Photos: Pitt’s 2017 Season Opener vs. Youngstown State

It was closer than Pitt fans would have hoped for versus an FCS opponent, but the Panthers held on for a 28-21 victory over the Penguins at Heinz Field yesterday.

On hand was our ace photographer David Hague who captured all the action from pregame to Bricen Garner’s game (and possibly season) saving interception.

Pitt Drum Line September 2, 2017 — David Hague

Pitt Band September 2, 2017 — David Hague

Pitt Drum Line September 2, 2017 — David Hague

Roc running with the flag September 2, 2017 — David Hague

Pat Narduzzi September 2, 2017 — David Hague

Todd Shibley Jr during pregame September 2, 2017 — David Hague

Ben DiNucci during pregame September 2, 2017 — David Hague

Jason Pinnock shows off his hops during pregame September 2, 2017 — David Hague

Pat Narduzzi during pregame September 2, 2017 — David Hague

Matt Flanagan during pregame September 2, 2017 — David Hague

Chris Clark during pregame September 2, 2017 — David Hague

Gabe Houy during pregame September 2, 2017 — David Hague

Alex Officer during pregame September 2, 2017 — David Hague

Jaryd Jones-Smith during pregame September 2, 2017 — David Hague

Brian Burgess and Kenny Rainey III during pregame September 2, 2017 — David Hague

Brian Burges during pregame September 2, 2017 — David Hague

Kenny Rainey III during pregame September 2, 2017 — David Hague

Mike Herndon during pregame September 2, 2017 — David Hague

Avonte Maddox during pregame September 2, 2017 — David Hague

Devon Edwards, Matt Flanagan, Max Browne, Jester Weah walk arm in arm during pregame September 2, 2017 — David Hague

Ben DiNucci during pregame September 2, 2017 — David Hague

Pitt Drum Line during pregame September 2, 2017 — David Hague

Tyler Sear during pregame September 2, 2017 — David Hague

Pitt Student Section September 2, 2017 — David Hague

Pitt Student Section September 2, 2017 — David Hague

Roc completes his 21 Push Up September 2, 2017 — David Hague

Pitt Cheerleaders September 2, 2017 — David Hague

Pitt Cheerleaders September 2, 2017 — David Hague

Roc stands in front of the Panthers in the Heinz Field Tunnel on September 2, 2017. — DAVID HAGUE

Pitt Entrance, September 2, 2017. — DAVID HAGUE

Qadree Ollison September 2, 2017 — DAVID HAGUE

Qadree Ollison September 2, 2017 — DAVID HAGUE

Qadree Ollison hurdles Jalyn Powell September 2, 2017 — DAVID HAGUE

Quadree Henderson September 2, 2017 — David Hague

Max Browne September 2, 2017 — David Hague

Max Browne September 2, 2017 — David Hague

Matt Flanagan September 2, 2017 — David Hague

Darin Hall September 2, 2017 — David Hague

Rashad Weaver September 2, 2017 — David Hague

Dennis Briggs September 2, 2017 — David Hague

Quadree Henderson September 2, 2017 — David Hague

Bricen Garner interception September 2, 2017 — David Hague

James Folston Jr tries to get to YSU quarterback September 2, 2017 — David Hague

Pitt Defense celebrates interception to seal win September 2, 2017 — David Hague

Avonte Maddox lines up a hit September 2, 2017 — David Hague

Amir Watts September 2, 2017 — David Hague

Maurice Ffrench September 2, 2017 — David Hague

Max Browne drops back for a pass in the fourth quarter September 2, 2017 — David Hague