3-star defensive lineman Logan Nagle commits to Pitt
Pitt football continues to add players to its 2026 recruiting class, and on Wednesday the Panthers picked up another piece in the trenches. Three-star defensive lineman Logan Nagle made a verbal commitment to Pitt on Instagram. The Wayne, N.J. native is entering his senior year at DePaul Catholic. Nagle chose...
First Call: Steelers reportedly ‘checked in’ on Jalen Ramsey; Diontae Johnson thinks Kenny Pickett will start for Browns
Wednesday’s “First Call” has Adam Schefter’s update on the Pittsburgh Steelers’ level of interest in Jalen Ramsey. An ex-Steeler thinks Kenny Pickett is going to win the Browns starting QB job. We examine some struggling Pirates. We also advance a highlight moment for the Penn State women’s hockey program. Ramsey...
Sorting out the media fumble of Gov. Shapiro’s quotes on publicly funded NFL stadiums in Pa.
The media kerfuffle over what Gov. Josh Shapiro said — or didn’t say — about public funding for football stadiums in Pennsylvania is just the beginning of what will undoubtedly be a hair-pulling, mind-numbing process until the Steelers and Eagles work out their new leases. That’s whether they play in...
Lithuanian guard joins Pitt basketball with chip on shoulder after transfer from Iowa State
For Nojus Indrusaitis, it’s a chance to become a star player on a team that desperately needs some. For Pitt basketball and coach Jeff Capel, it is the hope that the players who have been brought in can change the narrative. “I get a vibe of everyone having a chip...
Pitt’s Kyle Louis, Desmond Reid earn 1st-team All-America preseason honors
Eight members of the Pitt football team earned preseason recognition Thursday, including two who garnered spots on Phil Steele’s annual preseason All-America first team. Linebacker Kyle Louis and running back Desmond Reid were honored by Steele, who is one of the most respected voices in college football preview analysis. Both...
Pitt adds commitment from Florida WR Bryan Hamilton
Pitt’s Class of 2026 verbal commitment list grew Thursday morning with the addition of Tampa, Fla., wide receiver Bryan Hamilton. Ranked as a three-star prospect by 247Sports, Hamilton chose the Panthers from over 25 other scholarship offers, including Arizona, Kansas State, Maryland and Wisconsin. A 5-foot-11, 165-pound recruit out of...
Excitement builds for Pitt’s Lola Abraham as return from torn ACL draws nearer
Lola Abraham is amped up for the start of the Pitt women’s soccer team’s fall season. “We’re going to have a newer, younger team,” the Panthers sophomore forward and Riverview graduate said. “All of the coaches and returning players are super excited. We have a lot of potential with how...
Pitt football announces 19 newcomers, including 2 WPIAL walk-ons
With the season opener 75 days away, Pitt announced 19 additions to the football roster Monday. The list includes seven freshman from the early signing period in December, three specialists plus Latrobe defensive back John Wetzel — who committed this year — three transfers and five freshman walk-ons. Two WPIAL...
4-star offensive lineman from Texas commits to Pitt
Pitt nabbed its first four-star recruit in the Class of 2026 on Sunday when offensive lineman Day’Jon Moore committed to coach Pat Narduzzi. A 6-foot-3, 305-pound interior lineman at Willis High School in Texas, Moore is Pitt’s 17th commit in the Class of 2026. He announced his commitment on Instagram...
3-star quarterback from Texas commits to Pitt
Pitt added a second quarterback to its 2026 recruiting class Saturday as Corey Dailey announced a verbal commitment on X. The 6-foot-6, 190-pound three-star recruit from Seguin High School in Texas chose the Panthers over offers from Fordham, Tulane and UTSA, among others. Dailey was the District 13-5A offensive MVP...
On Sports: A less controversial Pitt-Steelers news crossover; Penguins Cup-iversary
In Friday’s “On Sports,” Pitt and the Steelers shared a headline far less controversial than last time, when Beanie Bishop had Panthers and West Virginia fans (with the Steelers caught in between) at each other’s throats. Additionally, the Penguins passed the anniversary date of two of their Stanley Cup titles....
Pitt basketball to host Texas A&M in ACC/SEC Challenge
Pitt will host Texas A&M at the Petersen Events Center on Dec. 2, in an ACC/SEC Challenge matchup, ESPN announced Thursday. Pitt defeated Texas A&M, 79-62, in the Sugar Bowl Classic on Dec. 27, 1985 in the lone meeting between the two schools. Charles Smith led the Panthers with 24...
On Sports: Pirates’ top prospect earns quick promotion; Pitt gets touted 4-star RB recruit
The Pittsburgh Pirates’ top hitting prospect is on an impressive fast track, Pitt football gets a big recruiting win, James Franklin throws his proverbial 2 cents in on the College Football Playoff selection format and a prominent Steelers player makes a life decision. All in a Monday morning edition of...
