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Johnson ends slump, Pitt tops No. 16 Virginia Tech 83-72

Xavier Johnson has been a starter for 79 of the 81 games he’s played for Pittsburgh, but if he has more games like his effort Wednesday night against No. 16 Virginia Tech, he might take a liking to coming off the bench.

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Louisville defeats short-handed Pitt 64-54

Sophomores David Johnson and Samuell Williamson each picked up their first career double-doubles, Carlik Jones scored 11 points in his return and Louisville defeated short-handed Pittsburgh 64-54 on Tuesday night.

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Georgia Tech, Pittsburgh football coaches appear to have tense handshake at midfield after game

Pittsburgh and Georgia Tech did battle in an Atlantic Coast Conference matchup that primarily determined where the teams would fall in the standings as bowl season creeps closer.

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No. 4 Clemson, QB Lawrence throttle Pittsburgh 52-17

Trevor Lawrence threw for 403 yards and two touchdowns in his first game in five weeks — and likely last one at Death Valley — as No. 4 Clemson throttled Pittsburgh 52-17 on Saturday.

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Pickett leads shorthanded Pitt by Virginia Tech 47-14

His team reeling from a bout with COVID-19 that threatened to derail the rest of the season, Pittsburgh senior quarterback Kenny Pickett stood up in front of his teammates as the Panthers prepared to face Virginia Tech and provided a very blunt reminder about the bond they shared.

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ACC schools ramping up mental health services

Tre Tipton felt off. Yet the Pittsburgh wide receiver spent years wrestling with his inner demons in silence, assuming it was up to him to sort things out on his own because, well, that's just how things worked.

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No. 3 Notre Dame rides big plays to 45-3 win over Pitt

Brian Kelly understands human nature. And the longtime Notre Dame coach is fine if his players are looking forward to a showdown with top-ranked Clemson in two weeks, provided they play like a team capable of hanging with the Tigers in the interim.

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King's 4 TD passes lead No. 13 Miami past Pittsburgh, 31-19

Miami avoided the post-Clemson letdown and now can set its sight on remaining in the conference championship picture.

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NC State's Devin Leary throws game-winning TD pass to Emeka Emezie to upset No. 24 Pittsburgh

North Carolina State quarterback Devin Leary threw a 13-yard touchdown pass to Emeka Emezie, who made a turnaround grab, to upset No. 24 Pittsburgh in a pivotal ACC matchup.

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No. 21 Pitt's holds off No. 24 Louisville 23-20

Kenny Pickett threw for 220 yards and two touchdowns, and No. 21 Pittsburgh sacked Louisville quarterback Malik Cunningham seven times in a 23-20 victory on Saturday.

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No. 25 Pitt overcomes mistakes, slips by Syracuse 21-10

Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi watched the Panthers put together a nearly flawless practice last Tuesday, one so close to perfect that Narduzzi admitted he practically had to invent something to complain about.

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Syracuse's Rex Culpepper throws first TD pass since being declared cancer-free

Syracuse quarterback Rex Culpepper was declared cancer-free in 2018. More than two years later, against Pittsburgh on Saturday, he threw his first touchdown since overcoming the disease.

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Pitt races away from Austin Peay, 55-0

Kenny Pickett threw a touchdown pass and ran for another as Pittsburgh scored on each of its first six offensive possessions and raced to a 55-0 victory over Austin Peay at Heinz Field on Saturday.

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LSU trio heads list of players opting out of this season

LSU knew all along it would have to try to defend its national title without Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Joe Burrow and four other first-round draft picks.

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Parsons, Sewell among AP preseason All-Americans not playing

Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons and Oregon tackle Penei Sewell are among 11 players selected to The Associated Press preseason All-America first team who are not slated to play this fall.

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Johnny Majors, legendary college football player and coach, dead at 85

Johnny Majors, a legendary college football player and coach, has died, the University of Pittsburgh announced Wednesday. He was 85.

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Coach K remembers Kobe, berates fans as Duke beats Pitt

It was a topsy-turvy night for Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski.

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Pitt rallies to beat Eastern Michigan in Quick Lane Bowl

Pittsburgh players took punches, and one was hit with spit, and the Panthers still kept their cool in critical moments to win a bowl game for the first time in five appearances under coach Pat Narduzzi.

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Quick Lane Bowl 2019: Pittsburgh vs. Eastern Michigan preview, how to watch & more

How to watch the 2019 Quick Lane Bowl