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

Nick Farabuagh, NCAAF and NFL analyst, breaks down Pitt's defensive performance against the Virginia Cavaliers. While they won, Brennan Armstrong carved up the defense. Was it more due to personnel or scheme? Could it be both? How much concern should you have for the future with this defensive issue? Are the linebackers up to snuff? Sonos Today's episode is brought to you by SONOS. Sonos is the Of...

Pitt is officially heading to Charlotte, and Nick Farabaugh, NCAAF and NFL analyst, is here to break it all down. Is it time to finally give Pat Narduzzi his dues after achieving the breakout season that has eluded his tenure? How high should the expectations be for Pitt over these final 3 games? What made Pitt so effective offensively on Saturday? Are injuries taking a toll? Who should Pitt want...

Nick Farabaugh, NCAAF and NFL analyst, is joined by the Pitt News' Zack Gibney to preview the high-powered Virginia Cavaliers. What is the status of Brennan Armstrong, and if he does play how effective will he be against Pitt's pass rush? Can Pitt change tempo and run on the porous Virginia rushing attack? Just how crazy can this get as an offensive shootout? What is the vibe around the schools as...

Nick Farabaugh, NCAAF and NFL analyst, breaks down Jordan Addison's case to be named as the winner of the Biletnikoff Award as it stands. Does he have enough merit? Then, he breaks down Blake Zubovic and Matt Goncalves's performance against UNC. Should they be cause for concern on Saturday if Huoy or Kradel can not play? Then, he breaks down the personnel of Virginia's defense. Who are the standou...

Nick Farabuagh, NCAAF and NFL analyst, talks about the firing of Justin Fuente and situations around the ACC Coastal and why it could mean a big opportunity for Pitt as they approach a potential breakout season. In addition, what is there to make of Pitt's win over UNC Wilmington? Was there more bad than good? Lastly, Keyshon Camp unexpectedly will suit. Why does his return mean so much? Support U...

Nick Farabaugh, NCAAF and NFL analyst, breaks down Kenny Pickett's Heisman candidacy. Has he done enough to be a worthy contender? Can he get an invite to New York? Then, Nick breaks down Brennan Armstrong and the Virginia offense. Even if the Virginia QB plays, will Pitt's Defense be too much? Then, he talks about the importance of Pitt's defensive line against Virginia's high-flying attack. Can...

Nick Farabaugh, NCAAF and NFL analyst, breaks down the Pitt MBB loss to West Virginia in Morgantown. Is there any remedy for this team's issues this year? Can Capel somehow save his job? Then, he breaks down the Pitt offense and why Lucas Krull and Gavin Bartholomew mean so much. Can Pitt continue to overcome the loss of Taysir Mack? Lastly, Nick issues an apology to Erick Hallett. Why the safety'...

Nick Farabaugh, NCAAF and NFL expert, breaks down Pitt's 30-23 overtime victory over North Carolina. How did the defense step up from previous games? What did Sam Howell and North Carolina do to find some effectiveness in the second half? Who is to blame for the offense sputtering the second half? Should there be long-term concerns? Did Pat Narduzzi's coaching job make this harder than it needed t...

Nick Farabaugh, NCAAF and NFL analyst, is joined by Locked On ACC host Candace Cooper to preview the Pitt and North Carolina clash. Will UNC's offensive line be able to hold up against Pitt's aggressive approach? Can Sam Howell outduel Kenny Pickett? Will Pitt's other weapons be able to step up in the absence of Taysir Mack and Jaylon Barden? Which defense will make the key stops needed to win the...

Nick Farabaugh, NCAAF and NFL analyst, breaks down Pitt's upcoming game against North Carolina on two fronts. FIrst, what makes Sam Howell so great? Nick deep dives into Howell's rushing profile and what makes him particularly dynamic. Then, he talks about how Pitt could potentially exploit North Carolina on the ground. Also, Pitt took an ugly loss to the Citadel on Tuesday. What does it mean for...

Nick Farabaugh, NCAAF and NFL analyst, breaks down Pitt's offensive performance against the Duke Blue Devils. Should Israel Abanikanda get more touches? Is Rodney Hammond a better all-around back than Vincent Davis? Was Mark Whipple wrong for deploying Davis near the goal line? How did Pitt's receivers look in the absence of Taysir Mack, Jaylon Barden, and Melquise Stovall? What does the loss of I...

Nick Farabaugh, NCAAF and NFL analyst, breaks down Pitt's 54-29 victory over Duke on the road. In the episode, he breaks down the storylines of Pitt's season, including first half and second half differences that showcase the team's story arc over their games. In addition, he talks about the first quarter struggles the defense showcased and why they occurred, but also things to be taken away from...

Nick Farabaugh, NCAAF and NFL analyst, is joined by J.J. Jackson, the host of Locked On Blue Devils for a crossover episode to preview the upcoming Pitt and Duke football game on Saturday. What are some key matchups to watch as the game unfolds? Can Duke bounce back from their two dismal performances? What can Pitt do as they try to bounce back from their loss? What are our predictions for the gam...

Nick Farabaugh, NCAAF and NFL analyst, breaks down what Wendell Davis transferring means for the Panthers lineabacking corps. What are they losing in Davis' skillset? Who now will replace his snaps at the MIKE linebacker position? Why does it mean a significant change for SirVocea Dennis? Also, we preview Duke's defense, their scheme, and why Pitt should be able to move the ball well against them....

Nick Farabaugh, NCAAF and NFL analyst, breaks down why Pitt's 25th overall ranking in the College Football playoff means a lot for the Pitt program, even if they have no chance of making it proper. Also, he discusses Nike Sibande's season-ending knee injury and what it means for Jeff Capel's squad moving forward. Lastly, he talks about Matateo Durant and why he will be Pitt's biggest threat agains...

Nick Farabaugh, NCAAF and NFL analyst, breaks down Pitt's offense in their loss versus Miami. What could Mark Whipple have done differently in the goal line sequence? Was the Pitt Special 2.0 truly a bad play call? Did Kenny Pickett's tape show more blemishes than the stat line? How could the loss of Taysir Mack affect the Pitt offense? Was the offensive line up to the standard performance? Suppor...

After Pitt's loss to Miami, Nick dives head first into what went wrong for the Panthers on Saturday. What was the biggest problem? How much did Pitt's missed tackling affect the outcome of the game? Were the issues personnel or schematic related? Is there still reason to believe the sky isn't falling on the Panthers? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that...

Nick breaks down Miami and Pitt's matchup in full length and detail to discuss if this is a potential trap game for Pitt and what they must do to win. Who is Pitt's X-Factors on both sides of the ball? Can Cam Bright regain form to help stop Jaylan Knighton out of the backfield? Will Kenny Pickett and the offense be able to exploit an inexperienced Miami secondary? What does Pitt have to do to mak...

Nick breaks down the Miami Hurricanes offense, spearheaded by the trio of Tyler Van Dyke, Charleston Rambo, and Jaylan Knighton. How can they exploit the Pitt defense and what must Pitt do to solve the issues they can present? In addition, Nick breaks down the Pitt Star LB position and why it is the biggest remaining issue on the Pitt defense. Lastly, what can Mark Whipple schematically do to limi...

Nick breaks down Kenny Pickett's masterful performance against the Clemson Tigers and how much it helped his draft stock. How high can Pickett go in the NFL Draft? Also, is Pitt beginning to see the fruits of their victories and promising with two new recruits committing? Miami lost a key safety in Bubba Bolden for the season, however, they have talented young safeties. Still, could this be a plac...

Nick breaks down Pitt's offensive line and just how their leap has manifested itself on the field. What did Pitt's addition of Marcus Minor mean to the team? Why is Pitt's 4th quarter dominance over the past three games such a huge component of their success? Of the five games left on their ACC schedule, which game is the scariest for Pitt? Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! SweatBlock Get it...

Nick breaks down Pitt's huge win over the Clemson Tigers at an energetic Heinz Field. He breaks down the implications of the win, including how Pitt's win completely breaks old program narratives. What did the defense continue to show in the stifling performance against the Tigers? Nick also breaks down the running backs stepping up in relief of Izzy Abanikanda and why there should be optimism eve...

Nick dives into Clemson and previews Pitt's big matchup on Saturday. Can Kenny Pickett change the narrative and finally crack the code against Clemson? Can Pitt's defense continue their strong stretch of games versus D.J. Uiagalelei, Justyn Ross, and the Tigers? Will Pitt ultimately come out on top Saturday afternoon? McDonald's This episode of Locked On (your team name) is brought to you by McDon...

Nick is joined by Clemson Beat Writer Matt Connolly from ClemsonSports.com with On3Sports. Nick and Matt break down Clemson's offensive struggles and how the Clemson offense can try to at least crack those struggles. In addition, we break down the fan atmosphere around both fanbases in anticipation of the game. Lastly, we break down Pitt's offense against Clemson's top defense. Can the Tigers stif...

Nick breaks down Pitt's recent defensive performances to see if they are legitimate? How much can you trust Pitt's defense as they improve? What does Pitt's defense need to do to truly be the complementary defense to Pitt's stacked offense? Lastly, Nick breaks down D.J. Uiagalelei's pocket movement style and why Pitt can take lessons from Jeff Sims and Braxton Burmeister to defend him. Support Us...