Desmond Reid News, Rumors, Updates - Pittsburgh Panthers

Will be game-time decision Reid (lower body) will be a game-time decision for Saturday's game at Syracuse, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact Pittsburgh will push Reid's game availability to the furthest possible point before the Panthers and Syracuse log their upcoming game. Even if the running back's numbers are not as stellar as expected, he provides a level of promise few collegiate players can. This was evident in Week 7, as despite Reid's 12 carries for 45 yards not being all that impressive, he logged two receiving touchdowns off eight receptions for 155 yards, giving him 200 of them from scrimmage.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Syracuse Reid (lower body) has been listed as questionable on Pittsburgh's initial injury report ahead of Saturday's game against Syracuse.

Impact Reid, who made his return from an extended absence last week against Florida State, has popped back up on Pitt's injury report ahead of Saturday's matchup with Syracuse. The 5-foot-8 senior, who was expected to be one of the top running backs in the NCAA this season, has been limited to just four games, totaling 187 yards and one touchdown on the ground, along with 14 receptions for 226 yards and two scores through the air. Reid's status will be worth monitoring for any lingering injury issues heading into the weekend.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Dominates in return Reid notched 12 rushes for 45 yards and hauled in 8 of 9 targets for 155 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 34-31 win over Florida State.

Impact Reid didn't have a great game as a rusher, but he was unstoppable in the passing game. True freshman signal caller Mason Heintschel relied heavily on the veteran tailback, as Reid finished with team highs in receptions and receiving yards while accounting for both of the team's receiving touchdowns. Reid's touchdown catches came from 24 and 16 yards out. Through four games, Reid has rushed for 187 yards and a touchdown while adding 14 catches for 226 yards and two scores through the air.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

The kids are alright: Freshmen Mason Heintschel, Ja'Kyrian Turner help Pitt past No. 25 Florida State All week, the question was whether Desmond Reid would play. The All-American tailback’s return was supposed to be the veteran spark Pitt nee...

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Pitt storms back, piles on FSU's conference disarray Desmond Reid racked up 200 yards from scrimmage, Ja'Kyrian Turner scored two rushing touchdowns and Pitt rallied for a 34-31 upset of a depl...

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Mason Heintschel throws for 321 yards, two TDs to Desmond Reid in Pitt's upset of No. 25 Florida St.

Mason Heintschel threw for 310 yards and connected with Desmond Reid on a pair of touchdown passes as Pittsburgh defeated No. 25 Florida State 34-31

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Gets green light Saturday Reid (lower body) will play Saturday against Florida State, Stephen Thompson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Reid was taking part in warmups ahead of the contest, foreshadowing his return to action after a pair of games on the sidelines versus Louisville and Boston College. The star back hasn't posted big numbers yet this season, but he has racked up 24 carries for 142 yards and a touchdown while adding six catches for 71 yards through three games played. He'll aim to improve his campaign Saturday in a tough matchup versus the Seminoles.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Saturday Reid (lower body) is warming up ahead of Saturday's game at Florida State, Curt Weiler of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Reid, who is officially a game-time decision, is warming up ahead of Saturday's road contest. That fact alone does not guarantee he will play, but he is certainly trending in that direction.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision for Saturday Reid (lower body) is a game-time decision for Saturday's contest at Florida State, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Reid, who has missed the last two games due to a lower body injury, will have his status determined for Saturday shortly before kickoff. If he can't go in the difficult road contest, Juelz Goff would be set to lead the Panthers' backfield.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Florida State Reid (lower body) has been designated as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against Florida State.

Impact Reid, who has missed Pittsburgh's last two games with a lower-body injury, remains questionable heading into Week 7. The 5-foot-8 senior, who was widely considered to be one of the top-end talents at the running back position heading into this fall, has been limited to just three games so far this season. Reid, who has tallied 213 yards and one touchdown on the season, will have his status monitored heading into Saturday's game against the Seminoles.

