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The Morning Pitt Mailbag: 7/31/2026 - Narduzzi vs. Wannstedt, sleeper frosh, Bell's offense and more

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 10:43:00 GMT

Whose Pitt all-stars would win: Pat Narduzzi or Dave Wannstedt? Which freshmen could be sleepers and get a lot of hype early in training camp? Will Kade Bell's offense evolve in Year Three? And could Pitt end up with some first-team all-conference players? We're answering those questions and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.

The Morning Pitt: 7/30/2026 - A conversation with Jay Kuntz

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 09:45:00 GMT

Pitt basketball general manager Jay Kuntz has been on the job for 13 months, and in the last four of those months, he has rebuilt the Panthers' roster virtually from the ground up. Today, he's joining us to talk about what stands out to him about Pitt's roster, why he has been so visible this offseason, what he thinks of student-athletes unionizing and a lot more.

The Morning Pitt: 7/29/2026 - Good news, bad news, preseason polls and more

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:10:00 GMT

We've got a lot to cover today after some good news for Pitt, some bad news for Pitt, some preseason polls and more. We're digging into all of it on the Wednesday edition of the Morning Pitt.

The Morning Pitt: 7/28/2026 - Can Pitt's cornerbacks bounce back in 2026?

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:59:00 GMT

Pitt's cornerbacks have been kind of quiet for the last two years, with just five interceptions over the last two seasons combined. Can the Panthers do better in 2026? We think they can, and we're making a prediction about it on the Tuesday edition of the Morning Pitt.

The Morning Pitt: 7/27/2026 - Two predictions (and maybe guarantees) about Pitt's offense

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:56:00 GMT

We're feeling a bit of optimism about Pitt's offense this morning, and that's why we've two somewhat bold predictions (that become even bolder if we make them guarantees). We think a pair of Panthers will hit some significant individual benchmarks in 2026, and we're telling you why on the Monday edition of the Morning Pitt.

The Morning Pitt Mailbag: 7/24/2026 - Kickers, receivers, NIL, the OL and more

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 09:53:00 GMT

In this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag, we're answering questions about Pitt's kicker situation, replacing production at receiver, if NIL can keep top players in place, how the offensive line depth looks and a lot more. Check it all out right here in the Morning Pitt Mailbag.

The Morning Pitt: 7/23/2026 - A conversation with Max Browne

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 10:23:00 GMT

We've got a special guest on today's Morning Pitt: it's former Pitt quarterback Max Browne, who will be part of the broadcast team for ACC primetime games this fall. Max joins us to talk about the ACC, Pitt, Mason Heintschel and a lot more.

The Morning Pitt: 7/22/2026 - The two things Mason Heintschel needs to improve the most in 2026

Wed, 22 Jul 2026 09:53:00 GMT

Mason Heintschel is viewed as a top-25 quarterback nationally and a top-five signal-caller in the ACC. What does Pitt's sophomore starter need to do to elevate in 2026? We've got two key areas he needs to focus on - for himself and for the team - on the Wednesday edition of the Morning Pitt.

The Morning Pitt: 7/21/2026 - Ranking the toughest games on Pitt's 2026 schedule

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:52:00 GMT

Pitt's 2026 season is still more than a month away, but today we're running down the 12 games on the Panthers' slate. Which games should Pitt be able to win and which games will be the biggest challenges? We're ranking the schedule from easiest to toughest on the Tuesday edition of the Morning Pitt.

The Morning Pitt: 7/20/2026 - What are Pitt's biggest position battles?

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:08:00 GMT

There are things we know and things we don't, and position battles are the intersection of both - we know position battles will happen, but we don't know who will win them. On the Monday edition of the Morning Pitt, we're looking at some of the biggest position battles on Pitt's 2026 roster.

The Morning Pitt Mailbag: 7/17/2026 - Is Pitt's schedule harder at home or on the road?

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 09:56:00 GMT

This week's Morning Pitt Mailbag has more great questions. Is Pitt's schedule harder at home or on the road? Which team - Pitt football or Pitt basketball - will experience more success? And what are our predictions for the Panthers' offense this season? All that and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.

The Morning Pitt: 7/16/2026 - Three underrated storylines for Pitt's defense in 2026

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 09:47:00 GMT

After talking about Pitt's special teams yesterday, we're shifting back to the defense for a look at three of the most under-the-radar storylines surrounding that side of the ball. Do the Panthers have depth issues at one key spot? What will the rotation look like in another key group? And how much bigger has Pitt's defense gotten? All that and more on today's Morning Pitt.

The Morning Pitt: 7/15/2026 - Pitt's major questions on special teams

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:56:00 GMT

We have spent a lot of time talking about Pitt's offense and defense this offseason, but what about special teams? It's time to look at the third phase of the game - which is especially important in 2026 since the Panthers are replacing virtually every special teams contributor from last season. How does Pitt look at kicker, punter and returner? We're breaking it down on the Wednesday edition of the Morning Pitt.

