The Panther-Lair Podcast

Pitt's situation at wide receiver for the 2026 season is still a question mark after the Panthers lost a ton of production at the position to graduation and the transfer portal. On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at what Pitt added at receiver, whether it's enough and how the Panthers can get the production they need in the passing game.

The Pitt basketball team will look to get its first ACC win tonight at Georgia Tech. What has been plaguing the Panthers so far this season? Why have they been struggling? And where do they need to improve? We're breaking it all down on today's Morning Pitt.

Pitt has gotten 14 commitments from the transfer portal so far, but the coaching staff is still working to bring in more. What do the Panthers need from the portal to finish the 2026 roster? We're looking at the biggest needs and more on the Morning Pitt.

This past weekend was another successful one for Pitt, as the Panthers landed more than a half-dozen commitments from the transfer portal to help reinforce the 2026 roster. On the Monday edition of the Morning Pitt, we're looking at who committed to Pitt, how they'll fit with the roster and a lot more.

There's no surprise here: this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag is all about the transfer portal. From enrollment dates to resource problems and more, we've got a lot of questions about the transfer portal in today's Mailbag.

Another day, another Morning Pitt full of transfer portal topics. Kenny Johnson has a new home. Pitt has a new receiver. The Panthers lost a kicker. And two more players announced their returns to Pitt for the 2026 season. All that and more on the Thursday edition of the Morning Pitt.

Pitt lost a top defensive lineman on Tuesday, as sophomore tackle Francis Brewu entered the transfer portal. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about the impact of Brewu's departure. Plus: two more Pitt players announced they'll be returning to the Panthers. All that and more on the Morning Pitt.

Two Pitt players left the transfer portal on Monday - one going to a school in the SEC and one going back to the Panthers. What happened there? Plus, three more coaches have been added to Pitt's staff. Who was hired and how do they fit? All that and more on the Tuesday edition of the Morning Pitt.

Sunday brought some news for Pitt, as the Panthers landed their first transfer portal addition. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about what Netinho Olivieri brings to Pitt's offensive line and what's next for the Panthers. Plus: Pitt reportedly hired a special teams coordinator, and we've got thoughts on that, too.

The transfer portal for college football opens today, and Pitt had two more returning starters and one potential starter announce their intentions to transfer this week. On the first Morning Pitt of 2026, we're looking at the Panthers who left, where that leaves Pitt's depth, what the team needs and a lot more.

As 2025 comes to an end, we're looking back on the year that ends today. What were the biggest stories in Pitt sports over the last year? From Zack Austin's heartbreaking foul in the ACC Tournament to Mason Heintschel's debut, there was a lot that happened, and on today's Morning Pitt, we're breaking down the biggest Pitt sports stories of the year.

Pitt won't have its top receiver next season, as Kenny Johnson is going into the transfer portal. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about Johnson's decision, how it impact the Panthers' offense and a lot more. Plus: Pitt opens ACC play in basketball tonight at Miami, and we're looking at where the Panthers stand heading into that one.

It's the final Monday of 2025, and we've got another bowl loss to talk about after Pitt lost to East Carolina in the Military Bowl on Saturday. What happened in that game? And more importantly, why does it keep happening? All that and more on the Monday edition of the Morning Pitt.

The Military Bowl is right around the corner, but we've got one last Morning Pitt Mailbag of 2025. What are our way-too-early predictions for 2026? Who is playing in the bowl game and who isn't? Can the ACC scheduling problem be solved? Answers to those questions and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.

For Christmas Day, we've got a special guest on the Morning Pitt: Peters Township standout and incoming Pitt freshman defensive end Reston Lehman. We're talking to Reston about his career at Peters, an epic WPIAL championship game, why he picked Pitt and a lot more.

On the Christmas Eve episode of the Morning Pitt, we've got a special guest: incoming Pitt freshman defensive tackle Lincoln Hoke. Check out our conversation with Lincoln about his high school career, his expectations at Pitt and a lot more.

Pitt basketball is about to enter ACC play next week on a two-game winning streak after blowing out Binghamton and Penn State. What can the Panthers build on from those two games? And what is truly sustainable as they head into the meat of the schedule? All that and more on the Tuesday edition of the Morning Pitt.

We're talking personnel moves on today's Morning Pitt after Pitt saw two top players leave for the NFL Draft and more Panthers go into the transfer portal. Who is gone from the roster and what does it mean for the bowl game and beyond? All that and more on the Monday edition of the Morning Pitt.

In this week's Mailbag, we've got some great questions about Pitt's portal numbers, the hype around Mason Heintschel, Notre Dame's future and more. Plus, a few thoughts on the Pitt volleyball team's loss in the Final Four.

Today's a big day for Pitt volleyball, as the Panthers will take on Texas A&M in the Final Four tonight. On today's Morning Pitt, we're getting ready for that match, talking about some notable football stats and more.

There was some news on Tuesday, as the ACC announced its new scheduling format for the 2026 football season. What does that mean for Pitt? Who did the Panthers add for next season? And what the heck was the ACC thinking? Plus: the first transfers from Pitt have been announced. Who did the Panthers lose? All that and more on the Morning Pitt.

We've got a special guest on today's Morning Pitt: Incoming freshman quarterback Angelo Renda. How does he reflect on his prolific high school career? What happened in the state semifinal game? What led him to Pitt? And what is he expecting when he officially becomes a Panther? All that and more on today's Morning Pitt.

There was some good and some bad in Pitt athletics this weekend, with the good being really, really good and the bad coming in the form of another disappointment. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about Pitt volleyball getting to the Final Four, Pitt basketball lacking an identity and a lot more.

How can Pitt's offense get more consistency? What scenarios exist for Pitt basketball? And which Pitt fan myth should die? Answers to those questions and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.

Now that the regular season is over, let's talk about Pitt's transfers. How did the 16 players who joined the Panthers this offseason do in the fall? On today's Morning Pitt, we're ranking them from 16th to first and everything in between.

On today's Morning Pitt, we've got a few more thoughts on Pitt's date with East Carolina in the Military Bowl. What's at stake for the Panthers when they go to Annapolis? What can they accomplish? And is the era of bowls coming to an end? All that and more on the Morning Pitt.

We've got some news to cover on today's Morning Pitt. Special teams coordinator and tight ends coach Jacob Bronowski is moving on to Auburn; what does that mean for Pitt's staff? And why are the Panthers going to Annapolis to face East Carolina in the Military Bowl? All that and more on the Tuesday edition of the Morning Pitt.

The Pitt basketball took another mid-major loss on Sunday night when Hofstra beat the Panthers 80-73. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about the loss, what we went wrong, where Pitt goes from here and more.

In this week's Mailbag, we've got questions about which Pitt freshmen will make an impact, how the Panthers' offensive line grades, where NIL money should be spent and a lot more. Check out today's Morning Pitt for answers to those questions and more.

Now that Signing Day is over, we're taking a look back at some of the biggest storylines for Pitt. From a Signing Day flip to a late loss on a local and more, we're covering it all on the Thursday edition of the Morning Pitt.

Today is National Letter of Intent Signing Day, and on the Morning Pitt, we're getting you ready with everything you need to know: Who is Pitt signing? Who are the standouts in the class? Who is under the radar? And are the coaches really signing two quarterbacks? All that and more on the Signing Day edition of the Morning Pitt.

We've got a few more thoughts about Pitt's 2025 football season on today's Morning Pitt. Who was the Panthers' player of the year on offense and defense? Who were the biggest breakout stars? And what was the play of the year? All that and more on the Tuesday edition of the Morning Pitt.

The regular season is over after Pitt lost to No. 12 Miami 38-7 at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, and we've got a lot to talk about on the Monday edition of the Morning Pitt. What happened on Saturday? How do we view Pitt's season? And were there two versions of the Panthers this season? All that and more on the Morning Pitt.

