The Panther-Lair Podcast

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.

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.