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Derrick Davis Jr. - 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 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Carter - Four carries in opener Carter had four carries for 28 yards and hauled in their only target for five yards during Saturday's 55-24 win versus Kent State.

Impact Carter and his backfield mate Derrick Davis Jr were the clear backups to Desmond Reid, who ran wild in the opener. Carter did well to parlay his meager four touches into 28 yards, but it won't always come that easy against teams not named Kent State. Carter appears firmly in line for a rotational reserve role behind Reid this fall.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Carter - Four carries in opener Carter had four carries for 28 yards and hauled in their only target for five yards during Saturday's 55-24 win versus Kent State.

Impact Carter and his backfield mate Derrick Davis Jr were the clear backups to Desmond Reid, who ran wild in the opener. Carter did well to parlay his meager four touches into 28 yards, but it won't always come that easy against teams not named Kent State. Carter appears firmly in line for a rotational reserve role behind Reid this fall.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Desmond Reid - 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 - 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

Nate Yarnell - Scores in mop-up duty Yarnell completed 4 of 8 passes for 33 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 55-24 victory against Kent State.

Impact Yarnell came into the game to spell Pittsburgh starter Eli Holstein, who tossed for 336 yards and three scores before the Panthers' coaches elected to insert the backups. Yarnell likely won't see the field barring a blowout, but it's always encouraging when your backup manages to throw a touchdown as well.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Nate Yarnell - Scores in mop-up duty Yarnell completed 4 of 8 passes for 33 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 55-24 victory against Kent State.

Impact Yarnell came into the game to spell Pittsburgh starter Eli Holstein, who tossed for 336 yards and three scores before the Panthers' coaches elected to insert the backups. Yarnell likely won't see the field barring a blowout, but it's always encouraging when your backup manages to throw a touchdown as well.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Eli Holstein - Tosses three touchdowns in win Holstein was 30-for-40 passing for 336 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 55-24 victory against Kent State. He also had five rushes for one yard.

Impact Holstein looked very solid in Pittsburgh's Week 1 demolition of Kent State. He piled on the yards while completing 75 percent of his passes, and was also able to move the ball through the air via the big play, an exciting prospect for the Panthers' offense. Overall, this was an excellent way for the signal caller to start his Pittsburgh career.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Eli Holstein - Tosses three touchdowns in win Holstein was 30-for-40 passing for 336 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 55-24 victory against Kent State. He also had five rushes for one yard.

Impact Holstein looked very solid in Pittsburgh's Week 1 demolition of Kent State. He piled on the yards while completing 75 percent of his passes, and was also able to move the ball through the air via the big play, an exciting prospect for the Panthers' offense. Overall, this was an excellent way for the signal caller to start his Pittsburgh career.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

New faces lead reimagined Pitt offense in season-opening win over Kent State PITTSBURGH - When offensive coordinator Kade Bell arrived at Pitt, he introduced the team to his man...

AUGUST 31 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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

Fans cautiously optimistic as Pitt's 2024 football season gets underway Walking around the North Shore on Saturday, you’d be hard pressed to find someone not decked out in Pitt blue and gold. The barbecues were l...

AUGUST 31 • POST-GAZETTE.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

How to Watch Pittsburgh vs. Kent State: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – August 31, 2024

Learn which TV channel or how to live stream the Pittsburgh Panthers vs. Kent State Golden Flashes game, Saturday, August 31.

AUGUST 31 • DATA SKRIVE

Pitt running back Rodney Hammond Jr. declared ineligible for 2024 season Pitt football announced less than 24 hours before kicking off the 2024 season that senior running back Rodney Hammond Jr. has been declared...

AUGUST 30 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Pitt RB Rodney Hammond Jr. ruled ineligible for season Pittsburgh senior running back Rodney Hammond Jr.has been declared ineligible for the 2024 season on Friday, one day before the team’s seaso...

AUGUST 30 • THESTATE.COM

Pitt RB Rodney Hammond Jr., the Panthers' leading returning rusher, declared ineligible for season

Pitt running back Rodney Hammond Jr. has been declared ineligible and will miss the 2024 season, the school has announced

AUGUST 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pittsburgh Star Running Back Rodney Hammond Ruled Ineligible for the 2024 Season Hammond was expected to lead the running back room once again in 2024.

AUGUST 30 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Pittsburgh Star Running Back Rodney Hammond Ruled Ineligible for the 2024 Season Hammond was expected to lead the running back room once again in 2024.

AUGUST 30 • SUNHERALD.COM

Former Alabama Quarterback Eli Holstein Named The Starter At Pitt It was announced by ESPN’s Pete Thamel that Alabama transfer Eli Holstein will start for Pittsburg’s season opener, which marks his first co...

AUGUST 30 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Former Alabama Quarterback Eli Holstein Named The Starter At Pitt It was announced by ESPN’s Pete Thamel that Alabama transfer Eli Holstein will start for Pittsburg’s season opener, which marks his first co...

AUGUST 30 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

How Eli Holstein won Pitt's starting quarterback job for season opener Pat Narduzzi announced Thursday that Pitt’s starting quarterback would be Eli Holstein for Saturday’s season opener against Kent State. The....

AUGUST 30 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Rodney Hammond Jr. - Deemed ineligible for 2024 Hammond has been deemed ineligible for the 2024 season, Karl Ludwig of Pittsburgh Sports Now reports.

Impact Hammond was reported to not be the Panthers' starter at tailback for its opener against Kent State, and now we know why. After a productive season for Pitt in which he ran for 547 yards and four touchdowns, Hammond will have to ride the bench this fall. That leaves Desmond Reid and Derrick Davis Jr. to carry the load in the backfield in Oakland.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Jason Mackey: Who's under more pressure - Pat Narduzzi or James Franklin? PITTSBURGH - They are the highest-paid and most-visible members of their respective schools. They’re...

AUGUST 30 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Jason Mackey: Who's under more pressure - Pat Narduzzi or James Franklin? PITTSBURGH - They are the highest-paid and most-visible members of their respective schools. They’re...

AUGUST 30 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM