Pickett passes Pittsburgh past Duke, 54-29
3 years, 1 month ago

Pickett passes Pittsburgh past Duke, 54-29

Associated Press  

DURHAM, N.C. — Kenny Pickett threw three touchdown passes and ran for a score as Pittsburgh pulled away to beat Duke 54-29 on Saturday. “Getting into the rhythm of the game.” Sam Scarton kicked four field goals on his 21st birthday for Pittsburgh, which leads the ACC’s Coastal Division and improved to 4-0 in road games. Pittsburgh went ahead for good on Pickett’s 22-yard scramble with four minutes left in the first half after an array of potential momentum-turning plays. We didn’t get them enough pressure on the quarterback.” Duke drove to the Pittsburgh 1-yard line on the game’s opening possession before Durant’s fumble and a wild chase for the ball.

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Kenny Pickett is eyeing consistency as Steelers’ homestand ends with a visit from Packers
1 year, 1 month ago

Kenny Pickett is eyeing consistency as Steelers’ homestand ends with a visit from Packers

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — The Kenny Pickett the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted — the swaggy, sublimely confident and ultra-competitive quarterback who practically willed the University of Pittsburgh to an ACC title two years ago — is not always the Kenny Pickett that takes the field. “He’s awesome in the fourth quarter,” Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said. PICKENS’ PLIGHT Steelers wide receiver George Pickens …

Pickett hits Johnson for late touchdown as the Steelers slip past Levis, Titans 20-16
1 year, 2 months ago

Pickett hits Johnson for late touchdown as the Steelers slip past Levis, Titans 20-16

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers know their margin for error is impossibly thin. Kenny Pickett threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Diontae Johnson with 4:02 to go and Pittsburgh’s defense turned away Tennessee rookie quarterback Will Levis twice in the final minutes as the Steelers rallied for a 20-16 victory on Thursday night. We all are confident in each other.” …

Pickett hits Pickens for late touchdown as Steelers rally to stun mistake-prone Ravens 17-10
1 year, 2 months ago

Pickett hits Pickens for late touchdown as Steelers rally to stun mistake-prone Ravens 17-10

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Mike Tomlin spent a portion of the week showing the Pittsburgh Steelers clips of their longtime rivalry with the Baltimore Ravens. Until, that is, the end, when a precocious play by a rookie whose father knows a thing or two about beating the Ravens led to a pair of throws that erased 56 minutes of offensive ineptitude, the …

Kenny Pickett passes for 2 touchdowns as Pittsburgh Steelers top Las Vegas Raiders 23-18
1 year, 3 months ago

Kenny Pickett passes for 2 touchdowns as Pittsburgh Steelers top Las Vegas Raiders 23-18

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — Even picking up first downs was a challenge for Pittsburgh’s offense in the first two games, so much so that fans loudly chanted for a change in the offensive coordinator. All is not settled after the Steelers’ 23-18 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday night, but Kenny Pickett said it was something to build upon …

Steelers display big-play ability as Pickett, Warren shine in 27-15 preseason victory over Bills
1 year, 4 months ago

Steelers display big-play ability as Pickett, Warren shine in 27-15 preseason victory over Bills

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers spent all of the spring and most of the summer talking about building an offense capable of big plays, the kind they’ve been lacking for large swaths of the past few seasons. Jaylen Warren sprinted practically untouched for a 62-yard score, Pickett delivered a perfect 25-yard strike to Pat Freiermuth and the Steelers breezed past …

Kaboly: Kenny Pickett time? If Steelers’ defense can’t be elite, play the rookie
2 years, 3 months ago

Kaboly: Kenny Pickett time? If Steelers’ defense can’t be elite, play the rookie

New York Times  

CLEVELAND — Mitch Trubisky didn’t play poorly. Still, the deep ball returned to a degree, he didn’t commit a turnover, the running game looked the best it has and Trubisky used his legs more out of purpose than necessity. “That’s our job — to play defense, get some stops, make the field manageable for the offense and try to get …

Pitt QB Pickett’s stock surging after ACC championship
3 years ago

Pitt QB Pickett’s stock surging after ACC championship

Associated Press  

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Pickett’s ascent to a likely Heisman Trophy candidate and a prospective first-round NFL draft pick took another big step forward as he threw for 253 yards and two touchdowns and ran for a 58-yard score, helping Pittsburgh defeat Wake Forest 45-21 on Saturday night and giving …

Pickett throws 4 TD passes in Pitt’s 31-14 win at Syracuse
3 years, 1 month ago

Pickett throws 4 TD passes in Pitt’s 31-14 win at Syracuse

Associated Press  

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi was worried about a letdown. Pickett threw for four touchdowns to break the Pittsburgh school record for scoring passes in a season, and the 20th-ranked Panthers beat Syracuse 31-14 on Saturday night for their fourth straight win heading into next week’s Atlantic Coast Conference championship against Wake Forest. I’m just grateful for it …

No. 20 Pittsburgh visits Syracuse; win or else for Orange
3 years, 1 month ago

No. 20 Pittsburgh visits Syracuse; win or else for Orange

Associated Press  

20 Pittsburgh at Syracuse, Saturday at 7:30 p.m. EST. Panthers quarterback Kenny Pickett has 36 TD passes on the year and the offense is averaging 370 yards passing and 9.1 yards per attempt. FACTS & FIGURES Pickett ranks third in ACC history with 11,841 passing yards and is just 64 yards shy of passing Clemson’s Tajh Boyd for second. Pickett …

No. 17 Pitt can cement its spot as Coastal leader vs. Miami
3 years, 2 months ago

No. 17 Pitt can cement its spot as Coastal leader vs. Miami

Associated Press  

17 Pittsburgh, Saturday at noon EDT. He’s thrown for 23 touchdowns against just one interception and became Pitt’s all-time leader in pass completions last week against Clemson. Miami’s secondary gave up 310 yards and two scores in a narrow win over N.C. State last Saturday and will play without leading tackler Bubba Bolden, who is out for the season with …

Pickett leads Pitt to 28-7 victory over Virginia Tech
3 years, 2 months ago

Pickett leads Pitt to 28-7 victory over Virginia Tech

Associated Press  

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Kenny Pickett threw two touchdown passes and rushed for a score to lead Pittsburgh to a 28-7 victory over Virginia Tech on Saturday. Just play Pitt football.” Pickett, arguably the leader for ACC Player of the Year at the season’s halfway point, now has thrown 21 touchdown passes and just one interception. “It’s my job to get …

Pickett’s 2 TDs key Pitt rout of UMass, 51-7
3 years, 3 months ago

Pickett’s 2 TDs key Pitt rout of UMass, 51-7

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Kenny Pickett threw for two touchdowns passes and the Pitt defense held Massachusetts to 209 yards of total offense as the Panthers cruised to a 51-7 season-opening victory on Saturday. The Panthers held UMass to 209 yards of total offense, sacking Lytle five times, making six tackles for loss and forcing a fumble. NEW FOCUS IN THE PASS …

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