Pitt’s first affiliation with a college football conference was not until 1991 when the Panthers became members of the Big East.
Pittsburgh Panthers Team OverviewĬommonly known as the Pitt Panthers, football has been a long-standing tradition that goes back to the team’s first season in 1905. Backed by a strong and loyal base of fans and sports bettors alike, this ACC football power is the highlight of Pittsburgh Saturdays during the fall. The Pittsburgh Panthers have come to define football in this Pennsylvania steel mining town.
