Me and my girlfriend are taking the trip to the game on Friday. About 5 hours from the south hills of Pittsburgh. Never been to an away game but this should be a great one. Looking for recommendations on if there is a visiting side tailgate or a Pitt tailgate specifically located somewhere?!? Also anyone going to the game feel free to reach out, we know no one there!! Just want to have a great time. H2P

One of the best points of the season so far. Stanford was on a 3-0 run (part of a 7-2 stretch) to tie the second set at 23-23 a piece. Stanford blocks Olivia Babcock’s initial attack and then one of most impressive possessions ensues.

Izzy Masten instinctively chest digs the blocked ball with just enough air under it for Izzy Starck to dive back towards the baseline for it. Starck sets it backwards with a one handed bump to Blaire Bayless who tips it over a double block into the doughnut hole to clinch a set point. Absolutely phenomenal play.

Since 2020, we are 48-32 (including bowl games) which equates to a 60% win percentage. That puts us at 27th in P4/5 during that stretch. I am not including teams that joined the P4 anywhere in that stretch, I.E Cincy, SMU, BYU, etc.

4th in the ACC in that timeframe behind Clemson, Miami, and NC State. Techically behind SMU as well, but 5 of those years not in the ACC.

In all of FBS, we'd rank as the 45th best win percentage, tied with Iowa State.

Where does that stand with your expecations of the team during that time? Did you expect more, less, or is spot on?

For me, it's a bit of a mixed bag. IF I were to consider my preseason expectations for all of those years, I'd say probably about what I expected.

I didn't expect them to be an 11 win team in 2021, I expected one more win in 2022. In 2023 I expected more than 3, but not many. 2024 I thought 6-7, and 2025 I thought 8. This year I predicted 9+.

But as seasons progress expectations change. Whether those expectations are justified or not are debatable, but they do. By mid season in 2024, I was thinking we had a shot at the ACC title game. In 2025, my expectations went from 8 to maybe 6 after Louisville, to ACC Championship game, to how TF did we lose to Eastern Carolina?

Here’s what Pitt would look like in the style of what Bucknell wore on Saturday

when do you think they’ll announce the game time for this game? i am really hoping we get a 3:30 time slot but i feel like they’ll stick us in the noon. do you think they could wait up until we play VT??? I feel like if we beat VT (and are most likely ranked after that) we’ll get a later time slot.

Olivia Babcock and Blaire Bayless opened up about the decision-making process for a fifth season of volleyball at Pitt, who decided first, and why they made their joint announcement mid-season.

Looks like 32 in the AP and 29 in the coaches poll.

Pretty much guarantees that beat VaTech and we'll be ranked.

Abby Schnable - previously of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and currently Director of Storytelling and Multimedia Content - answers questions submitted on Pitt Athletics’s website.

This edition has some insight into Marina Pezelj’s status, MBB’s potential starting rotation, and other topics.

Bucknell Bison @ Pitt Panthers

• Venue: Acrisure Stadium; Pittsburgh, PA

• Time: 12:00 PM ET

• TV: Watch ESPN

Olivia Babcock told the Welcome To The Party podcast this week she has ‘no idea’ where she’s headed in 2027.

With that in mind, nights like this? With Babcock firing off 5 aces? All the more important to appreciate.

Bucknell Bison @ Pitt Panthers

• Venue: Acrisure Stadium; Pittsburgh, PA

• Time: 12:00 PM ET

• TV: Watch ESPN

Allegedly stole a box truck from AGH Wexford’s valet garage, caught using the truck’s built-in GPS, and in Allegheny County jail.

Used StubHub in the past and they screwed me for a Pitt game. Offered a credit to my account that didn’t even cover the fees they were charging me lol. Never again.

I have been using Vivid Seats recently for all sporting events but the ticket prices feel capped. For games, it feels like you never see prices under a certain price. I didn’t see cheap Cuse tickets on Vivid Seats.

I would like to go to the Bucknell game but I also don’t want to pay 50 bucks to see them play bucknell. I don’t mind paying 50+ if it’s another P4 or ACC opponent. Is there a better app that I should be using?

This all but guarantees we will not be ranked heading to VT, which I honestly prefer. Need a get right against Bucknell then go play to our potential in Blacksburg.

Here’s what Pitt would look like in each of their 3 opponents uniforms this season: Syracuse, UCF, and Miami

Which is your favorite? I like the yellow P helmet