In this week's Mailbag, we're taking questions about Pitt's seniors, how we would spend $10 million and some of the Panthers' most impressive streaks. All that and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.

It's Thanksgiving, and with Senior Day coming up on Saturday, we're thinking about Pitt's seniors - the players who have been here for five, six or even seven years and those who arrived more recently. From their contributions to their legacies, let's talk about the Panthers' senior class on today's Morning Pitt.

On today's Morning Pitt, we've got one more thought on Pitt's win at Georgia Tech; an in-depth look at a key matchup and how the Panthers will defend one of Miami's top playmakers; and a stat comparison of Pitt and the Hurricanes. All that and more on the Morning Pitt.

From Pitt's not-so-surprising win at Georgia Tech to the matchup with Miami, the fake punt, the big pick-six and a lot more, Pat Narduzzi covered plenty of topics at his weekly press conference on Monday. On today's Morning Pitt, we're breaking down some of the most notable things Narduzzi said.

Pitt walked out of Atlanta with a huge 42-28 win over No. 16 Georgia Tech on Saturday night, and two days later, that victory is still a big one for the Panthers. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about what stood out on Saturday night and where Pitt goes from here.

Pitt is in Atlanta taking on No. 16 Georgia Tech tonight. When the game ends, we'll be live for Panther-Lair Post-Game Show. Tune in to join the conversation with your comments and questions about what you saw from the game.

Should there be a cap on NIL spending? Does Pitt recruit the WPIAL enough? And what are the priorities in the portal? Answers to those questions and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.

We're covering a lot of ground on this week's Morning Pitt, from Pitt's matchup with Georgia Tech to rankings upgrades for Pitt recruits, a look at the Pitt basketball team and more.

Pitt's got a huge game at Georgia Tech on Saturday, and if the Panthers are going to win, they are going to need some big-time performances on both sides of the ball. On today's Morning Pitt, we're highlighting two players who need to step up in Atlanta this weekend.

What stood out in Pat Narduzzi's weekly press conference on Monday? From Pitt not snowballing to defending Haynes King, Mason Heintschel's progress and more, here are five notable things the Panthers' head coach said.

It's Monday morning, and we've got to talk about Pitt-Notre Dame. What happened in the Panthers' 37-15 loss to the Irish? What was at stake? What did Pitt lose and what can the Panthers still accomplish? All that and more on the Monday edition of the Morning Pitt.

What kind of stat line from Mason Heintschel can lead to a win for Pitt against Notre Dame? What kind of bowl could the Panthers get at 9-3 or 10-2? How will the field be? And is Pitt's run defense really elite? Answers to those questions and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.

The Pitt basketball team is 3-0, but the Panthers will get their first big test tonight when they travel to Morgantown to take on West Virginia. On today's Morning Pitt, we're getting ready for the game by looking at the matchup and what we might learn about Pitt in the Brawl.

The new College Football Playoff rankings are out, and Pitt moved up two spots to No. 22. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about the latest rankings and some of the biggest storylines to watch in the Panthers' showdown with No. 9 Notre Dame.

How big is Pitt's showdown with Notre Dame on Saturday? Should the ACC still have divisions? And what does Mason Heintschel need to do against the Irish? Pat Narduzzi talked about those topics and more at his weekly press conference on Monday, and we're highlighting some of the most notable things he said.

The Pitt football team was off this past weekend, but it turned out to be a pretty great couple of days for the Panthers - in football, basketball, volleyball, wrestling and more. On the Monday edition of the Morning, we're looking back at all the things that went for Pitt's sports teams over the weekend.

In this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag: What's the most important position for the final three games? Who scouts against Pitt's offense? Which one player from the past would you add to this team? And does the Pitt-Notre Dame game have Clemson 2021 vibes? Answers to those questions and more in the Mailbag.

Pitt has had eight freshmen play enough to burn their redshirts this season. Who has played and what have they contributed? Plus, who else is close to burning a redshirt and which upperclassmen could still take a redshirt? All that and more on today's Morning Pitt.