Locked On Pitt - Daily Podcast On University of Pittsburgh Panthers Football & Basketball

Nick is joined by Matt Sheehan of Locked On Spartans for a Peach Bowl crossover episode! What is the significance of Pat Narduzzi returning home? How can Pitt attack Michigan State? What weaknesses can the Spartans take advantage of against Pitt? Will Nick Patti rise to the occasion? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to  bu...

Pitt is merely a day away from playing Michigan State in the Peach Bowl. While the defense will face a tough task in this Michigan State offense, what can they do to capitalize on Payton Thorne's processing? Could they do what they did to Sam Hartman? Then, outside of just the stats, how can Pitt make things easy for Nick Patti? Lastly, Pitt Men's Basketball fell to Notre Dame. What does it say ab...

Michigan State lost star running back Kenneth Walker after he opted out, but they still employ a lethal passing attack. What does Peyton Throne bring to the table? Why should you worry about Jayden Reed and Jalen Nailor for the Spartans? With Damarri Mathis opting out, who will replace him, and could young guys see more work? Lastly, what does Michigan State do schematically that could give Pitt i...

Pitt has officially named their interim offensive coordinator. While it may not be Brennan Marion, it is Tim Salem. What about Salem sticks out as making sense? What gameplan could he have for Nick Patti? Pitt may get Melquise Stovall and Jaylon Barden back. What could their return mean for Pitt against Michigan State? Lastly, we go over the Michigan State defense. What is their weakness Pitt coul...

On this special Christmas-themed edition of Locked On Pitt, who could potentially fit well with Kedon Slovis as an Offensive Coordinator? Could it be someone from Western Pennsylvania? Then, Nick outlines his Christmas wishlist for Pitt athletics? What is number one and why is it Pitt Men's Basketball? Then, what is the surprise second thing on that list? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Bui...

On Wednesday, the entire Pitt offense announced that they were returning for the 2022 season to run it back for one more run. What does it mean for Pitt's offense? Outside of the obvious, how does it help Kedon Slovis in his pursuit of an ACC Championship? Then, how can Nick Patti step up in the Peach Bowl? What should the game plan be for him? Lastly, we highlight Pitt's win over Jacksonville. Wh...

Kedon Slovis has officially signed the dotted line for Pitt. What does his signing mean for Pitt? Why is it so important that Pitt enters 2022 in a win-now mode? What are the strengths of Slovis' game? Where does Slovis lack in his game? Can he overcome his injuries? Lastly, what are realistic expectations for Slovis and Pitt in 2022? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a...

Pitt's assistants thus far on the offseason have been somewhat of a hot commodity. What's the new place of interest for Brennan Marion? Was there anything to those Charlie Partridge to Miami rumors? Anyone else Pitt fans should be worried about? Then, we discuss the Men's Basketball team. Ithiel Horton's hearing got moved up, when could he return? What impact would he have? What's Pitt's outlook v...

The rumors are officially swirling! Is there any real chance for Pitt to actually land Kedon Slovis? If they do, what would it mean for the program moving forward? Then, we break down Pitt Men's Basketball team after they went to Madison Square Garden and knocked off St John's. What does the win say about the team and are they improving? What are the reasonable ACC expectations for a team like the...

Kenny Pickett officially announced that he was opting out of the Peach Bowl Thursday night. What are the implications? Why should you not blame Pickett despite other top QBs playing? Then, Brennan Marion is drawing interest in the open market. Could he leave Pitt? Lastly, Pitt Volleyball fell to Nebraska in the Final Four. What were the causes of their downfall? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponso...

Pitt finished off a small recruiting class in the early signing period Wednesday. Who are some standouts in the class? Can anyone get significant playing time early on? How hard will Pitt attack the transfer portal? Could they add more recruits? Also, Pitt volleyball heads to Columbus to take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers. How far can they go and what challenges will Nebraksa present? Support Us By...

Nick Farabaugh is joined by Locked On Auburn host Zac Blackerby to discuss Camden Brown's recruitment. Who will win the recruiting battle, Auburn or Pitt? Can Pitt land any other of their high-priority targets on National Signing Day? Why is the class shaping up to be so small? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to  builtbar...

Pitt looks to be attacking the transfer portal with fervor. Can they land quarterback target Chubba Purdy and wide receiver target Konata Mumpfield? What other positions could they look to add to in the transfer portal? Then, what about Jeff Capel's situation at Pitt right now signals the most alarm? Sonos Today's episode is brought to you by SONOS. Sonos is the Official Sponsor of ESPN College Fo...

