Pat Narduzzi questions Penn State's ranking after Pitt's win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 8:52 PM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi criticized college football poll voters following his team’s 5-0 start after a win against Virginia Tech. During a press conference, he hinted at a rival school, referring to them as 'the school down the road', questioning their merit for being ranked in the top 25. Narduzzi's comments come as the Panthers recently entered the Coaches Poll and AP Top 25, while Penn State has struggled, losing back-to-back games after a promising start. The rivalry between Pitt and Penn State, which dates back to 1893, remains a topic of interest as both teams navigate a challenging season.
- •Pitt improves to 5-0 with a win against Virginia Tech.
- •Narduzzi questions Penn State's ranking methodology.
- •Penn State began the season ranked but suffered consecutive losses.
- •The rivalry between Pitt and Penn State continues amid contrasting seasons.
- 8:52 PMYahoo Sports — Did Pat Narduzzi call out Penn State while chiding college poll voting?
"While chiding college poll voters on how they rank teams, Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi appeared to call out Penn State - or, 'the school down the road.'
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