Pat Narduzzi hints at renewal of Penn State-Pitt rivalry discussions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 7:36 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
During a recent media session, Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi expressed interest in reviving the long-standing football rivalry with Penn State. Narduzzi mentioned ongoing conversations regarding rescheduling the matchup, which has seen limited play in recent decades. The teams historically faced off annually for 92 years before sporadic contests resumed in the 1990s. The last game between the two programs occurred in 2019, and both sides have fan support for the rivalry's return.
- •Narduzzi hints at talks for renewing the rivalry.
- •The last game took place in 2019.
- •Historically, the teams played annually for 92 years.
- •Penn State leads the all-time series with a 10-2 record since 1989.
- •Both teams' fan bases favor a rekindled matchup.
- 7:36 PMYahoo Sports — Pat Narduzzi teases return of Penn State-Pitt rivalry
"Penn State and Pitt have a longstanding rivalry that’s been neglected, but Pat Narduzzi thinks it could return soon.
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