The Morning Pitt: 7/14/2026 - What needs to go right for Pitt's receivers this season?

Tue, 14 Jul 2026 09:59:00 GMT

Pitt has a lot of question marks at wide receiver this season after losing its top two receivers and adding just one wideout from the transfer portal. What can the Panthers' receivers do in order to have a successful season? We're looking at the situation on today's Morning Pitt.

The Morning Pitt: 7/13/2026 - Pitt's running game in 2026 will be the Panthers' best in years

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 09:40:00 GMT

Pitt's running game hasn't been a strength of the Panthers' offense since 2022, but there's a chance this year's crop of backs - with the right approach to play-calling - could produced the best rushing attack Pitt has had in a long time. We're looking at why and how that could happen on today's Morning Pitt.

The Morning Pitt Mailbag: 7/10/2026 - What are the five most interesting storylines around Pitt athletics?

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 10:01:00 GMT

If we look ahead to the 2026-27 athletic year for Pitt, what are the five topics or storylines we are most curious about? That's a great question, and we're answering that one and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.

The Morning Pitt: 7/9/2026 - What are the top five wins of the Narduzzi era?

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:17:00 GMT

What are the best wins of the Pat Narduzzi era at Pitt? After counting down Nos. 10-6 on Wednesday, we're moving onto the top five. From a pair of wins over the Panthers' oldest rivals to some huge victories on the biggest stages, these five wins are some of the best in Pitt history. All that and more on the Thursday edition of the Morning Pitt.

The Morning Pitt: 7/8/2026 - Ranking Pat Narduzzi's best wins at Pitt: Nos. 10-6

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:10:00 GMT

It's time for another countdown, and we're ranking the top wins of the Pat Narduzzi era at Pitt. We've got it down to a top 10, and on today's Morning Pitt, we're rolling out Nos. 10-6. What makes a big win? And what are the some of the biggest wins the Panthers have pulled off since Narduzzi became head coach in 2015? We're looking at the first five today.

The Morning Pitt: 7/7/2026 - A conversation about NIL and more with Pat Bostick

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:50:00 GMT

Pitt's newest initiative for building rosters through NIL is the H2PNIL program, which will connect corporate sponsors with Pitt athletes in a variety of ways. Today we're joined by Pitt administrator Pat Bostick, who is leading the charge for the H2PNIL initiative. Pat talks about how H2PNIL works, why it's important and what he sees in the future - short-term and long-term - for Pitt athletics. All that and more on the Tuesday edition of the Morning Pitt.

The Morning Pitt: 7/6/2026 - What are Pitt's top five position groups for the 2026 season?

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 10:10:00 GMT

Some questions are easier than others, and our question today is not one of them. What are the top-five position groups on Pitt's roster for 2026? That should be an easy question, but it's not, and on today's Morning Pitt we're looking at a few options and why it's harder than it should be to name them.

The Morning Pitt Mailbag: 7/3/2026 - How does Kade Bell compare to other Pitt OCs?

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:11:00 GMT

How does Kade Bell stack up against the last 20 years of Pitt offensive coordinators? Which freshman will play the most in 2026? And which former Pat Narduzzi players would help this year's Panthers the most? Answers to those questions and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.

The Morning Pitt: 7/2/2026 - Did EA Sports get the ratings right for Pitt?

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:03:00 GMT

Some ratings are coming out for the EA Sports College Football 2027 video game, and we've got a look at the top 10 Pitt players according to the ratings in the game. Who did EA Sports get right? Which players should have been higher or lower? And who would we add to the list if we were making it. All that and more on the Thursday edition of the Morning Pitt.

The Morning Pitt: 7/1/2026 - A conversation with Jon Baldwin

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:56:00 GMT

We've got a special guest on today's Morning Pitt: It's Jon Baldwin, the former Aliquippa standout, Pitt star receiver, first-round Draft pick and father of 2027 Pitt commit Jaden Baldwin. Today Jon is talking to us about what his son will bring to the Panthers, how the recruiting process has changed, his memories as a star receiver at Pitt and a lot more.

The Morning Pitt: 6/29/2026 - A new commit and a closer look at Pitt's cornerbacks

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:43:00 GMT

Pitt got another commitment for the recruiting class of 2027 over the weekend, and we're starting the week with a closer look at the new commit, how he fits with the team and what his position group looks like with the Panthers. All that and more on the Monday edition of the Morning Pitt.

The Morning Pitt Mailbag: 6/26/2026 - How has Pitt fared against NFL Draft pick quarterbacks?

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 10:25:00 GMT

On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about Pitt's newest commitment and answering your questions, like this one: How have the Panthers done against quarterbacks who went on to be selected in the NFL Draft? We've got some interesting info for that question and more on the Friday edition of the Morning Pitt.