DESMOND REID NEWS

Another big day through the air Reid recorded 14 carries for 68 yards and caught 10 of 13 targets for 108 yards during Saturday's 24-20 loss against Clemson.

Impact Reid logged his third 100-yard receiving performance this season. While he was somewhat bottled up on the ground, the star tailback found a way to make an impact yet again. Given his two-way ability as both a runner and receiver, it's nearly impossible to completely contain Reid.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Modest day in defeat Reid notched 16 carries for 80 yards and gathered in 2 of 4 targets for 43 yards during Saturday's 24-19 loss versus Virginia.

Impact Reid remains the clear and away top back for Pittsburgh, but his production has troublingly fallen off the past three weeks. He hasn't hit 100 all-purpose yards since Week 7. Things won't necessarily get easier next week against Clemson, especially if the offense is hampered by an injury to starting quarterback Eli Holstein.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

19 touches in loss Reid compiled 13 carries for 49 yards and one touchdown and reeled in 6 of 12 targets for 44 yards during Saturday's 48-25 defeat to Southern Methodist.

Impact Reid was limited on the ground in Pittsburgh's convincing loss to SMU. Still, he remained one of the top receiving backs in the nation - he caught six passes for 44 yards, and could've had much more as he racked up 12 targets. Pittsburgh gets Reid the ball any way it can, and that won't change next week in a much less daunting game against Virginia.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Bottled up in big win Reid notched 11 carries for 47 yards during Thursday's 41-13 win against Syracuse.

Impact Pittsburgh's offense didn't need to do much while its defense recorded three pick-sixes, and thus, it needed its star tailback Reid very little. His 11 carries matched a season low, and it was also his first game without logging a reception. Still, Reid remains an integral part of this offense and will look to bounce back next week in a huge game against SMU.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Another big day Reid notched 16 rushes for 120 yards and two touchdowns and reeled in 1 of 4 targets for 19 yards during Saturday's 17-15 win over California.

Impact About half of Reid's yards came on a 72-yard scamper on 4th-and-1 that he took to the house. Still, the tailback remains an exceedingly dangerous weapon for this Panthers team. He'll continue to dominate the carries, and be an outlet receiver out of the backfield, until further notice.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Desmond Reid scores twice and No. 22 Pitt remains unbeaten by fending off Cal 17-15

Desmond Reid ran for 120 yards and two touchdowns, and No. 22 Pitt held off California 17-15

OCTOBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tops 200 total yards Reid accrued 18 carries for 55 yards and gathered in all 11 targets for 155 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-24 win against North Carolina.

Impact Reid was rather limited on the ground to the tune of 3.0 yards-per-carry, but it hardly mattered from a fantasy perspective - the tailback reeled in 11 catches and finished with 205 all-purpose yards on the day. It's the second time Reid has topped 100 yards receiving this season. He's a vital aspect of this offense, and will continue to be heavily involved both on the ground and through the air moving forward.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Analysis: Desmond Reid's superstar abilities a double-edged sword for Kade Bell's Pitt offense Pitt (5-0) continued to show its offensive prowess with its 34-24 win over North Carolina at Kenan Memorial Stadium on Saturday to kick off...

OCTOBER 5 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Still perfect Pitt survives sloppiness, earns 1st-ever road win over North Carolina CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Pitt football has stacked heartbreaking loss upon heartbreaking loss during their regular visits to North Carolina as an...

OCTOBER 5 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Back in the game for Pitt Reid (undisclosed) has returned to action for Pittsburgh after being taken to the locker room, Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Reid limped off the field was escorted to the locker room in the fourth quarter, but he's apparently made a quick recovery and is back on the field for Pittsburgh in a tight game. The tailback's injury is still unclear, but he's healthy enough to contribute for the Panthers.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to locker room Reid limped off the field and back to the locker room with an apparent injury, Karl Ludwig of Pittsburgh Sports Now reports.

Impact Reid was injured in the fourth quarter after taking a hard hit and limped back to the locker room under his own power. The junior running back has 11 carries for 49 yards and 11 receptions for 155 yards and a touchdown with the Panthers leading late. It's unclear if there's enough time left in the game for a possible return.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Available vs. UNC Reid (undisclosed) will be available to play in Saturday's game against North Carolina, Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Reid, who did not play in last week's matchup, will be returning to play after a one-game absence. The junior running back has totaled 44 carries for 319 yards and one touchdown across three games.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't appear Saturday Reid (undisclosed) did not appear during Saturday's 73-17 win over Youngstown State, Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Reid, who was banged up during last week's game against West Virginia, did not appear against the Penguins in Week 4. It is unclear if the 5-foot-8 junior was unable to suit up in the contest, or if the coaching staff decided to rest him against an inferior opponent. Pittsburgh's next game is against UNC on Oct. 5, giving Reid plenty of time to rest up before seeing the field again.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Bottled up on the ground Reid notched 11 carries for 26 yards and caught 4 of 5 targets for 50 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 38-34 win over West Virginia.

Impact Reid was coming off two massive, 145-plus yard performances in Week 1 and Week 2, but was limited to just 26 yards against the Mountaineers. Situational football had something to do with this, as Pittsburgh trailed West Virginia late in the game and needed to throw the football in order to author its comeback. Still, Reid proved he can contribute even while the team needs to air it out, as he reled in four catches for 50 yards. Despite the quieter day on the ground, Reid should be counted on moving forward as the Panthers' unquestioned top back.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Monster day vs. Cincinnati Reid tallied 19 carries for 148 yards and gathered in 6 of 8 targets for 106 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 28-27 win over Cincinnati.

Impact Reid has gotten off to an excellent start to the season for the Panthers. The Western Carolina transfer has ran for 145-plus yards in each of his first two games with Pittsburgh. Against Cincinnati, however, he added another exciting element to his game as a receiver, reeling in six catches for 106 yards and a receiving touchdown. He's clearly one of, it not the most dangerous weapon the Panthers have, and he should regularly lead the way for Pittsburgh's offense this season.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Monster day vs. Cincinnati Reid tallied 19 carries for 148 yards and gathered in 6 of 8 targets for 106 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 28-27 win over Cincinnati.

Impact Reid has gotten off to an excellent start to the season for the Panthers. The Western Carolina transfer has ran for 145-plus yards in each of his first two games with Pittsburgh. Against Cincinnati, however, he added another exciting element to his game as a receiver, reeling in six catches for 106 yards and a receiving touchdown. He's clearly one of, it not the most dangerous weapon the Panthers have, and he should regularly lead the way for Pittsburgh's offense this season.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Dominant rushing output Reid posted 14 carries for 145 yards and one touchdown and hauled in 3 of 4 targets for 11 yards during Saturday's 55-24 win over Kent State.

Impact Reid was clearly Pittsburgh's lead back, as no other tailback logged more than five carries. The Western Carolina transfer has a firm stranglehold on the top running back spot for the panthers, especially after his Week 1 performance. It's also highly encouraging to see him targeted four times and reel in three of those catches, even if he was only able to muster 11 receiving yards.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Dominant rushing output Reid posted 14 carries for 145 yards and one touchdown and hauled in 3 of 4 targets for 11 yards during Saturday's 55-24 win over Kent State.

Impact Reid was clearly Pittsburgh's lead back, as no other tailback logged more than five carries. The Western Carolina transfer has a firm stranglehold on the top running back spot for the panthers, especially after his Week 1 performance. It's also highly encouraging to see him targeted four times and reel in three of those catches, even if he was only able to muster 11 receiving yards.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Desmond Reid, Eli Holstein power Pitt past Kent State Freshman quarterback Eli Holstein threw for 330 yards and three touchdowns and Desmond Reid added a pair of scores, lifting Pitt to a 55-24...

AUGUST 31 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Newcomers Eli Holstein and Desmond Reid star as Pittsburgh opens with 55-24 win over Kent State

Redshirt freshman Eli Holstein threw for 330 yards and three touchdowns and running back Desmond Reid scored twice as Pittsburgh and its new-look offense opened the season with a 5...

AUGUST 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will start season opener Reid has been named the starter in the backfield ahead of Pitt's season opener against Kent State, per Jerry DiPaola of TribLive.com.

Impact Reid was previously listed as a co-starter along with Rodney Hammond, but Reid will start the team's Week 1 matchup. The former FCS Western Carolina transfer will likely continue to split carries with Hammond moving forward, but Reid will get his opportunity to separate himself as the leader in the backfield.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Gets co-starter label Reid is listed as a co-starter at running back for the Week 1 matchup against Kent on Saturday.

Impact Reid is slated to be one of the options in the backfield, but it's unclear how the Panthers will handle their backfield touches. Reid will be the co-starter alongside Rodney Hammond.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Reid runs for 5 first-half TDs; Western Carolina beats The Citadel 49-14

Desmond Reid ran for a program-record five first-half touchdowns and Cole Gonzales completed 22 of 28 passes for 237 yards and a TD to help Western Carolina beat The Citadel 49-14

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS