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DNP for bowl game Davis (lower body) did not play during Pittsburgh's bowl game Thursday against Toledo.

Impact Davis' lower-body injury caused him to sit out the six-overtime bowl game Pittsburgh and Toledo logged Thursday. Ideally, the spring clears his injury status, but he will have plenty of time to return before he can partake in what should be his fifth season as an FBS player.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with injury Davis (lower body) suffered an injury during Week 14 so his status for next Thursday's game is in question, Stephen Thompson for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Davis suffered a lower body injury in Week 14 at Boston College. His status for Thursday's bowl game versus Toledo is in question as a result. He rushed 27 times for 70 yards and two touchdowns this season.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Little production in opener Davis Jr. accrued five carries for 12 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 55-24 victory versus Kent State.

Impact Davis Jr. failed to do much with his five carries, a performance that likely now his him behind top ball-carrier Desmond Reid as well as backup Daniel Carter. Reid is the clear top dog in the Panthers' backfield, but Davis Jr. should continue to see carries here and there, albeit sparingly.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Little production in opener Davis Jr. accrued five carries for 12 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 55-24 victory versus Kent State.

Impact Davis Jr. failed to do much with his five carries, a performance that likely now his him behind top ball-carrier Desmond Reid as well as backup Daniel Carter. Reid is the clear top dog in the Panthers' backfield, but Davis Jr. should continue to see carries here and there, albeit sparingly.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Permanently shifts to backfield Davis said during Tuesday's press conference that he's going to play running back in his first season at Pittsburgh, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Davis, a reserve safety at LSU across the previous two campaigns, was forced to temporarily fill in at running back for two games last year when the Tigers' were depleted at the position. He's since found a new home at Pittsburgh where he'll primarily operate as a ball carrier. In Davis' two appearances as a running back, he accumulated 57 yards and a score on 11 carries.

JANUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Former LSU defensive back, Gateway standout Derrick Davis Jr. commits to Pitt Another former WPIAL standout is departing from the SEC to come home. After entering the transfer portal on Dec. 12, Derrick Davis Jr. issue...

JANUARY 10, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM