PITTSBURGH PANTHERS NEWS

Israel Abanikanda - Did not return Saturday Abanikanda (upper body) did not return in Saturday's 26-21 loss to Georgia Tech.

Impact The running back left the game early with what appeared to be a shoulder injury in Saturday's loss. Abanikanda rushed for 31 yards on 10 carries and no comment was made on his status following the game. It is unclear how sever Abanikanda's injury is moving forward.

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

ACC football power rankings: Clemson soars while Pitt and NC State tumble The Clemson Tigers secured their place at the top of the ACC with Saturday's 30-20 win over NC State while Pitt took a tumble after its surp...

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • FAYOBSERVER.COM

Georgia Tech stuns No. 24 Pitt 26-21 in Key's coaching debut

Jeff Sims passed for a touchdown and ran for another Georgia Tech made interim head coach Brent Key a winner in his debut, stunning No. 24 Pittsburgh 26-21

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Georgia Tech vs. Pittsburgh FREE LIVE STREAM (10/1/22): Watch college football, Week 5 online | Time, TV, channel The No. 24-ranked Pittsburgh Panthers, led by quarterback Kedon Slovis, meet the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, led by quarterback Jeff Sims,...

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • NJ.COM

Israel Abanikanda - Unlikely to return Saturday Abanikanda (undisclosed) is not expected to return Saturday against Georgia Tech, 247 Sports reports.

Impact This is a big loss for Abanikanda, who was reportedly not on the sidelines for the start of the second half. Vincent Davis is set to take over as the primary back for Pitt for the remainder of Saturday's game, and Abanikanda's next chance to return comes Week 6 against Virginia Tech.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rodney Hammond - Out against Georgia Tech Hammond (leg) will not play Saturday against Georgia Tech, Corey Crisan of the DKPghSports reports.

Impact Hammond has not played since the opener and that will continue Saturday. Israel Abanikanda stands to be the leader of Pitt's backfield against the Yellowjackets

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gavin Bartholomew - Set to feature Saturday Bartholomew (arm) is set to play Saturday against Georgia Tech, according to Noah Hiles of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazzette.

Impact Bartholomew exited the previous game against Rhode Island, but apparently he's ready to make a quick return here and should feature regularly in most snaps for the Panthers. Bartholomew has seven receptions for 130 yards and one touchdown through three games this season.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jared Wayne - Warming up Saturday Wayne (undisclosed) is warming up ahead of Saturday's game versus Georgia Tech, Christopher Carter of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Wayne missed last week's game versus Rhode Island with an undisclosed injury. In three games this season he has 13 receptions for 265 yards and one touchdown.

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clemson's home winning streak on line: Breaking down the Tigers' Death Valley dominance Clemson has ripped off 36 straight home wins since being upset 43-42 by Pitt in 2016.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Clemson's home winning streak on line: Breaking down the Tigers' Death Valley dominance Clemson has ripped off 36 straight home wins since being upset 43-42 by Pitt in 2016.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Committed to excellence from an early age, Pitt's Israel Abanikanda is ready for the spotlight The bright lights and big crowds that come from playing at college football’s highest level aren’t an issue for Israel Abanikanda. Born and....

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Pitt vs. Georgia Tech Football: A look back at the last five matchups Panther247 looks at the last five match-ups and results between the Pittsburgh Panthers and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Georgia Tech vs. No. 24 Pitt football Game Preview Panther247 brings you an in-depth preview of the upcoming football game between the No. 24 Pittsburgh Panthers and the Georgia Tech Yellow J...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

PFF grades: Analytics flashing warning signs for Pitt's offense Pitt’s season is a third of the way complete and the meat of conference play now looms for the Panthers, making now a good time to check in...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

No. 24 Pitt begins ACC defense as Key debuts for Ga. Tech

No. 24 Pittsburgh begins defense of its ACC title when it faces new-look Georgia Tech. The Yellow Jackets are playing their first game under interim head coach Brent Key, who was p...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pitt running back Israel Abanikanda earns his second ACC running back of the Week honor Pitt running back Israel Abanikanda's four-touchdown performance against Rhode Island helped him earn a weekly honor for the second time thi...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

No. 24 Pittsburgh vs. Georgia Tech: Probable two-deep roster for the Panthers The Pittsburgh Panthers football probable two-deep roster for this week's game against Georgia Tech has been released.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

2022 bowl projections: Pitt could draw some nice assignments outside New Year's Six Each week, the Post-Gazette compiles bowl projections for Pitt, Penn State and West Virginia from various national outlets. Here’s a look at...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Pitt post-game interviews: Pat Narduzzi, Kedon Slovis, Israel Abanikanda, MJ Devonshire, and Calijah Kancey Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi and several Pitt Panther football players talked with the media after Saturday's 45-24 win over Rhode Island.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Israel Abanikanda - Career day in win Abanikanda had 19 carries for 177 yards and four touchdowns in Saturday's 45-24 win over UConn.

Impact Abanikanda stole the show on Saturday as he rushed for 9.3 yard per carry; it seemed like the only thing that could stop him was the goal line as he found pay dirt four times on the day as well.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kedon Slovis - Easy day in win Slovis completed 20-of-27 passes for 189 yards in Saturday's 45-24 win over Rhode Island.

Impact Slovis didn't need to do much on Saturday as it was the Israel Abanikanda show for most of the day. The running back went for almost 200 yards and four touchdowns.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Geoff Collins out as Georgia Tech coach with game against Pitt approaching Pitt’s next opponent will be without its head coach when they visit Acrisure Stadium Saturday night. Four games into his fourth season, coac...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Vincent Davis - Scores in blowout win Saturday Davis rushed for 51 yards and one touchdown in Saturday's 45-24 victory over Rhode Island.

Impact Davis carried the ball seven times while also reeling in three catches for 34 yards. The running back had the second most rushing yards in the big win and has the second most rushing yards on the team this season.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Israel Abanikanda - Scores four times Saturday Abanikanda rushed for 177 yards and four touchdowns to go along with one reception for 19 yards in Saturday's 45-24 victory over Rhode Island.

Impact Abanikanda carried the ball 19 times, averaging over nine yards-per-carry. Saturday's 177 yards rushing marked the third straight game the running back rushed for over 130 yards, racking up six touchdowns in the three game span. Abanikanda was barely touched as he broke out a 67-yard touchdown halfway through the first quarter.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pitt gets commitment from 3-star wide receiver Daidren Zipperer After Pitt’s 45-24 win over Rhode Island Saturday, the Panthers landed three-star wide receiver recruit Daidren Zipperer, who announced his...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM