Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi, right, gives instructions to Pittsburgh defensive lineman Jahsear Whittington on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Pat Narduzzi will walk the Pitt Panthers’ sideline for a 12th season in 2026, aiming to better an eight-win effort this past campaign.

The Panthers started 2-2 in 2025 before embarking on a five-game win streak. Pitt lost to Notre Dame and Miami (FL) during two of the final three weeks of the go-round before bowing to East Carolina in the Military Bowl.

Week 1 (Sept. 5): Miami (OH)

Week 2 (Sept. 12): UCF

Week 3 (Sept. 17): Syracuse*

Week 4 (Sept. 26): Bucknell

Week 5 (Oct. 2): at Virginia Tech*

Week 6 (Oct. 10): North Carolina*

Week 7 (Oct. 17): at Boston College*

Week 8 (Oct. 24): at Miami (FL)*

Week 9 (Oct. 31): Georgia Tech*

Week 10: Open

Week 11 (Nov. 13): Florida State*

Week 12 (Nov. 21): at Louisville*

Week 13 (Nov. 28) at California*

*denotes ACC game