Pitt Football Holds First Spring Scrimmage

Details emerge from the team's closed-door practice session at Acrisure Stadium.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 9:12pm

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Pitt football held its first intrasquad scrimmage of the spring practice season on Saturday at Acrisure Stadium. While the session was closed to the media, Pittsburgh Sports Now was able to gather details on the key takeaways from the closed-door practice.

Why it matters

Spring practices are crucial for college football teams to evaluate talent, install new schemes, and prepare for the upcoming season. This first scrimmage provides an early glimpse into the Panthers' progress under new head coach Pat Narduzzi.

The details

The scrimmage featured a mix of first-team, second-team, and third-team players going head-to-head in a full-contact practice session. Standout performers included redshirt junior quarterback Nick Patti, who had a strong showing, and the defensive line, which dominated the offensive front at times.

  • Pitt football held its first intrasquad scrimmage of spring practice on Saturday, March 22, 2026.
  • Spring practice for the Panthers began in late February 2026.

The players

Nick Patti

A redshirt junior quarterback for the Pitt Panthers.

Pat Narduzzi

The head coach of the Pitt Panthers football team.

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What they’re saying

“The defense really stepped up today and made some big plays. It's still early, but I'm encouraged by what I saw from the guys.”

— Pat Narduzzi, Head Coach

What’s next

Pitt will continue spring practice over the next few weeks, leading up to the team's annual Blue-Gold spring game on April 12.

The takeaway

This first scrimmage provides an early indication that Pitt's defense could be a strength in 2026, while the offense still has work to do to find consistency under new starting quarterback Nick Patti.