PITTSBURGH—Tyler Palko, one of the most prolific quarterbacks in Pitt history, will serve as keynote speaker at the 2024 Pitt Football Kickoff Luncheon presented by Huntington on August 23.
Palko will join Coach Pat Narduzzi, Director of Athletics Heather Lyke and the 2024 Pitt football senior class at the Kickoff Luncheon, which will be held at Acrisure Stadium.
Tickets for the 2024 Pitt Football Kickoff Luncheon are $65. A table of 10 costs $600, while a table with a Pitt head coach is $850. To reserve a seat or table, click here. Doors open at 11 a.m., followed by lunch and the formal program at 11:30 a.m.
A native of Imperial, Pa., Palko starred at West Allegheny High School, where he was one of the most sought-after recruits in the country. He went on to start 35 consecutive games for the Panthers and was a three-year captain from 2004-06.
Palko finished his Pitt career ranking second in all-time total offense (8,429) and touchdown passes (66), while ranking third in passing yards (8,343).
As a sophomore in 2004, he led the Panthers to the Big East championship and a Fiesta Bowl invitation. During Pitt’s memorable march to a Bowl Championship Series (BCS) berth, Palko threw five touchdowns at Notre Dame—an unprecedented feat against the Irish—sparking a 41-38 win.
Off the field, he was named to the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Good Works Team for his dedication to community service. Palko’s name is inscribed on Pitt’s famed varsity walk as the 2007 recipient of the prestigious Panther Award.
Palko had NFL stints with the New Orleans Saints, Arizona Cardinals, Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs.He now serves as chief revenue officer for Solutions 21.
Palko will join Coach Pat Narduzzi, Director of Athletics Heather Lyke and the 2024 Pitt football senior class at the Kickoff Luncheon, which will be held at Acrisure Stadium.
Tickets for the 2024 Pitt Football Kickoff Luncheon are $65. A table of 10 costs $600, while a table with a Pitt head coach is $850. To reserve a seat or table, click here. Doors open at 11 a.m., followed by lunch and the formal program at 11:30 a.m.
A native of Imperial, Pa., Palko starred at West Allegheny High School, where he was one of the most sought-after recruits in the country. He went on to start 35 consecutive games for the Panthers and was a three-year captain from 2004-06.
Palko finished his Pitt career ranking second in all-time total offense (8,429) and touchdown passes (66), while ranking third in passing yards (8,343).
As a sophomore in 2004, he led the Panthers to the Big East championship and a Fiesta Bowl invitation. During Pitt’s memorable march to a Bowl Championship Series (BCS) berth, Palko threw five touchdowns at Notre Dame—an unprecedented feat against the Irish—sparking a 41-38 win.
Off the field, he was named to the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Good Works Team for his dedication to community service. Palko’s name is inscribed on Pitt’s famed varsity walk as the 2007 recipient of the prestigious Panther Award.
Palko had NFL stints with the New Orleans Saints, Arizona Cardinals, Pittsburgh Steelers and Kansas City Chiefs.He now serves as chief revenue officer for Solutions 21.
