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RB Who? Pitt trying to find answers during spring drills

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Notre Dame tight end Michael Mayer pulls in a ball for a touchdown against Pitt defensive back Paris Ford in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP)

Pitt S Paris Ford opts out of the remainder of 2020 season

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct,. 3, 2020, file photo, Pittsburgh Panthers defensive back Jason Pinnock (15) talks with official Jim Corpora after a pass interference penalty in the first half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State, in Pittsburgh. N.C. State beat Pitt 30-29. Pitt entered October unbeaten. Reality has come quickly. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

Same old Pitt? Panthers stuck in neutral after hot start

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

No. 24 Pitt looks to stay perfect against N.C. State

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh linebacker SirVocea Dennis takes down Louisville quarterback Malik Cunningham as he gets a pass off in the fourth quarter during an NCAA college football game at Heinz Field, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP)

Punishing Pitt: No. 24 Panthers relying on dominant defense

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) throws a pass as Syracuse defensive lineman Kingsley Jonathan (9) pressures during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

No. 25 Pitt overcomes mistakes, slips by Syracuse 21-10

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi talks wit Damarri Mathis during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Austin Peay, Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

No. 25 Pitt prepping for sterner test against Syracuse

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - In this file photo from Nov. 14, 2019, Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi, center, celebrates a 34-27 overtime win against North Carolina in an NCAA college football game in Pittsburgh. Narduzzi enters his sixth season at Pittsburgh with a potentially dominant defense, and little respect. The Panthers didn't receive a single vote in the preseason AP Top 25, a sign his program still has something to prove in 2020. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

Pitt wary, optimistic as it hosts Austin Peay in 2020 opener

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - In this file photo from Aug. 31, 2019, Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) looks to pass during an NCAA college football game against Virginia, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh starts the season with a potentially dominant defense, and little respect. The Panthers didn't receive a single vote in the preseason AP Top 25, a sign his program still has something to prove in 2020. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

Pitt to rely on dominant defense to gain traction in ACC

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 9, 2018, file photo, Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi watches drills during an NCAA college football practice in Pittsburgh. Narduzzi shut down practice for a day last week when several players self-reported symptoms associated with COVID-19. All of them tested negative, but it provided an eye-opening insight into what coaching is like during a pandemic.(AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

Collisions … or COVID-19? Pitt relieved after scare

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 7, 2019, file photo, Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi works the sideline during an NCAA college football game against Ohio in Pittsburgh. Narduzzi has no plans to head back to Michigan State, shooting down speculation he is interested in coaching the Spartans following longtime Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio's retirement. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

Pat Narduzzi: No plans to return to Michigan State football

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

FILE - In a Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019 file photo, Eastern Michigan quarterback Mike Glass III looks to throw against Central Michigan during an NCAA football game in Mount Pleasant, Mich. Pittsburgh and Eastern Michigan will meet in the Quick Lane Bowl, on Dec. 26, 2019, hoping to end postseason droughts. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)

Pitt, Eastern Michigan seeking elusive bowl win in Detroit

By LARRY LAGE - Associated Press

Pittsburgh wide receiver Shocky Jacques-Louis runs the football during an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Bell)

Pitt eyeing strong finish, BC eyeing bowl berth in finale

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh running back Vincent Davis (22) is tackled by Georgia Tech defensive lineman Djimon Brooks (86) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Pitt overcomes 3 turnovers, beats Georgia Tech 20-10

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Syracuse coach Dino Babers watches a replay on the scoreboard during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against North Carolina State in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Syracuse hosts Pittsburgh in key game for Orange

By JOHN KEKIS - Associated Press

Pitt defensive lineman Patrick Jones II and defensive back Damar Hamlin celebrate a stop in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Delaware Saturday, Sept. 28 2019, at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh. (Matt Freed/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP)

Pitt survives scare from Delaware, 17-14

By ALAN SAUNDERS - Associated Press

Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi, right, talks with an official during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Central Florida, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

After ‘Pitt Special,’ Panthers to avoid letdown vs Blue Hens

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi reacts during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Penn State in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)

Pitt’s Narduzzi: “No regrets” over decision to kick vs. PSU

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi watches as his team plays against Virginia in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Panthers looks to avoid 0-2 start as Solich-led Ohio visits

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) tumbles over Virginia linebacker Zane Zandier (33) for a first down in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pickett, Panthers look to hang tough after rough opener

By WILL GRAVES - Associated Press