50 years later, the legacy of Pitt’s 1976 football national championship endures Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
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50 years later, the legacy of Pitt’s 1976 football national championship endures Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette published this report on October 5, 2026. The headline reads: “50 years later, the legacy of Pitt’s 1976 football national championship endures - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette”. The full article, including quotes and images, is on the publisher's page — the link is in the table above.
This story ties to the 2026–27 high school football schedule: Texas Legacy Football Academy at Veritas Academy in Texas on 2026-10-02. Other rounds from the same state playoffs are listed under “More from this state”.
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| Headline | 50 years later, the legacy of Pitt’s 1976 football national championship endures - Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
|---|---|
| Published | October 5, 2026 |
| Section | Rankings |
| Publisher | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
| Original article | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |
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Games on the schedule
- Texas Legacy Football Academy at Veritas Academy — 2026-10-02, Texas
- Texas Legacy Football Academy at HCCSA — 2026-10-16, Texas
- NCHSAA Football State Championship — 2026-12-10, North Carolina
- NCHSAA Football State Championship — 2026-12-11, North Carolina
- VHSL Class 3/4 Football State Championship — 2026-12-11, Salem City Stadium, Salem
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- North Texas-area high school rankings after Week 6 from Inside High School Sports - NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth October 5, 2026
- Michigan high school football: Ranking top teams in each geographic region, Week 7 - Detroit Free Press October 5, 2026
- North Carolina High School Football Ranking: Top 25 Teams - Oct. 3 - on3.com October 5, 2026
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