Here's what to know about Pitt football true freshman QB Mason Heintschel, who has rejuvenated the Panthers' season since taking over in October.

Archie Collins IV announced on Twitter that Pitt safeties coach Cory Sanders offered him. Collins is the son of Pitt secondary/cornerbacks coach Archie Collins Collins plays for nearby Montour High School in Robinson Township, about nine miles northwest of Acrisure Stadium.

Sports editor Matthew Scabilloni writes about why Pitt football fans should still have some hope, despite the loss to Notre Dame.

Greatness is within grasp for the Pitt football program. When No. 23 Pitt hosts No. 9 Notre Dame on Saturday at Acrisure Stadium, the Panthers will be vying to stay in contention for the College Football Playoff and ACC title game.

Aaron Donald was always a big dreamer. He had to be. As an undersized defensive tackle coming out of Penn Hills High School, Donald had just three scholarship offers and only one from a Power Five program,

Notre Dame football dominated the Pittsburgh Panthers on Saturday, winning 37-15 and pushing its record to 8-2, which kept its College Football Playoff hopes al

The Panthers have built their defensive "shark" reputation in recent seasons, and the fan base has fully embraced the nickname.