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Bruce's Take - Notre Dame Pummels Pitt 37-15 in Dominant Road Performance
Coming into this game, there was a lot of weirdness to start the week with Pitt Head Coach Pat Narduzzi stating that "It is not an ACC game. I'd gladly get beaten 103 or 110 -10 in that game. They could put up 100 on us as long as we win the next two after that." Photo via Notre Dame Athletics If that wasn't bad enough, he appeared on the Pat McAfee show and explained that the statement was made because he was "trying to take the pressure off the team," and then followed it u

Bruce Straughan
Nov 165 min read


Notre Dame vs. Pitt - IT Staff Predictions
Notre Dame and Pitt are set to square off tomorrow at Noon in a College Football Gameday affair with both teams' playoff hopes hanging in the balance. Despite that, Pat Narduzzi's Panthers could lose by 100 and he won't bat an eye, apparently. Narduzzi's disdain for the Irish is well-documented over the years and is once again at the center of attention in a game that draws national spectacle. Let's dive into our staff predictions! Photo via Pitt Athletics Brenden Duffy - Edi

Liam Gaudet
Nov 148 min read


Exploiting the Matchups: Pitt vs. Notre Dame
Notre Dame gears up for what should be their biggest remaining test of the season. With playoff chances on the line, this is a "must-win" for the Irish, and it will serve as their last chance to perform well against another ranked opponent. Let's take a look at the matchups that favor the Irish, as well as the ones that don't. Advantages Notre Dame Passing Attack vs. Pitt Passing Secondary Overall, the Pitt defense is a pretty good unit, ranking in the top 40 in most defensiv

Noah Wehby
Nov 134 min read


Unstoppable Force vs Immovable Object or Jeremiyah Love vs Pitt's Front Seven - Breaking Down the Panthers' Defense
Irish RB Jeremiyah Love, a potential Heisman candidate, could be tasked with his biggest test since last season’s National Championship against Ohio State. While Pitt’s secondary has been prone to mistakes, their run defense is among the best in the country, with good run-stoppers at nearly every level. The Panthers’ ability to limit opposing teams' top rushers has no doubt been a factor in their current five-game winning streak.

Brenden Duffy
Nov 139 min read


Notre Dame Defense Looks to Slow Down Productive Pitt Pass Attack: Previewing the Panthers Offense
Seven days after not being asked to do much against Navy’s heavy-run attack, Notre Dame's middling pass defense will be tasked with a challenge this week against Pitt’s pass-heavy offense. Following back-to-back early-season losses, the Panthers benched second-year starting QB Eli Holstein in favor of freshman Mason Heintschel. Since the move, both the offense and wins have picked up with Pitt entering this weekend 5-0 with Heintschel leading the way.

Brenden Duffy
Nov 118 min read


The Anatomy of the Schedule: Breaking Down the 2025 Season, Volume IV
As fall camp creeps around the corner, it is a perfect time for Notre Dame fans to begin to comprehend the path that lies ahead of them in 2025.

Liam Farrell
Aug 73 min read


#12 Notre Dame Sends Home #13 Pitt on Last-Second Free Throw; Advances to ACC Tournament Second Round
Notre Dame’s season will live on for at least one more day as they sent home Pitt in a 55-54 victory that came down to the very last second.

Brenden Duffy
Mar 113 min read


Notre Dame Gets Past Pitt as Burton & Davis Combine for 41
Notre Dame Men's Basketball returned to the win column on Saturday afternoon following their 76-72 victory over Pitt in South Bend.

Brenden Duffy
Feb 222 min read
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