Nick Farabaugh, NCAAF and NFL analyst, breaks down Pitt Men's Basketball whirlwind of the last few weeks, including their loss to Monmouth. What do they have to fix? What must be done differently? Then, he breaks down Kenny Pickett's trip to New York. What does his trip mean for the program? Lastly, he breaks down Pitt Volleyball's trip to the Final Four. Could they win it all? Sonos Today's episo...

Nick Farabaugh, NCAAF and NFL analyst, breaks down Kenny Pickett's Heisman Trophy case from a statistical and impact perspective. What is the special trait that gives him a case? How does he compare to Bryce Young? Is is likely that he actually could take home the trophy? Netsuite Today's episode is brought to you by NetSuite. NetSuite is the #1 Cloud Financial System to power your growth. Head to...

With Mark Whipple's departure, Kenny Pickett is seemingly mulling over his decision of whether to play in the Peach Bowl or not. However, if he does he should not be blamed one bit. What are the reasons for that rationale? What could he gain by playing, if anything? Also, who are some potential outside candidates that could become Pitt's next offensive coordinator? On Location On Location is THE O...

Mark Whipple is officially out as Pitt's offensive coordinator. Now that it appears that Whipple will be heading to Nebraska to join Scott Frost's staff, what is Pitt losing with Whipple? Who will call the plays against Michigan State in the Peach Bowl? Is there a suitable in-house option? What does Narduzzi's tenure tell us about who it could be? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar B...

Nick Farabaugh, NCAAF and NFL analyst, breaks down Pitt's offensive performance against Wake Forest. What can Pitt do about their center situation? Who are the unsung heroes? Then, he discusses the fake slide. Was it fair or foul? Should it be addressed moving forward? Lastly, what does it mean to see Kenny Pickett get his invite to the Heisman Trophy ceremony in New York? Omaha Steaks The holiday...

Nick Farabaugh, NCAAF and NFL analyst, breaks down Pitt's ACC Championship victory over Wake Forest. Before the entire football aspect of it, how was the atmosphere in Charlotte, and what made the feeling special overall? Then, what did Pitt do defensively that caused Wake Forest to sputter after the second quarter? Is there one star and where can Pitt's defense go from here before the Peach Bowl?...

Nick Farabaugh, NCAAF and NFL analyst, is joined by Andrew Moss to breakdown Pitt versus Wake Forest for the ACC Championship game. Who should Pitt fans be worried about? What are the issues that Pitt could exploit against the Demon Deacons' defense? Is there a potential for a defensive stalwart match or will this be a track meet? Sonos Today's episode is brought to you by SONOS. Sonos is the Offi...

Nick Farabaugh, NCAAF and NFL analyst, is joined by Locked On Steelers host and DK Pittsburgh Sports Pitt Beat Writer Chris Carter to discuss Pitt's flu outbreak and how it could affect Pitt's preparation as they prepare for Wake Forest. Then, Nick discusses the decommitment of Camden Brown and who Pitt could look at in the transfer market. In addition, he breaks down how Pitt can attack Wake Fore...

Nick Farabaugh, NCAAF and NFL analyst, breaks down what Pitt can possibly do to slow down Sam Hartman and an explosive Wake Forest offense. Can they replicate what Clemson did to slow Wake Forest down? What should the overall, realistic goal of the defense be? How do 21 All-ACC selections speak to about the program? After a brutal loss, where can Jeff Capel and Pitt Men's Basketball go from here?...

Nick Farabaugh, NCAAF and NFL analyst, breaks down Pitt's victory over Syracuse. Are there any concerns about Pitt's offense slow starts in recent weeks? How can Pitt's offense exploit the Wake Forest defense? Will the injuries finally catch up to them? What can be taken away from the defense's strong performance against Sean Tucker and company? Are there any things to take away from the game that...

Nick Farabaugh, NCAAF and NFL analyst, breaks down Pitt's upcoming matchup against the Syracuse Orange. Can Pitt slow down Sean Tucker and the Orange rushing attack? Will Garrett Williams be a potential game wrecker for Pitt's offense? How do the Panthers match up against the Orange overall? Netsuite Today's episode is brought to you by NetSuite. NetSuite is the #1 Cloud Financial System to power...

Nick Farabaugh, NCAAF and NFL analyst, breaks down Pitt's impressive list of accolade nominations. Why is it important for Pitt players to be nominated for these awards and how can it help Pat Narduzzi continue to build his program. In addition, Nick breaks down Syracuse and their powerful rushing attack. Could Sean Tucker and Garrett Shrader be too much for Pitt to handle? Lastly, Pitt Men's Bask...