Steelers' Johnson rips refs for no-call on hit that injured QB Pickett: 'They should get fined'
Steelers wide reciever Diontae Johnson called for the referees to be fined following Pittsburghโs 20-10 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday, a defeat in which quarterback Kenny Pickett left with a rib injury following a big hit.
Kenny Pickett and the Steelers' starters cap an impressive preseason in a win over the Falcons
Kenny Pickett led two touchdown drives and showed he and the Pittsburgh starters are ready for real games as the Steelers overpowered the Atlanta Falconsโ backups 24-0 in the final preseason game for both teams.
Thorne leads No. 11 Spartans past No. 13 Pitt in Peach Bowl
Payton Thorneโs 22-yard touchdown pass to Jayden Reed gave No. 11 Michigan State the lead with less than three minutes remaining and the Spartans overcame an 11-point deficit to beat No. 13 Pittsburgh 31-21 on Thursday night in the Peach Bowl.
No. 17 Pitt rolls by No. 18 Wake Forest 45-21 for ACC title
Kenny Pickett accounted for three touchdowns and Erick Hallett II returned one of Pittsburghโs four interceptions for a touchdown to help the No. 17 Panthers beat No. 18 Wake Forest 45-21 in Saturday nightโs Atlantic Coast Conference championship game.
Chandler, Tar Heels rally past No. 10 Demon Deacons, 58-55
Ty Chandler ran for career highs of 213 yards and four touchdowns and North Carolina overcame an 18-point deficit to beat No. 10 Wake Forest 58-55 on Saturday, handing the Demon Deacons their first loss in a nonconference matchup of instate Atlantic Coast Conference teams.
No. 3 Notre Dame rides big plays to 45-3 win over Pitt
Notre Dame wide receiver Ben Skowronek (11) celebrates as he goes in the end zone past Pittsburgh defensive back A.J. 3 Notre Dame (5-0, 4-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) had no such issues while handling the Panthers (3-4, 2-4) their fourth consecutive loss. The Fighting Irish effectively ended any hope Pitt โ which has developed a reputation in recent years of being the occasional giant killer โ might have had late in the second quarter. Three Pitt plays went nowhere and Irish sophomore defensive lineman Isaiah Foskey raced in untouched to block Kirk Christodoulouโs punt. Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi called Notre Dame โas good a team we saw on the football field in six years.โโI thought we'd stack up better," Narduzzi said.
No. 21 Pitt holds off No. 24 Louisville 23-20
Louisville wide receiver Tutu Atwell (1) can't make a catch as Pittsburgh defensive back A.J. 24 Louisville 23-20 on Saturday. โThey played fast, they played physical.โAnd they played exactly the way they knew they would play against the Cardinals. Pitt: The offense remains a bit of a mixed bag but the defense should give the Panthers a chance to win week in and week out. Pitt: Even with teams from conferences currently not playing being allowed into the polls this week, expect the Panthers to at least stay at 21 or perhaps even rise a bit.
Pittsburgh football vs. Miami: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Kenny Pickett #8 of the Pittsburgh Panthers runs the ball upfield in the second quarter during the game against the Virginia Cavaliers at Heinz Field on August 31, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The Panthers seek a fifth straight win when they host a Miami team on Saturday that is coming off a humiliating home loss at Georgia Tech. I just see the pockets collapsing," coach Pat Narduzzi said of his front seven that has helped the Panthers to a 2-1 division record - one-half game behind Virginia. Miami senior LB Shaq Quarterman has started 46 straight games - the second-longest streak in FBS. He had a team-high 13 tackles against Georgia Tech, including two tackles for loss, two hurries, a forced fumble and a fumble recoveryPREDICTION: Pittsburgh 27, Miami 10More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Syracuse football vs. Pittsburgh: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Scoop Bradshaw #18 of the Syracuse Orange reacts after breaking up a pass during a game against the Clemson Tigers at the Carrier Dome on September 14, 2019 in Syracuse, New York. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Despite another tough loss, Syracuse coach Dino Babers is sticking by his embattled quarterback Tommy DeVito. The Syracuse offense is averaging 25.5 points and 378 yards this season, down 14.7 points and 88.6 yards from 2018. DeVito has been sacked 26 times - 11 fewer than Dungey was all of last season. PREDICTION: Pittsburgh 24, Syracuse 13More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Pittsburgh football vs. Duke: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Kenny Pickett #8 of the Pittsburgh Panthers runs the ball upfield in the second quarter during the game against the Virginia Cavaliers at Heinz Field on August 31, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
Pittsburgh football vs. Delaware: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Kenny Pickett #8 of the Pittsburgh Panthers runs the ball upfield in the second quarter during the game against the Virginia Cavaliers at Heinz Field on August 31, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Next, the Panthers will have to keep their focus when an accomplished FCS Delaware team comes to visit on Saturday in a game that brings back childhood memories for Narduzzi. ABOUT DELAWARE (3-1)Henderson relieved starter Pat Kehoe (46-of-75 for 479 yards, seven TDs, four interceptions) during a 47-22 loss to FCS No. (In) 1979, the only team we lost to at Youngstown State when my dad was head coach was Delaware (in the national championship game)." PREDICTION: Pittsburgh 35, Delaware 7More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
UCF football vs. Pittsburgh: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Dillon Gabriel #11 of the UCF Knights hands the ball off to Greg McCrae #30 the first half against the Florida Atlantic Owls at FAU Stadium on September 07, 2019 in Boca Raton, Florida. Pittsburgh has 17 players on its roster who are natives of Florida, which is second only to 40 from Pennsylvania. UCF senior LB Nate Evans leads the way with 18 tackles for a defense ranked 13th in the nation in yards against per contest (253). The Knights beat Pittsburgh 45-14 last year while registering 568 yards and the Panthers won the only other meeting 52-7 in 2006. PREDICTION: Central Florida 35, Pittsburgh 21More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Penn State football vs. Pittsburgh: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
11 Penn State will meet for the 100th time in the storied rivalry Saturday in State College, Pa. but when and where the 101st matchup takes place remains to be seen. "I know that, coming out in the second half, he was going to turn it around. Nittany Lions DE Yetur Gross-Matos entered the week tied for third among FBS players with 3.5 sacks. Pickett was held to 55 yards on 18 pass attempts with one interception in last year's 51-6 loss to Penn State. PREDICTION: Penn State 33, Pittsburgh 17More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Pittsburgh football vs. Ohio: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
Kenny Pickett #8 of the Pittsburgh Panthers hands off to Qadree Ollison #30 of the Pittsburgh Panthers against the Penn State Nittany Lions on September 8, 2018 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. - the third straight game dating to last season the offense has been held under 275 yards. Ohio scored on all seven of its drives with Rourke under center and went a perfect 5-for-5 in red zone opportunities. Rourke has been responsible for 80 touchdowns in his Ohio career, needing three more to break the record set by Tyler Tettleton from 2009-13. PREDICTION: Ohio 28, Pittsburgh 24More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Pittsburgh football vs. Virginia: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
However, a stern test right of the gate awaits in the opener Saturday when Virginia visits defending division champ Pittsburgh. LINE: Virginia -2.5"We've still got to go out there in our first game and play, and we've got to go every game after that and just keep playing," Perkins told the media. Prior to divisions, Virginia was the media's choice to win the league title in 1990 - finishing tied for second. The Cavaliers finish 12th in FBS in team passing efficiency defense (107.63), 16th in passing yards allowed per game (183) and 20th in total yards (330.5). PREDICTION: Virginia 24, Pittsburgh 16More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.