Pitt running back Desmond Reid celebrates on the sideline following a touchdown. Aug. 30, 2025 - Ed Thompson / PSN
On Saturday, Pitt handled the crosstown Duquesne Dukes easily with a 61-9 victory. Here are some of the best photos of the season opener from Pittsburgh Sports Now photographer Ed Thompson.
Pitt quarterback Eli Holstein (10) hands it off to running back Juelz Goff (8). Aug. 30, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNWide receiver Cataurus Hicks tracking down his second touchdown catch of opener. Aug. 30, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNWide receiver Raphael Williams all alone running after catch. Aug. 30, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNBackup Pitt quarterback Cole Gonzales throws a pass in opener. Aug. 30, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNQuarterback Eli Holstein looks on in season opener. Aug. 30, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNHead coach Pat Narduzzi upset in season opener. Aug. 30, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNFormer WPIAL quarterback Logan Kushner throws a pass while linebacker Kyle Louis defends. Aug. 30, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNPitt tight end Malachi Thomas (82) picks up a block from Zion Fowler-El (23) before scoring. Aug. 30, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNLate Pitt cornerback Mason Alexander’s mom conducts Pitt band after win. Aug. 30, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNLate Pitt cornerback Mason Alexander’s mom conducts Pitt band after win. Aug. 30, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNDefensive end Jimmy Scott readies for season opener. Aug. 30, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNHead coach Pat Narduzzi and the Panthers take the field for the opener. Aug. 30, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNRoc looks on ahead of season opener at Acrisure Stadium. Aug. 30, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNPitt men’s basketball coach Jeff Capel in attendance for football opener. Aug. 30, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNFormer Pitt safety and current Buffalo Bill poses for a picture with a fan. Aug. 30, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNPitt running back Desmond Reid celebrates on the sideline following a touchdown. Aug. 30, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNDuquesne’s leading wide receiver Joey Isabella celebrates a big catch. Aug. 30, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNPitt safety Cruce Brookins calls out a defensive plays. Aug. 30, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNDuquesne wide receiver B.J. Alexander catches a touchdown pass against Rashad Battle. Aug. 30, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNWide receiver Cataurus Hicks (3) celebrates second touchdown with Zion Fowler-El (23). Aug. 30, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNOffensive coordinator Kade Bell with wide receiver Raphael Williams. Aug. 30, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNTransfer wide receiver Cataurus Hicks flexes after first touchdown catch of season. Aug. 30, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNQuarterback Eli Holstein prepares for snap in season opener. Aug. 30, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNPitt wide receiver Cataurus Hicks faces two Duquesne defenders. Aug. 30, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNPitt linebacker Cameron Lindsey touches the Panther head outside Acrisure Stadium. Aug. 30, 2025 -Ed Thompson / PSNPitt quarterback Eli Holstein touches the Panther head outside Acrisure Stadium. Aug. 30, 2025 -Ed Thompson / PSNPitt linebacker Kyle Louis, running back Desmond and head coach Pat Narduzzi during the Panther Prowl . Aug. 30, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNThe Pitt Band plays outside of Acrisure Stadium. Aug. 30, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNPitt tight end Jake Overman during the Panther Prowl. Aug. 30, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSNPitt team bus arrives for Panther Prowl at Acrisure Stadium. Aug. 30, 2025 – Ed Thompson / PSN
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