ACC Unveils 2024 Pitt Football Schedule
1/24/2024 5:00:00 PM | Football
PITTSBURGH—Pitt's 2024 football schedule will feature seven home games, including contests against perennial power Clemson and historic rival West Virginia.
The ACC Network revealed the Panthers' full 12-game schedule today during a live telecast. Pitt will play eight ACC contests under the newly implemented scheduling model, including two of the conference's new additions for 2024.
The schedule's home highlights:
- The 107th renewal of the Backyard Brawl against West Virginia will be played on Sept. 14. The last time the rivals played at Acrisure Stadium, the game attracted a Pittsburgh sports-record crowd of 70,622.
- Pitt will host four ACC games: California (Oct. 12), Syracuse (Oct. 24), Virginia (Nov. 9) and Clemson (Nov. 16).
- The Panthers' encounter with Cal marks the first game between the schools in 58 years. The Bears will be playing their inaugural ACC season in 2024.
- Pitt and Syracuse get the Thursday primetime national television treatment. (The ESPN network will be announced later.) The Panthers and Orange have played every year since 1955.
- Former Coastal Division foes Pitt and Virginia renew ties following a one-season hiatus.
- Dabo Swinney's Tigers visit Acrisure for the first time since Pitt's memorable ACC championship season triumph in 2021. The Panthers' 43 wins in ACC play since 2015 trail only Clemson.
- Pitt opens the season against Kent State on Aug. 31. The Panthers also host Youngstown State on Sept. 21.
Pitt's initial away contest will be at Big 12 foe Cincinnati (Sept. 7). The conference road slate includes trips to North Carolina (Oct. 5), newly minted ACC member SMU (Nov. 2), Louisville (Nov. 23) and Boston College (Nov. 30).
Due to the 2024 calendar and an earlier Labor Day (Sept. 2), this fall's college football regular season will give each team two open weeks. The Panthers will be off on Sept. 28 and Oct. 19.
Pitt football season-ticket pricing remains family friendly. Packages begin at $220 and offer flexible payment plans. Season-ticket holders receive priority to request additional single-game tickets to all home and away games, including the 2024 Backyard Brawl.
For pricing, seating maps, season-ticket holder benefits and more, click here or call (800) 643-7488.
The Panthers conclude spring drills with the annual Blue-Gold Spring Game presented by M@C Discount at Acrisure Stadium on Saturday, April 13, at 2 p.m. Additional spring game details will be forthcoming in the near future.
The Panthers' complete 2024 football schedule:
Aug. 31: Kent State
The Panthers and Golden Flashes meet for the first time since 2003. Pitt is 7-0 all-time against Kent State.
Sept. 7: at Cincinnati
Pitt last visited the Bearcats' Nippert Stadium in 2012, when the schools were Big East foes. The 2024 edition will be an ACC-Big 12 encounter.
Sept. 14: West Virginia
The Backyard Brawl returns to Pittsburgh for the 107th renewal of the historic series. The Mountaineers finished 9-4 last season, earning a No. 25 ranking in the USA Today coaches' poll.
Sept. 21: Youngstown State
The Penguins advanced to the second round of the NCAA Division I FCS Championship in 2023.
Oct. 5: at North Carolina*
Narrow margins have been the rule in the Pitt-UNC series. Single-digit point totals decided 12 of the 17 games.
Oct. 12: California*
Pitt and Cal meet for the first time since 1966. The Bears make their ACC debut following last year's Independence Bowl campaign.
Oct. 24 (Thurs.): Syracuse*
Pitt has defeated Syracuse 10 consecutive times in Pittsburgh. Fran Brown, the former Georgia defensive assistant, makes his debut as the Orange's head coach in 2024.
Nov. 2: at SMU*
Another ACC newbie, SMU stormed to 11 victories and earned a No. 22 ranking in the final 2023 AP poll. This will be the first regular-season game between the schools since 1948.
Nov. 9: Virginia*
Pitt hosts the Cavs in Acrisure for the first time since its thrilling 48-38 victory during the 2021 ACC championship campaign. The Panthers own a 7-2 edge in ACC contests.
Nov. 16: Clemson*
The Tigers have finished in the Associated Press Top 25 in each of the past 13 seasons. Pitt and Clemson have split four ACC contests since 2016.
Nov. 23: at Louisville*
Pitt dealt the Cardinals their first loss of the 2023 season with a 38-21 upset in rainy Pittsburgh. Louisville is coming off a 10-win season and its first berth in the ACC Championship Game.
Nov. 30: at Boston College*
Former Pitt assistant Jeff Hafley led the Eagles to a 23-14 win over nationally ranked SMU in the Fenway Bowl. The Panthers beat the Eagles last year, 24-16.
Dec. 7: ACC Championship Game
Pitt seeks a third trip to the ACC title game in Charlotte's Bank of America Stadium.
*ACC game
Times and television networks will be announced at a later date.
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