Pitt football: What are Panthers getting from new coordinator Cory Sanders? Can defense improve?

Post-Gazette Pitt insiders Stephen Thompson and Abby Schnable break down the latest happenings around the Panthers football team. What will Pitt's defense look like under new coordinator Cory Sanders? He's been preparing for this moment for years, but how will he leave an impact on the defense? Will it be similar to the schemes under Randy Bates, or will Sanders bring fresh ideas? Where does the defense need to improve? Stephen and Abby tackle those topics, then take a look at transfer portal pickups and defensive linemen Eliyt Nairne and Jeremiah Warren. Are they starters? Where can they make an impact on the 2026 team? Are they capable of replacing Francis Brewu and Jahsear Whittington? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.