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ACC commissioner says CFP expansion should be put on hold
Atlantic Coast Conference Commissioner Jim Phillips took the strongest public stance yet against expanding the College Football Playoff by the 2024 season, saying a new postseason format should not be a priority with so much uncertainty throughout college sports. “To the ACC, we...
Thorne leads No. 11 Spartans past No. 13 Pitt in Peach Bowl
ATLANTA (AP) — Michigan State capped its turnaround from from a two-win season with a fourth-quarter comeback in the Peach Bowl. Payton Thorne’s 22-yard touchdown pass to Jayden Reed gave No. 11 Michigan State the lead with less than three minutes remaining and the Spartans...
No. 11 Spartans brace for Addison, No. 13 Pitt in Peach Bowl
ATLANTA (AP) — Michigan State's last-ranked pass defense can't relax in the Peach Bowl just because Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett isn't playing. The No. 11 Spartans (10-2) still have to worry about Jordan Addison, the Biletnikoff Award winner as the nation's top wide...
Michigan State, Pitt are without biggest stars in Peach Bowl
No. 13 Pittsburgh (11-2, Atlantic Coast Conference) vs. No. 11 Michigan State (10-2, Big Ten), Thursday, 7 p.m. Eastern (ESPN) Line: Michigan State favored by 2 1/2 points, according to FanDuel Sportsbook Series record: Michigan State leads 6-0-1. ...
Pickett-less Pitt turns to Patti in Peach Bowl
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kenny Pickett walked into Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi's office last week and spent 30 minutes laughing about the 13th-ranked Panthers' remarkable season, one that carried them to the program's first ACC title and Pickett to a prime spot on NFL draft boards. ...
Pitt lands former USC quarterback Kedon Slovis
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Kedon Slovis is trading USC for Pittsburgh. The former Trojans quarterback announced Tuesday he is heading east to join the ACC champion Panthers, where he will get a chance to replace ACC Player of the Year Kenny Pickett. “I’m feeling...
MSU RB Walker, Pitt QB Pickett skipping Peach Bowl
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Peach Bowl will go on without Kenneth Walker and Kenny Pickett. Walker, an All-America running back at Michigan State, and Pickett, a record-setting quarterback for Pittsburgh, both announced Thursday they are skipping the bowl game to focus on the NFL draft....
Pitt awaits QB Pickett's decision on playing bowl game
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi is just fine if quarterback Kenny Pickett takes his time deciding whether he'll play in the Peach Bowl against Michigan State. Narduzzi said jokingly on Tuesday he's OK as long as Pickett lets him know the night before the 13th-ranked...
Pitt offensive coordinator Mark Whipple resigns
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh offensive coordinator Mark Whipple has resigned after three seasons. The team made the announcement on Tuesday, a day after Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett was named one of the four finalists for the Heisman Trophy. Whipple spent three...
No. 11 Michigan State to face Pickett, No. 11 Pitt in Peach
ATLANTA (AP) — No. 13 Pittsburgh (11-2, Atlantic Coast Conference) vs. No. 11 Michigan State (10-2, Big Ten), Dec. 30, 7 p.m. ET LOCATION: Atlanta TOP PLAYERS Pittsburgh: QB Kenny Pickett, 334-497 passing for 4,319 yards, 42...
