Scenes from Homecoming 2021

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It was a Homecoming game to remember: The Panthers scored big for a 77-7 win against the University of New Hampshire, capping off a festive week of scavenger hunts, giveaways, reunions and Pitt spirit.

In the Sept. 25 matchup, Pitt football racked up a record-breaking 707 offensive yards and scored the most points in a game since 1926.

New Hampshire, ranked 22nd in the Football Championship Subdivision, saw any hopes of the school's first win over a Power Five program in 15 years evaporate after falling behind by four touchdowns in the game's first 14 minutes.

During the game’s halftime presentation, the winners of this year’s Spirit of Pitt awards, De’Jovia Davis, a senior urban studies major in the Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences, and Ian “Monty” Montelius, a senior pharmacy major, were also announced.

See photos of the weeklong in-person celebrations that brought the Pitt community together for I Love Pitt Day, snacks, swag and a celebratory fireworks and laser display.

Man with Pitt sweater posing next to panther statue — Pitt honors College student Tejis Ranganath rubs the Panther's nose for good luck outside of the William Pitt Union on Thursday as part of a campus-wide Pitt Traditions Scavenger Hunt sponsored by the Blue and Gold Society and Pitt Alumni Student Network. (Mike Drazdzinski/University of Pittsburgh)

De'ovia Davis talking and laughing with Pitt student — Homecoming candidate De’Jovia Davis appeals for votes during the Homecoming Kick-Off Event held in the William Pitt Union Plaza on Monday. Sponsored by the Pitt Alumni Student Network, students were invited to pick up a free T-shirt, play games and get into the Homecoming spirit to start the week leading up to Saturday's football match against the University of New Hampshire. (Mike Drazdzinski/University of Pittsburgh)

Provost Ann E. Cudd handing out T-shirts during I Love Pitt Day — Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor Ann E. Cudd hands out T-shirts during I Love Pitt Day in the William Pitt Union Plaza. (Aimee Obidzinski/University of Pittsburgh)

Jamal Johnson and Jonathan Levy posing for photo with Panther mascot. — Blue and Gold Society members Jamal Johnson and Jonathan Levy pause for a quick photo with every Panther's favorite fuzzy friend during I Love Pitt Day. Several student organizations were on hand at the event to promote their group and pass out plenty of swag for students passing through the plaza on Wednesday. (Aimee Obidzinski/University of Pittsburgh)

Maryrose Dailey with striped Pitt shirt and birthday hat. — Maryrose Dailey has a lot to celebrate at the I Love Pitt Day event on Wednesday as she encouraged students to sign up to be campus tour guides on her 21st birthday. (Aimee Obidzinski/University of Pittsburgh)

Emma Logan taking selfie with panther mascot during I Love Pitt Day. — First-year student Emma Logan pauses on her way through the plaza for a selfie with Roc the Panther during I Love Pitt Day. Students were treated to cotton candy, popcorn and lots of free swag to celebrate Homecoming. (Aimee Obidzinski/University of Pittsburgh)

Carsyn Campbell decorating window with markers. — Carsyn Campbell helps to paint the town blue and gold from the windows of EyeTique along Forbes Avenue. Panthers from student organizations across campus signed up to leave their mark(ers) on local businesses and campus buildings in anticipation of this week's Homecoming festivities. (Mike Drazdzinski/University of Pittsburgh)

Pitt football coach running to the field with players following behind — Coach Pat Narduzzi leads the Panthers football team onto the field for Saturday's homecoming game. The team racked up a record-breaking amount of offensive yards at 707 and the most points, 77, scored in a game since 1926. (Tom Altany/University of Pittsburgh)

Chancellor Gallagher, De'Jovia Davis, Ian Montelius, Valerie Njie and Roc in football field during Homecoming — Chancellor Patrick Gallagher, De'Jovia Davis, Ian Montelius and Valerie Njie joined Roc during the halftime awards presentation. Davis and Montelius both received the 2021 Spirit of Pitt Award. (Mike Drazdzinski/University of Pittsburgh)

Fireworks near the Cathedral of Learning — Post-game fireworks and lasers filled the sky, capped off by the Victory Lights. (Mike Drazdzinski/University of Pittsburgh)

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