Ja'Kyrian Turner News, Rumors, Updates - Pittsburgh Panthers

Records 101 all-purpose yards Turner posted 16 rushes for 93 yards and hauled in 2 of 3 targets for eight yards during Saturday's 23-17 defeat to East Carolina.

Impact For only the third time in 2025, and across Pittsburgh's last five games, Turner logged more than 100 all-purpose yards, showcasing significant progress he made during an excellent 2025. The running back recorded 140 rushing attempts for 745 yards (5.3 averaged per carry) and seven touchdowns. Turner also logged 25 receptions for 150 yards, falling just five short of 900 in all-purpose yardage this year.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Crashes back to Earth Turner compiled 10 carries for 37 yards and gathered in all six targets for 11 yards during Saturday's 38-7 defeat against Miami (FL).

Impact Turner rushed for 200 yards in Week 13, but he struggled to replicate that success as Pittsburgh's offense was shut down. The true freshman will end his first regular season with 124 carries for 652 yards and seven touchdowns. He added 23 receptions for 142 yards.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rumbles for 200 yards Turner logged 21 carries for 201 yards and one touchdown and caught all four targets for 12 yards during Saturday's 42-28 victory against Georgia Tech.

Impact Turner served as Pitt's lead back due to the absence of Desmond Reid, and the true freshman turned in a monster stat line. He set a career high in rushing yards and scored a 56-yard rushing touchdown late in the fourth quarter to give Pitt a two-score lead. On the year, Turner has rushed 114 times for 615 yards (5.4 ypc) and seven touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pitt holds off No. 15 Georgia Tech 42-28 to stay alive in ACC race

Ja’Kyrian Turner ran for 201 yards and a touchdown, Braylan Lovelace had a 100-yard interception return and Pittsburgh held off No. 15 Georgia Tech 42-28 on Saturday night to keep...

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Quiet on limited touches Turner recorded five rushes for 15 yards during Saturday's 37-15 defeat versus Notre Dame.

Impact Desmond Reid (lower body) started the contest and played until the third quarter, when he suffered an injury. Reid's availability, paired with Pitt's multi-score deficit, left few opportunities for Turner. Turner had received double-digit carries in five straight games before Saturday's dud. If Reid is forced to miss time, Turner would become the Panthers' top tailback.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tops 150 yards from scrimmage Turner notched 22 carries for 127 yards and hauled in 3 of 4 targets for 36 yards during Saturday's 35-20 win over Stanford.

Impact Turner drew the start with Desmond Reid (ankle) sidelined, and the true freshman had the best performance of his career. He shattered his previous rushing record of 67 yards, and he also set a new high in receiving yards. Turner hadn't handled more than 15 carries in a game previously. Since Week 6 - his first game seeing double-digit touches - Turner has totaled 330 rushing yards, five rushing touchdowns, 11 receptions and 115 receiving yards across five games.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heintschel throws for 3 TDs, Pitt rolls past Stanford 35-20

Mason Heintschel throws for 304 yards and three touchdowns, leading Pittsburgh to a 35-20 win over Stanford on Saturday

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores twice in win Turner had 13 carries for 50 yards and two touchdowns and hauled in 2 of 3 targets for 13 yards during Saturday's 53-34 win versus North Carolina State.

Impact Turner benefited from Desmond Reid's (ankle) early departure, seeing double-digit rushing attempts for a fourth straight game. The true freshman has been a touchdown machine this season, having scored five touchdowns in his last four games and six rushing scores overall. He's turned his 66 carries into 274 yards and added 10 catches for 83 yards. If Reid misses time, Turner would become the No. 1 RB for Pitt.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leads backfield in win Turner had 15 rushes for 42 yards and reeled in 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 30-13 win versus Syracuse.

Impact Starting running back Desmond Reid was banged up coming into the contest, and Reid saw just six carries in limited snaps. Reid's limitations gave Turner the opportunity to handle a team-high 15 carries, but the true freshman averaged fewer than three yards per carry. Turner has now handled double-digit carries in three consecutive games, and should continue to play a significant offensive role.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leads backfield in win Turner had 15 rushes for 42 yards and reeled in 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 30-13 win versus Syracuse.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pitt dominates Syracuse 30-13 for third straight win

Quarterback Mason Heintschel runs for a touchdown as Pittsburgh beats Syracuse 30-13 on Saturday night

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Two more TDs Turner logged 10 rushes for 44 yards and two touchdowns and gathered in 4 of 5 targets for 34 yards during Saturday's 34-31 win over Florida State.

Impact Turner has seemingly supplanted Juelz Goff as Pitt's No. 2 running back behind Desmond Reid, outcarrying Goff 10-1 Saturday. Turner topped 75 yards from scrimmage for a second straight game, and he handled just two fewer carries than Reid - who totaled 45 rushing yards. A true freshman, Turner is averaging 4.8 yards per carry this season, and he could continue to command more work going forward.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Career best performance Turner notched 12 rushes for 67 yards and one touchdown and reeled in all two targets for 32 yards during Saturday's 48-7 victory over Boston College.

Impact Turner, a true freshman, set career highs in carries, rushing yards, receptions and receiving yards during Saturday's victory. He served as the 1B option to Juelz Goff while Desmond Reid (lower body) sat out. Turner outgained Goff on five fewer carries, which could bode well for the freshman's future outlook. Through five games, Turner has rushed 28 times for 138 yards and two touchdowns while catching four passes for 36 yards.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

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Pitt holds off No. 15 Georgia Tech 42-28 to stay alive in ACC race

Heintschel throws for 3 TDs, Pitt rolls past Stanford 35-20

Pitt dominates Syracuse 30-13 for third straight win

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