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Pitt Chases Coastal Title On The Heels Of Beating North Carolina

By: Rob Salerno | November 17, 2021

Winning a title is never easy - in any sport, in any division. For all the abuse the Coastal Division of the ACC Conference takes, it happens to be a very solid and competitively balanced group of teams. The truth is there is a lot of parity in college football right now except for maybe 5-10 teams. For Pitt, the secret of its success has been player development. Even recruiting has been a bit sub-par for the Panthers compared to its peers. READ MORE

Pitt Hosts Clemson, Biggest Home Game In Years

By: Rob Salerno | October 18, 2021

Pitt hasn't fared too well in big home games over the years. In fact, not in big games at all. By our crude records, Pitt is 4-11 in big games under Head Coach Pat Narduzzi and has lost a whopping 41 times since 1983 to teams the Panthers were favored to win. A big game being defined as a rivalry game or to an opponent ranked in the top 15. READ MORE

Pitt & ACC Pride On The Line vs Tennessee This Saturday

By: Rob Salerno | September 9, 2021

In the long run, the game this Saturday between Pitt and Tennessee isn't very meaningful. It might help clarify a few questions about both teams but neither team's season will be destroyed with a loss or saved with a win. READ MORE

After Dominant Win over Syracuse, What Does Pitt’s Rotation Look Like?

By: Ryan Schaitkin | January 19, 2021

After a big win against Syracuse on Jan. 16 and with the return of Justin Champagnie to the team, a clearer picture of the Panthers' rotation is emerging amidst questions at the center position. READ MORE

For Jeff Capel and Pitt, Some Mystery Remains in Much Improved Frontcourt

By: Ryan Schaitkin | December 5, 2020

Through two games of the 2020-21 season, we take a look at Pitt's frontcourt situation, and dive into whether a leader has emerged in Pitt's battle for minutes at the center position. READ MORE

Terrell Brown and Onyebuchi Ezeakudo smother North Carolina center Armando Bacot.

Game Preview: Pitt Basketball vs. Drexel – November 28, 2020 – 1pm

By: Ryan Schaitkin | November 28, 2020

Pitt faces off against Drexel at the Pete at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 28. Check out the Dream Backfield game preview to get a look at what's to come this afternoon! READ MORE

Game Preview: Pitt Basketball vs. Saint Francis (PA) – November 25, 2020 – 7pm

By: Ryan Schaitkin | November 25, 2020

DreamBackfield.com offers a quick game preview for Pitt's season opener at home against Saint Francis (PA) on November 25, 2020. The game tips off at 7pm EST from the Pete, and will be broadcast on AT&T SportsNet. Join us on the live game thread for in-game coverage! READ MORE

The Enigma of Alex Kessman

By: Jim Sutter | October 16, 2020

Alex Kessman set a school record for longest Field Goal last weekend against Boston College, but missed a potential game-tying PAT in overtime. Overall the game was a microcosm of his collegiate career. READ MORE