Whipple, Pitt OC who mentored Pickett, resigns
Mark Whipple, who just completed his third season as Pittsburgh's offensive coordinator and mentored Heisman Trophy finalist Kenny Pickett, resigned Tuesday.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
11-2, 1st in ACC - Coastal
Kiper's updated Big Board for the 2022 NFL draft: Ranking the best prospects at every position
Mel Kiper updates his rankings through the end of the college football regular season. Edge rushers top his list of the best 25 prospects.
Young, Hutchinson among 4 Heisman finalists
Alabama quarterback Bryce Young, Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett and Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud were announced Monday as the finalists for the Heisman Trophy.
McShay's NFL draft rankings: Top 32 prospects, and Aidan Hutchinson's ascent to No. 1 overall
Todd McShay ranks his top draft prospects, including a new name at No. 1, three quarterbacks and a whole lot of players set to play in the College Football Playoff.
Packer & Durham Hour 3: Pat Bostick, Pitt Radio Analyst
It's the time of the week when we give you "The Best from the Weekend" like Kenny Pickett’s 58yd TD run against Wake in the ACC championship. And of course we also give you the "Worst from the Weekend" like FSU and Miami being eliminated from the NCAA Volleyball tournament. Plus Pitt Radio Analyst Pat Bostick makes his return to the program to talk about Pitt winning the ACC Championship.
Hour 1: Pitt wins ACC Championship
We breakdown the Panther’s 45-21 win over Wake Forest to capture the ACC Championship crown. Plus Miami in extensive talks to hire Oregon head coach Mario Cristobal. All this while Manny Diaz is still the head coach and out recruiting with his team. And we look back at the opening week of ACC hoops.
Irish, Ok. St. set for Fiesta Bowl after CFP misses
Fifth-ranked Notre Dame will play Oklahoma State in the Fiesta Bowl, while No. 6 Ohio State gets Pac-12 champion Utah in the Rose Bowl.
College football SP+ rankings after championship week
Here are this week's SP+ rankings heading into bowl season.
Wake coach: Pitt QB's fake slide a slippery slope
After his Wake Forest defense was victimized by a fake slide from Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett, Demon Deacons coach Dave Clawson thinks the NCAA should outlaw such a move.
Final bowl projections and analysis after championship week
The games have all been played and now it's time to see where the teams land. Here are our final bowl projections for the 2021 season.
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 Pittsburgh's four interceptions for a touchdown to help the No. 17 Panthers beat No. 18 Wake Forest 45-21 in Saturday night's Atlantic Coast Conference championship game.
Pitt turns two straight turnovers into TDs to seal the win (0:46)
Pitt QB breaks Marino, Watson marks in ACC win
Pittsburgh's Kenny Pickett set two passing records in the first half of the ACC championship game Saturday night.
College football Power Rankings after conference championship week
How far does Georgia fall after a loss? How high does Baylor climb after a conference title? And what about 13-0 Cincinnati? All that and more in the final Power Rankings before the bowl season.
Packer & Durham Hour 2: Heather Lyke, Pitt AD
Pittsburgh Athletic Directory Heather Lyke joins the show to discuss the amazing season their football team is having, along with some other major sports. And also what an ACC Championship would mean to the Panthers. Plus David Teel from the Richmond Times-Dispatch shares his thoughts on the news of Bronco Mendenhall stepping down as head football coach at UVA. And we hear from Wake Forest Head Coach Dave Clawson on winning ACC Coach of the year.
Alabama meets Georgia, Baylor gets another shot at Oklahoma State and more in championship week
Conference championship week is finally here, and spots in the College Football Playoff are on the line across the country.
Packer & Durham Hour 2: Andrea Adelson, CFB Reporter
ESPN CFB Reporter Andrea Adelson visits with the guys to give her thoughts on who should be named “All-ACC” this season. And Paul Zeise from the Pittsburg Post Gazette helps us preview the ACC Championship between Wake Forest and Pitt.. And tells us where Kenny Pickett stands as one of the all-time great Pitt QBs.
Who will make the College Football Playoff?
With help from the Allstate Playoff Predictor, you can pick the winners of each conference championship game and see how the top four could play out.
What's next for each team in the AP Top 25?
With the release of the latest AP college football poll, here's what is up next for each team in the new rankings.
College football SP+ rankings after Week 13
Here are this week's SP+ rankings after a wild Rivalry Week.
College football Power Rankings after Week 13
Ohio State falls. Alabama survives. Bedlam, possibly the last in the rivalry, lived up to the hype. See how Week 13's biggest games impacted the Power Rankings.
Pickett throws 4 TD passes in Pitt's 31-14 win at Syracuse
— Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi was worried about a letdown. Kenny Pickett wasn't about to let that happen again.
Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Syracuse Orange: Full Highlights (1:47)
Pickett airs it out for Pittsburgh TD (0:28)
The best college football recruiting class by conference: ACC (plus Notre Dame)
Clemson and Florida State dominated the ACC over the past decade, and that has shown up in recruiting. But which class stood the test of time?
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2021 ACC Standings
| ATLANTIC | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest | 7-1 | 10-3 |
| NC State | 6-2 | 9-3 |
| Clemson | 6-2 | 9-3 |
| Louisville | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| Florida State | 4-4 | 5-7 |
| Syracuse | 2-6 | 5-7 |
| Boston College | 2-6 | 6-6 |
| COASTAL | CONF | OVR |
| Pittsburgh | 7-1 | 11-2 |
| Miami | 5-3 | 7-5 |
| Virginia Tech | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| Virginia | 4-4 | 6-6 |
| North Carolina | 3-5 | 6-6 |
| Georgia Tech | 2-6 | 3-9 |
| Duke | 0-8 | 3-9 |
2021 Team Leaders
Team Stats
Passing Yards350.26th
Rushing Yards154.172nd
Points For43.09th
Points Against23.143rd
2021 Polls & Rankings
| CFP RANKINGS | AP | AFCA COACHES |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 13 | 12 |
2022 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Baer | OT | Committed | 80 |
| Ryland Gandy | CB | Committed | 80 |
| Che Nwabuko | ATH | Committed | 78 |
| Jimmy Scott | DE | Committed | 77 |
| Marquan Pope | S | Committed | 77 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | T. Tipton | Disney Spirit Award |
| 2016 | J. Conner | Disney Spirit Award |
| 2013 | A. Donald | Chuck Bednarik Award |
| 2013 | A. Donald | Bronko Nagurski Award |
| 2013 | A. Donald | Outland Trophy |