Pittsburgh Panthers

The Pittsburgh Panthers represent the University of Pittsburgh, competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference from Acrisure Stadium, the shared home they use for major games in the heart of the Steel City. The Panthers embody blue-collar, hard-nosed football that reflects Pittsburgh's industrial heritage and working-class identity. Pitt has produced legendary running backs and dominant defensive linemen, with a tradition of physical play in the trenches. The program benefits from a passionate Western Pennsylvania fanbase and deep ties to the region's football culture. The Panthers compete in the ACC while maintaining rivalries that span the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic.

Pitt football began in 1890 and became a national power under Pop Warner in the 1910s and Jock Sutherland in the 1920s and 1930s, winning multiple national championships. Tony Dorsett won the Heisman in 1976 while leading Pitt to its most recent consensus national title. Dan Marino, Hugh Green, and Larry Fitzgerald are among the many legends who wore the blue and gold. The Backyard Brawl with West Virginia remains one of college football's most passionate rivalries despite conference separation. Pitt's nine claimed national championships reflect a century of excellence, from the early days of the sport through the modern era.