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SMU's ACC Shift Opens Doors for Pitt's DFW Recruiting Wins

December 2, 2025
Discover how Pitt's strategic DFW recruits, Wyatt Villarreal and Angelo Renda, are set to boost their ACC football aspirations.
As SMU transitions to the Atlantic Coast Conference, the University of Pittsburgh has swiftly moved to strengthen their team with two notable recruits from the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Wyatt Villarreal, a 3-Star tight end from Celina, and Angelo Renda, a 3-Star quarterback from Southlake Carroll, are the latest additions. Villarreal, at 6'5" and 225 pounds, is celebrated for his reliable hands and blocking abilities. Renda brings impressive stats from his high school career, including a 77% completion rate and significant dual-threat capabilities. Their commitment is seen as a potential beginning of a recruitment pipeline for Pittsburgh in the Metroplex, signaling robust future prospects for the Panthers in the ACC.