The Panther-Lair Podcast

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.

We're talking transfers on today's Morning Pitt. How have Pitt's transfer additions done this season? How have the transfer departures done at their new schools? And which transfer would Pitt like to have back the most? All that and more on today's Morning Pitt.

We've spent a lot of time this week talking about Pitt's offense, but what about the Panthers' defense? How did that side of the ball do against West Virginia? And has Pitt been good enough on defense so far this season? We're breaking down those questions and more on today's Morning Pitt.

After struggling in Pitt's loss at West Virginia on Saturday, quarterback Eli Holstein has to make some much-needed improvement to help the Panthers going forward. What do we make of his play so far this season and in his career? And do Pat Narduzzi and Kade Bell have a big decision to make? All that and more in today's Morning Pitt.

After Pitt lost to West Virginia in the Backyard Brawl on Saturday, we went live for the Panther-Lair Post-Game Show to talk about all the ways the Panthers blew it in Morgantown. 

Saturday was a tough one, as Pitt blew a 10-point lead before losing in overtime at West Virginia in the final Backyard Brawl for three years. On today's edition of the Morning Pitt, we're talking about that game, what went wrong, how the Panthers blew it and a lot more.

In this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag, we're taking questions on Pitt's backup quarterbacks, whether Kade Bell would use two running backs together, the state of Pitt's Life Skills program and one of the most remarkable stats you'll hear today. All that and more in the Morning Pitt Mailbag.

The Backyard Brawl is two days away, so in classic sports talk fashion, we're breaking down the three - or four - biggest keys for Pitt to beat West Virginia when the Panthers go to Morgantown on Saturday. From turnovers and early leads to pressure and more, we're previewing the game from all angles.

We've got a lot to run down on the Wednesday edition of the Morning Pitt. Pitt made a big move on the NIL scene Tuesday; the Panthers have been very dangerous in one important area; and there's one weapon on the team that could be poised to break out in a big way. All that and more on today's Morning Pitt. Correction: In this episode of the Morning Pitt, we incorrectly stated that "The Searchers" was one of John Wayne's last Westerns when, in fact, he made several Westerns after that, including "Rio Bravo" and "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance," among others. We apologize for that inaccuracy.

Pat Narduzzi hit on a lot of topics at his weekly press conference on Monday. Today, we're looking at five things he said that stood out, from the rivalry with West Virginia to the offensive line, the cornerbacks and more - all on the Tuesday edition of the Morning Pitt.

What stood out in Pitt's 45-17 win over Central Michigan on Saturday? We're looking at all angles - offense, defense and special teams - to start the week with the Monday edition of the Morning Pitt.

Pitt beat Central Michigan 45-17 at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday to start the 2025 season 2-0. After the game, we went live to talk about the Panthers' win and what stood out with comments and questions from Pitt fans. 

Does Pitt's offense start fast enough? Are the Panthers' special teams going to be a strength this season? Which freshmen will see the field on Saturday? And what do you need to see to make you hopeful for the season? Answers to those questions and more in this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag.

We're hitting a bunch of topics on today's Morning Pitt, from some Pitt basketball news to recruiting updates, the keys to the Panthers winning on Saturday and a lot more.

As Pitt gets set to host Central Michigan in Week Two, what are the biggest questions facing the Panthers? From Eli Holstein's play to the run game, defensive rotations and more, we're breaking it all down on the Wednesday edition of the Morning Pitt.

What stood out in Pat Narduzzi's weekly press conference on Monday? From blocking for the run game to injuries, we're breaking down five of the most notable things Narduzzi said on today's Morning Pitt.

Pitt started the season 1-0 on Saturday, and today we're recapping the 61-9 win over Duquesne at Acrisure Stadium with a look at what the Panthers did well, the big questions from the game and a lot more.

Pitt opened the 2025 season with a blowout win over Duquesne at Acrisure Stadium. Tune in tonight at 7:00 pm for the LIVE Panther-Lair Post-Game Show to talk about what stood out and what we're taking out of the season opener.

Which players can Pitt not afford to lose? Why are there so many freshmen on the two-deep? And what can we take from Saturday's season opener against Duquesne? We've got answers to those questions and more in the Morning Pitt Mailbag.

We're going all over the place today. What's the latest on Pitt players making 53-man rosters in the NFL? What are the five toughest games on the Panthers' schedule this season? And who are five players we're looking forward to seeing in the season opener on Saturday? All that and more on today's Morning Pitt.

Pitt's season opener against Duquesne on Saturday will be interesting on a lot of levels, and we're breaking down a bunch of them on today's Morning Pitt. From some extra motivation to a unique connection and the potential for reserves, there are some notable things we expect to see at Acrisure Stadium.

Pitt released its first depth chart of 2025 on Monday, and there were a few notable listings that stood out. On the Tuesday edition of the Morning Pitt, we're looking at the surprises, the expected starters and backups and some interesting notes on how the coaches listed players - particularly the true freshmen.

In a special Monday edition of the Morning Pitt Mailbag, we're taking questions about Kade Bell's growth in Year Two, Pitt's leader in sacks, the team's record and a lot more.  …

The Pitt football team lost two reserve linebackers for the season after Pat Narduzzi announced on Thursday that Jeremiah Marcelin and Jayden Bonsu are out for the season. How does that news affect the Panthers? What impact will that have on the linebackers for 2025? All that and more on today's Morning Pitt.

On the final day of Pitt football training camp, we're wrapping it up with a look at the five most important players on the team, the five biggest position battles, the five biggest questions and the five biggest games on the schedule.

We're covering a lot of ground on today's Morning Pitt, from looking at the Panthers' offense a different way, a receiver commit in the 2026 class who is looking around and an early look at the Pitt mens basketball team's non-conference schedule.

We all came into training camp with certain expectations for the Pitt football team. Now that camp is almost over, who have been the players who exceeded those expectations the most? We've got our top five surprises of camp on today's Morning Pitt.

In this week's Morning Pitt Mailbag, we've got questions about freshmen who will or won't redshirt, reasons for optimism, approaches to scheduling and a lot more.