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Ja’Kyrian Turner scored a rushing touchdown as Pittsburgh rallied to beat Virginia Tech 35-33 at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg on Friday, October 2, 2026. Pitt’s official recap says the Panthers improved to 5-0; RotoWire reported Turner finished with 65 rushing yards and 35 receiving yards.
Turner’s rushing and receiving line
RotoWire reported that Turner carried 14 times for 65 yards and a touchdown, and caught six passes for 35 yards. The official Pitt recap confirms Turner scored on the ground, but its retrieved text does not include his individual yardage totals.
How Pitt came back against Virginia Tech
Pitt fell behind 14-0 and trailed 24-14 in the second quarter. The Panthers were down 24-21 at halftime. Quarterback Mason Heintschel left with an injury while Pitt trailed, and Holden Geriner entered in the third quarter. Cataurus “Blue” Hicks caught two touchdown passes, and Pitt’s defense forced four turnovers, according to the university’s recap.
Virginia Tech closed the gap to 35-33 with a safety and a touchdown, then missed a 36-yard field goal as time expired. Turner was one of three Pitt players the official recap credited with a rushing score; La’Vell Wright and Damon Ferguson Jr. were the others.
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Turner’s availability before the game
RotoWire reported Turner had been a game-time decision while returning from an undisclosed injury and recorded no setbacks during the performance. The report does not identify a diagnosis or establish that he was fully recovered.
Pitt’s next scheduled game
Pitt’s official schedule listed North Carolina at home on October 10 as its next game. Check the Pitt football schedule for the latest date and kickoff details.
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Sources
- University of Pittsburgh Athletics: Pitt rallies past Virginia Tech, 35-33 (October 2, 2026).
- RotoWire: Ja’Kyrian Turner player news (October 2, 2026).
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