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Heather Lyke: Pitt will not tarp off sections of Heinz Field

During a Tuesday morning interview on 93.7 The Fan, Pitt athletic director Heather Lyke discussed a number of issues affecting the Panthers football team, including the status of the series with Penn State and whether or not to tarp off sections of Heinz Field.

Lyke kicked off the interview by answering questions about her efforts to renew the rivalry with Penn State, which seemed to be derailed when the Nittany Lions filled their 2020 schedule by adding Nevada and San Jose State as nonconference opponents on Feb. 12.

“We have been in communication with Penn State, and they’re evaluating their scheduling philosophy, their decision on whether or not they want to renew the series.