The Pitt Panthers football team concluded a disappointing 2023 season with a 3-9 record, prompting significant changes for 2024, including the hiring of Kade Bell as offensive coordinator. Bell, previously with Western Carolina, boasts a fast-paced offensive style that averaged 37.6 points per game, a much-needed shift from Pitt's last-place finish in the ACC for points and yards. Head coach Pat Narduzzi noted a more serious attitude among players during training camp, contrasting with last year's complacency. The quarterback battle is tight between Nate Yarnell and Alabama transfer Eli Holstein, with Yarnell favored to start the season opener against Kent State. The Panthers are also focusing on revitalizing their offensive line as they prepare for a challenging schedule that includes rival games against Cincinnati and West Virginia. The team's first test will be a chance to establish momentum against a low-ranked Kent State team on August 31.