PITT vs. PENN STATE (#13/11) September 14, 2019 • Noon, ET Beaver Stadium (106,572/Natural Grass) • University Park, Pa. ABC-TV • Pitt Panthers Radio Network PittsburghPanthers.com • @Pitt_FB Schedules and Results Game Storylines √ √ PITT (1-1, 0-1 ACC) the 100th time in a series went a combined 37-14 (.725) Aug. 31 Virginia* (ACCN) L, 14-30 Pitt and Penn State meet for - Pitt'slast year. four Moreover, non-conference Penn State foes Sept. 7 Ohio (ACCN) W, 20-10 (9-4), UCF (12-1), Ohio (9-4) Sept. 14 at Penn State (ABC) Noon widely regarded as one of col and FCS program Delaware Sept. 21 UCF TBA lege football's classic rivalries. (7-5) each advanced to the Sept. 28 Delaware TBA agreementThis also marks that beganthe final in 2016.game postseason in 2018. Oct. 5 at Duke* TBA in a four-year scheduling Oct. 18 (Fri.) at Syracuse* (ESPN) 7 p.m. √ At one time an annual Keystone √ Junior quarterback Kenny Oct. 26 Miami* (HC) TBA State clash, this historic series Nov. 2 at Georgia Tech* TBA began in 1893 and has pitted - Nov. 14 (Thurs.) North Carolina* (ESPN) 8 p.m. Pickett is coming off one of the Nov. 23 at Virginia Tech* TBA Ohiofinest by games connecting of his career. on 70% Pick Nov. 30 Boston College* TBA againstformer highone another.school teammates ett fueled Pitt's 20-10 win over and even family members personal-best 321 yards with *ACC game (HC) Homecoming √ With 99 games played, Penn oneof his TD passes and zero (26 interceptions.of 37) for a second-most played opponent. √ Through two contests, the PENN STATE (2-0, 0-0 B1G) State ranks as the Panthers' Panthers rank 24th nationally Aug. 31 Idaho W, 79-7 Sept. 7 Buffalo W, 45-13 withPitt's 104 "Backyard all-time Brawl" meetings. series just 261 yards per game. Penn Sept. 14 Pitt Noon with West Virginia ranks first in total defense, surrendering Sept. 27 (Fri.) at Maryland* 8 p.m. √ Oct. 5 Purdue* Noon State occurred in Pittsburgh NittanyState's offense Lions are will averaging provide Oct. 12 at Iowa* TBA Pitt's(2000 last and two 2016). wins The over Panthers Penn 515Pitt's yards stiffest (26th test in to FBS). date. The Oct. 19 Michigan* TBA Oct. 26 at Michigan State* TBA in the series since 1988. √ Nov. 9 at Minnesota* TBA are seeking their first road win line starters to injury (end Nov. 16 Indiana* TBA √ Since 1979, Pitt has played at DespiteRashad Weaverlosing two and defensive tackle Key - Nov. 23 at Ohio State* TBA Beaver Stadium 11 times and is shon Camp), the Panthers have Nov. 30 Rutgers* TBA 4-7 in those contests. Pitt is 0-5 displayed a potent pass rush, *Big Ten game since a 14-7 win in 1988. Broadcast Information Pitt-Penn State Historycollecting in nine Brief sacks thus far. Television • ABC (WTAE-TV, Channel 4, in Pittsburgh) Series Began: 1893 Current Series Win Streak: Chris Fowler (play-by-play) Series Overall: PSU leads 52-43-4 PSU has won 2 (2017-18) Todd Blackledge (analyst) At Pittsburgh: Pitt leads 36-29-4 Longest Pitt Series Win Streak: Holly Rowe (reporter) At Penn State: PSU leads 18-6 14 games (1922-31, 1935-38) At Neutral Sites: PSU leads 5-1 Longest PSU Series Win Streak: Pitt Radio • 93.7 The Fan & Pitt Panthers Radio Network OT Games: DNA 10 games (1966-75) Bill Hillgrove (play-by-play) Last Meeting at Pitt: Sept. 8, 2018 Largest Pitt Victory Margin: Pat Bostick (analyst) (Penn State 51, Pitt 6) 35 points (41-6, 1931) Larry Richert (reporter) Last Meeting at PSU: Sept. 9, 2017 Largest PSU Victory Margin: (Penn State 33, Pitt 14) 59 points (59-0, 1903) SiriusXM Satellite Radio XM Channel 383, Internet Channel 990 The Coaches Pitt Coach Pat Narduzzi Penn State Coach James Franklin WPTS Radio (Pitt Student Station) • 92.1 FM Overall (season): Overall (season): 71-36 (ninth) At Pitt (season): same At Penn State (season): 47-21 (sixth) Online Audio Alma Mater: Rhode 29-25 Island, (fifth) 1990 Alma Mater: East Stroudsburg, 1995 Record vs. Penn State: 1-2 Record vs. Pitt: 2-1 937thefan.radio.com 1 PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA SERVICES PENN STATE WEEK SCHEDULE SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 No scheduled media Pat Narduzzi No scheduled media Narduzzi Radio Show Final Narduzzi No scheduled media Pitt vs. Penn State opportunities Press Conference opportunities 93.7 The Fan Press Brief opportunities Beaver Stadium Noon 6-7 p.m. 1 p.m. Noon, ET ABC-TV (WTAE, Ch. 4, in Pittsburgh) WEEKLY PRESS CONFERENCE ACC MEDIA PORTAL PITT FOOTBALL MEDIA CONTACTS Pat Narduzzi conducts his game week The ACC and XOS Digital have partnered E.J. Borghetti, Executive Associate A.D. to provide individual highlight packages (football contact) Borghetti e-mail: [email protected] Rooneypress conferences Sports Complex on Mondays and streamed at noon. R.J. Sepich, Assistant Communications Director The conferences are held at the UPMC from all ACC-controlled regular season (co-football contact) (@Pitt_FB). Video will be available later football games to approved TV news Sepich e-mail: [email protected] thatlive onday Pitt's at YouTube.com/pittlivewire. football Twitter account affiliates for the 2019 season. Upon the Celeste Welsh, Communications Coordinator conclusion of each game, highlights will (credential contact) posted on PittsburghPanthers.com. televisedbe made availablenews programming for local TV at news no Welsh e-mail: [email protected] A press conference transcript will be cost.affiliates Outlets to download may access and the use highlights, in PITT PRACTICE COVERAGE along with any weekly head coach press PITT ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS PHONE NUMBERS On designated days, the initial 30 min- Pitt Athletic Communications Office: (412) 648-8240 Heinz Field Press Box: (412) 697-7198 - conferences, through the ACC Media Pitt Football Office: (412) 648-8700 utes of Pitt football practice are open Portal. Interested affiliates should email- to the media for observation. Photog [email protected] to register for PITT FOOTBALL ON THE WEB workoutraphers are is closed. also free Reporters to shoot should practice alongthe ACC with Media credentials Portal. 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XOS Digital now offer a turnkey digital Pittsburgh, PA 15261 sessions on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. highlight license specifically designed are available for post-practice media - for local TV affiliates. This license will PITT PRACTICE FACILITY ADDRESS ences, Coach Narduzzi will have a media cover the use of ACC game footage In addition to his Monday press confer across official station websites, apps UPMC Rooney Sports Complex duringand social the mediabroadcast platforms. window Distribution is strictly 3450Pitt Football South Water Office Street PITTbriefing MEDIA on Thursdays CREDENTIALS of game weeks. of in-game highlights on any platform- Pittsburgh PA 15203 Pitt home game credentials should be requested via sportssystems.com/pitt. [email protected], regardless of toa digital receive li more cense. Interested affiliates should email ACC COMMUNICATIONS CONTACTS Questions about credential registration license. 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Swofford can be reached ACC Football Twitter: @ACCFootball collegepressbox.com/register. at [email protected]. ACC YouTube Page: YouTube.com/ACCDigitalNetwork media or you can apply for access at 2 PROBABLE PITT TWO-DEEP OFFENSE DEFENSE SPECIALISTS Wide Receiver Defensive End Placekicker 11 TAYSIR MACK (JR*, 6-2, 205) 91 PATRICK JONES II (JR*, 6-5, 260) 97 ALEX KESSMAN (JR*, 6-3, 195) 6 Aaron Mathews (SR, 6-4, 220) 6 John Morgan (FR*, 6-2, 255) or 91 Sam Scarton (FR, 6-0, 170) 25 Kaymar Mimes (FR*, 6-5, 245) Wide Receiver Punter 5 TRE TIPTON (SR*, 6-0, 185) Defensive Tackle 98 KIRK CHRISTODOULOU (SO*, 6-1, 210) 88 Dontavius Butler-Jenkins (SO*, 6-0, 215) 97 JAYLEN TWYMAN (SO*, 6-2, 290) 96 Jared Campbell (FR, 6-1, 190) 2 David Green (FR*, 6-0, 285)