Pitt lands 3-star offensive tackle, tight end from Texas, Cleveland lineman
Pitt football coach Pat Narduzzi landed three more commitments Sunday when three-star offensive tackle Nicholas Howard and three-star tight end Wyatt Villarreal, both from Texas, and three-star offensive lineman Michael van der Oord pledged to play for the Panthers in 2026. Howard (6-foot-5, 285 pounds), from Pearland High School, is...
Pitt adds 4-star 2026 recruit Reston Lehman from Peters Township
The Pitt football 2026 class continues to build as the offseason recruiting heats up for coach Pat Narduzzi. Reston Lehman, a four-star prospect, announced via X earlier today his intentions to sign with Pitt for the 2026 class. Lehman (6-foot-4, 220 pounds) out of Peters Township, chose the Panthers over...
Pitt secures commitments from multiple recruits during official visit weekend
Pitt football’s Class of 2026 recruiting weekend continued to produce commitments Saturday. Three-star defensive back recruit Kentrail Mcrae Jr., three-star wide receiver Jaydon Dunbar, three-star linebacker Isaiah Simmons and three-star Peters Township linebacker Reston Lehman announced their verbal commitments Saturday. AGTG!! I’M HOME????????@CHS_Tornadoes @ThorJoz @Coach_JBanks @ARCHIECOLLINS_ @CoachDuzzPittFB pic.twitter.com/gR0hdeF0vJ— Kentrail Mcrae...
Panthers AD Greene on seismic House vs. NCAA settlement: ‘Pitt Athletics is definitely ready for this’
A new era in collegiate sports has officially arrived. On Friday, U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken approved a 10-year, $2.8 billion settlement to the House vs. NCAA lawsuit originally filed in 2020 by Arizona State swimmer Grant House and TCU basketball player Sedona Prince. Wilken’s ruling came after extensive litigation...
Pitt gets commitments from pair of top WPIAL linemen
As Pitt football begins a big weekend of hosting prospects on official visits, two of the WPIAL’s finest have made verbal commitments to the Panthers. Pine-Richland offensive lineman John Curran III and North Allegheny defensive lineman Lincoln Hoke announced their decisions via social media Friday. Curran is a 6-foot-3, 295-pound...
Pitt QB shaves head for girl recovering from transplant, family facing immigration issues
Pitt Panthers quarterback Eli Holstein, his teammates and coaches are doing their part to boost the spirits of Julia Espinosa. The 13-year-old patient at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh has complex health issues that prompted her to decide to shave her head after she lost most of her hair. Her...
On Sports: Bubba Chandler still not called up; ex-Penguin Kasperi Kapanen shines in Stanley Cup Final
Reports of Aaron Rodgers planning to join the Steelers on a one-year deal undoubtedly dominated the headlines in Pittsburgh sports Thursday, but news on top Pirates prospect Bubba Chandler — at least of an anticipated promotion to the big-leagues — was not forthcoming. Plus, former Penguin Kasperi Kapanen put together...
On Sports: Pitt players react to slight from Beanie Bishop. Spoiler alert: They didn’t like it
In Thursday’s “On Sports,” Pitt players react to a viral slight from Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Beanie Bishop, a West Virginia alum. New Penguins coach Dan Muse has a few lesser-known connections to Pittsburgh and his new organization. Plus, the Pirates’ Andrew McCutchen reached his 16th anniversary of making it to...
Aaron Donald, ‘Ironhead’ Heyward top list of NFF College Hall of Fame nominees
Penn Hills native Aaron Donald and late star running back Craig “Ironhead” Heyward of Pitt headline more than a dozen former college football players with Western Pennsylvania ties who received nominations for the National Football Foundation College Football Hall of Fame. The NFF Honors Court will consider 79 players and...
Kickoff time set for 2025 Backyard Brawl
The 108th version of the Backyard Brawl will kick off at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, in Morgantown, the ACC announced Thursday. Pitt and West Virginia will renew their football rivalry in front of a national audience on ESPN. The Panthers will open the season against Duquesne at noon Aug....
First Call: J.J. Watt goes quiet on his brother’s contract talk; interesting quote from Kenny Pickett
Thursday’s “First Call” features some interesting comments from J.J. Watt and Kenny Pickett. The Pittsburgh Pirates look for some retribution in San Diego. And the Penguins may have their eyes on a pending restricted free agent. Nothing to say J.J. Watt was on the “Pat McAfee Show” Wednesday. And he...
Duke, Louisville, Clemson among ACC teams visiting Pitt’s Petersen Events Center next season
Three of the ACC’s top men’s basketball teams will visit the Petersen Events Center next season as part of Pitt’s nine-game home conference schedule. Duke, which was a Final Four team this past season, as well as Louisville, ranked No. 21 in the final AP Top 25, and No. 22...
