The Panther-Lair Podcast

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.

The first College Football Playoff ranking of 2025 is out, and Pitt made the cut at No. 24. On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at the CFP ranking, a new commitment and a lot more.

Pitt improved to 7-2 with a win at Stanford on Saturday. What stood out in the game? How did the Panthers play? And what did they do to overcome a number of mistakes? All that and more on the Monday edition of the Morning Pitt. 

Pitt won at Stanford 35-20 behind some good and some not so good play. Tune in to the LIVE Panther-Lair Post-Game Show to talk about the win, what you saw on both sides of the ball and everything else from Pitt's fifth consecutive win.

In this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag: What grades would you give Pitt's lines so far? How does Mason Heintschel compare to other freshman quarterbacks nationally? And which Pitt basketball newcomers are we looking forward to seeing? Answers to those questions and more in this week's Mailbag.

We're covering Pitt-Stanford from all angles on today's Morning Pitt. How do the Panthers match up with the Cardinal? What has Kenny Johnson been doing lately for Pitt's offense? And how about the Panthers' history of going west? All that and more on the Thursday edition of the Morning Pitt.

We've got a lot of Pitt basketball to discuss today after Jeff Capel and his staff landed another four-star recruit on Monday and the Panthers' closed their exhibition schedule with a win over UPJ. On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at the recruiting class, what we learned from the exhibition games and a lot more.

From the Night Stalkers and Cam Lindsey's role to Mason Heintschel's progress, traveling to the West Coast and gambling, here's a look at some of the most notable things Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi said during his weekly press conference on Monday.

Pitt improved to 6-2 with a 53-34 win over N.C. State at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday behind 423 yards from Mason Heintschel and an impressive performance from the Panthers' under-manned defense. We're getting the week started with a look at the win, what stood out and what's next for Pitt.

Pitt beat N.C. State 53-34 on Saturday at Acrisure Stadium in a game that gives us plenty to talk about. After the game, we went live to talk about the Panthers' win, Mason Heintschel's performance, the defense and a lot more.

How does Mason Heintschel compare to Eli Holstein? What will the reactions be to various potential records and outcomes? Who are the top pro prospects on the team? Answers to those questions and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.

Pitt has a huge game coming up against N.C. State this weekend at Acrisure Stadium. What's on the line for the Panthers? And what are the biggest storylines in and around the game? We're digging into it all on today's Morning Pitt.

Pitt basketball made its preseason debut on Sunday with an 81-74 win over Providence in an exhibition game. Now that we've seen this year's Panthers in person, what do we think about the team? Who stood out and who left something to be desired? And have our expectations changed? All that and more on today's Morning Pitt.

Pat Narduzzi's weekly press conference on Monday covered a lot of topics, and we're hitting on five notable items that stood out, from Pitt's defensive depth to Desmond Reid's usage, the noise at the Dome, how good N.C. State is and more.

It was a busy weekend for Pitt, but today our focus is on Saturday when the Panthers went to Syracuse and walked out of the Dome with a 30-13 win. From the offense's struggles to the defense's resilience and the game-winning plays on special teams, we're breaking it all down on the Monday edition of the Morning Pitt.

Are you surprised by the tight end production? Is this Pitt's most impressive freshman class ever? And what about that surface at Acrisure Stadium? We've got answers to those questions and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.

We're taking a detour from football today dive into some Pitt hoops talk after the Panthers landed a big-time commitment on Wednesday. Plus, Jeff Capel spoke to the media on Wednesday, and we've got some notable things he said about Dishon Jackson, Roman Siulepa and more.

There's no question that Pitt's offense has improved significantly in the last two games, and the wins over Boston College and Florida State stand as evidence of that. But on today's Morning Pitt, we're diving deeper into the Panthers' offense - How much have they improved? Where have they improved the most? And what numbers really impress? All that and more on the Morning Pitt.

From Mason Heintschel's follow-up performance to defensive end depth, true freshmen, the surface at Acrisure Stadium and more, Pat Narduzzi covered a lot of ground at his weekly press conference, and we're breaking down some of the most notable things he said on today's Morning Pitt.

Pitt beat No. 25 Florida State 34-31 in Tallahassee on Saturday. After the game, we went LIVE for the Panther-Lair Post-Game Show to talk about what we saw from the Panthers and a lot more.

Pitt came out of Tallahassee with a 34-31 win over Florida State on Saturday, On today's Morning Pitt, we're breaking down the victory, the star players, the key plays and where the Panthers go from here.

What kind of impact could Mason Heintschel have made if he started sooner? What's up with all the injuries? How will Pitt defend Florida State's rushing attack? Answers to those questions and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.

Pitt will release its availability report for the Florida State game tonight, but things already didn't look great in the first five games. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about the injury issues, what the Panthers have missed and what to expect on the next availability report. 

Pitt's got a huge game at Florida State on Saturday. What are the biggest questions facing the Panthers heading into Tallahassee? From Mason Heintschel's second act to availability on both sides of the ball, we're looking at the five biggest questions for Pitt this week.

From Mason Heintschel and Eli Holstein to a complete game, the run game and more, Pat Narduzzi touched on a lot of topics at his weekly press conference on Monday, and we're breaking down six of the most interesting things he said on today's Morning Pitt.

Saturday was a big one for Pitt, as the Panthers broke their two-game losing streak by blowing out Boston College behind a sparkling performance from true freshman quarterback Mason Heintschel. On today's Morning Pitt, we're talking about the win, the offense, Heintschel and a lot more.

Pitt beat Boston College 48-7 at Acrisure Stadium with a complete performance on both sides of the ball. Tune in tonight at 6:30 pm to talk about the win and a lot more on the LIVE Panther-Lair Show.

What coaching scenarios exist for Pitt? What's the worst call - or non-call - you've seen? Are the Panthers on the precipice of offensive line troubles again? Answers to those questions and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.

We've got football and basketball to discuss on today's Morning Pitt. First, there is news about one of the Panthers' biggest hoops offseason additions and it's not good. Then, we're looking at Pitt's two biggest issues on offense - and what the Panthers need to do to fix them.

From the quarterback position to a big challenge on defense, Pitt is facing a lot of questions as it heads into Saturday's game against Boston College at Acrisure Stadium. What are the biggest questions for the Panthers this week? We're breaking them down on the Morning Pitt.

From the quarterback situation to depth and injuries, Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi touched on a lot of subjects at his weekly press conference on Monday. On today's Morning Pitt, we're taking a look at some of his more notable remarks and what they mean for the team and more.

Pitt's loss to Louisville was a bad one, and it has created a lot of questions for Pat Narduzzi and the entire football program. On today's Morning Pitt, we're looking at what happened in that game, what it means for the season, what it means for the Panthers and a lot more.

Pitt blew multiple double-digit leads on Saturday to lose to Louisville 34-27 at Acrisure Stadium. After the game, we went live to talk about the loss and what happens next for this team and program.

In this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag, everybody wants something to feel good about, so we went looking for answers. Plus: is there a "super weapon" game on Pitt's schedule this season? And what will Pitt's record be when Notre Dame comes to town? All that and more in this week's Mailbag.

We've got a lot to cover today, from Aaron Donald's jersey retirement to the first ACC availability report, Louisville's running backs, Pitt's defense and a lot more on the Thursday edition of the Morning Pitt.

Pitt's defense is getting ready for its biggest challenge yet with Jeff Brohm's Louisville offense coming to town on Saturday. Today, we're talking about the Panthers' defense - where they're strong, where they've struggled and what might be some of the questions for that unit. All that and more on the Wednesday edition of the Morning Pitt.

Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi hit on a lot of topics at his weekly press conference on Monday. What were the most interesting things Narduzzi said? From the quarterback situation to the run game, penalties and more, we're breaking down some of Narduzzi's most notable comments.

The off week is over, and now Pitt is counting down to Saturday's game against Louisville. What are the biggest questions facing the Panthers this week? And what possible answers could they find? All that and more on the Monday edition of the Morning Pitt.

Why did Pat Narduzzi say Pitt's loss to West Virginia was a great one for the fans? How much is Pitt spending in NIL on the football roster? And what's going on with the offensive line? Answers to those questions and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.