transfer portal madness
Portal aftermath roster breakdown: Sizing up Pitt's tight end situation
Breaking down how Pitt's tight end position looks after the transfer portal
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January 22, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Taking a look at Pitt's tight end situation in the post-transfer portal madness
Semaj Dozier, one of the top 2027 prospects in New Jersey, recently grabbed an offer from Pitt:
'The conversation was productive and they definitely want to get me down at Pitt soon on a visit'
'The conversation was productive and they definitely want to get me down at Pitt soon on a visit'
Pitt extends offer to 2027 three-star DB Semaj Dozier
Pitt extends an offer to one of the top athletes in the state of New Jersey
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January 22, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Semaj Dozier, one of the top 2027 prospects in New Jersey, recently grabbed an offer from Pitt:
'The conversation was productive and they definitely want to get me down at Pitt soon on a visit'
'The conversation was productive and they definitely want to get me down at Pitt soon on a visit'
A recap from Pitt’s ugly loss last evening to Boston College
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January 22, 2026 at 11:20 AM
A recap from Pitt’s ugly loss last evening to Boston College
For the two lowest scoring teams in the ACC, this one is living up to all we could have expected.
January 22, 2026 at 12:10 AM
For the two lowest scoring teams in the ACC, this one is living up to all we could have expected.
Pitt starters tonight against BC:
Damarco Minor
Brandin Cummings
Barry Dunning
Roman Siulepa
Cam Corhen
Damarco Minor
Brandin Cummings
Barry Dunning
Roman Siulepa
Cam Corhen
January 21, 2026 at 11:48 PM
Pitt starters tonight against BC:
Damarco Minor
Brandin Cummings
Barry Dunning
Roman Siulepa
Cam Corhen
Damarco Minor
Brandin Cummings
Barry Dunning
Roman Siulepa
Cam Corhen