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pat Narduzzi turned to Mason Heintschel with Pitt's season on the line. The freshman QB delivered

Pittsburgh football coach Pat Narduzzi's bold move to start freshman quarterback Mason Heintschel paid off beautifully

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

True freshman Mason Heintschel leads Pitt to 48-7 rout of Boston College

Mason Heintschel led Pittsburgh to a 48-7 victory against Boston College on Saturday

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Out against Boston College Reid (lower body) will not be available for Saturday's game against Boston College, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact Reid missed Week 5 against Louisville while nursing a lower-body injury. He was listed as questionable against Boston College, but needs at least another week off.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Boston College Reid (lower body) is listed as questionable for Pitt's tilt with Boston College on Saturday.

Impact Reid missed Week 5 against Louisville while nursing a lower-body injury, and the tailback's status remains in question as the Panthers' ACC slate rolls on. Reid has 24 carries for 142 yards and one score this season, along with six catches for 71 yards. If he can't go, however, expect redshirt freshman Juelz Goff to handle a larger workload for Pitt.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pitt's Desmond Reid reportedly ruled out for ACC opener vs. Louisville Pitt will host Louisville for its ACC opener without star tailback Desmond Reid, according to a report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Reid was lis...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Dressed for wmaups as part of rehab Reid (lower body) is dressed for warmups ahead of Saturday's game against Louisville as part of the rehab process, Stephen Thompson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Reid has already been ruled out for Saturday's contest, but it seems he won't be sidelined for long. Look for Juelz Goff to serve as the lead back in Saturday's tilt with Reid sidelined, while Reid will gear up to hopefully return next Saturday when the Panthers host Boston College.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Reid (lower body) will miss Saturday's game at Louisville, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact Reid suffered a lower body injury in last Saturday's game versus West Virginia, and that injury will force him to miss Saturday's clash with Louisville. Juelz Goff and Ja'Kyrian Turner are set for much larger workloads with the Panthers' bell cow out of the contest.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Reid (lower body) will miss Saturday's game at Louisville, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

If Juelz Goff is to assume more prominent role, Panthers confident in their redshirt freshman RB After earning Pitt’s primary backup tailback spot coming out of fall camp, Juelz Goff positioned himself to be a part of the Panthers’ groun...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Practiced during bye week Reid (lower body) practiced during Pittsburgh's bye week but his status for Week 5 against Louisville remains unclear, per Justin Guerriero of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.

Impact Reid was injured in the Backyard Brawl against West Virginia, failing to return after logging six carries for 30 yards. The star tailback remains a question mark for Week 5, but head coach Pat Narduzzi indicating that he returned to practice during the Panthers' bye week is a good sign overall. Pitt has an ACC injury report scheduled to drop Thursday that should provide an update on Reid's status.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Practiced during bye week Reid (lower body) practiced during Pittsburgh's bye week but his status for Week 5 against Louisville remains unclear, per Justin Guerriero of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Edwards' short TD run in overtime leads West Virginia over Pittsburgh 31-24 in the Backyard Brawl

Tye Edwards rushed for three touchdowns, including a 1-yarder in overtime to lift West Virginia to a 31-24 win over Pittsburgh

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Shines as pass-catcher Reid totaled 10 rushes for 46 yards and gathered in all five targets for 69 yards during Saturday's 45-17 win against Central Michigan.

Impact Reid's rushing output was largely pedestrian considering Pitt's offensive outburst. Still, he made up for the lack of production on the ground by finishing with the second best catch and receiving yard totals for the Panthers. While his 115 yards from scrimmage were solid, he saw fewer than 11 carries for a second straight game this season after logging at least 11 rushes in every game during 2024.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shines as pass-catcher Reid totaled 10 rushes for 46 yards and gathered in all five targets for 69 yards during Saturday's 45-17 win against Central Michigan.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Pitt was staggering after back-to-back losses. Then Mason Heintschel arrived

Mason Heintschel throws for 321 yards, two TDs to Desmond Reid in Pitt's upset of No. 25 Florida St.

Pat Narduzzi turned to Mason Heintschel with Pitt's season on the line. The freshman QB delivered

True freshman Mason Heintschel leads Pitt to 48-7 rout of Boston College

Edwards' short TD run in overtime leads West Virginia over Pittsburgh 31-24 in the Backyard Brawl