The Panthers were led through the regular season by first-year head coach Todd Graham and played eight home games at Heinz Field.
[5] Pitt concluded its spring practices under new coach Todd Graham and showcased its new offensive and defensive schemes to the public for the first time in its annual Blue-Gold game on April 16, 2011 at Heinz Field.
[8] Quarterback Running back Wide receiver Placekicker Punter Tight end Fullback Offensive lineman Defensive lineman Linebacker Defensive back Long snappers [15] Following the conclusion of the regular season, coaches Tony Dews, Tony Gibson, and Calvin Magee left to take positions with Rich Rodriguez's staff at Arizona and did not coach in the BBVA Compass Bowl.
[16] [17] Less than one year from his hiring, on the evening of December 13, Graham informed Athletic Director Steve Pederson that he had discussed coaching opportunity at Arizona State.
[19] Graham informed his Pitt players of his departure by having text message forwarded to the team by director of football operations Blair Philbrick.