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Silent in defeat Johnson tallied one reception (on two targets) for four yards during Saturday's 38-7 defeat versus Miami (FL).

Impact Johnson ended the 2025 regular season with a lackluster performance, finishing with a season low in targets and receiving yards. It was just his second game of the campaign with one reception. He'll end the regular season with 48 receptions for 695 yards and five touchdowns over 12 games.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Pops for 91 yards, TD Johnson totaled six receptions (on seven targets) for 91 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 42-28 victory against Georgia Tech.

Impact Johnson scored his third touchdown of the last four games, and his six catches were his third in a contest this season. During that four-game stretch, Johnson has caught 21 passes for 301 yards. He leads Pitt in receptions (47) and receiving yards (691) this season.

NOVEMBER 24 • 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 • Associated Press

Another four catch game Johnson recorded four receptions (on six targets) for 27 yards during Saturday's 37-15 defeat versus Notre Dame.

Impact Johnson has now caught exactly four passes in three of his last four games - the fourth being a seven-catch, 112-yard outburst - though his 27 receiving yards were his fewest during that stretch and second fewest of the season. Overall, he's caught 41 passes for 603 yards and four touchdowns across 10 games.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Surging No. 9 Notre Dame will try to strengthen its CFP spot against resilient No. 23 Pittsburgh

Two teams that have picked themselves up off the mat following rocky Septembers meet when No. 9 Notre Dame (7-2) travels to No. 23 Pittsburgh (7-2)

NOVEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Catches fourth TD pass of season Johnson logged four receptions (on six targets) for 71 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 35-20 victory versus Stanford.

Impact Johnson topped 70 receiving yards for the third time in the last five games, and he scored his third touchdown of that stretch. Saturday's TD came from 17 yards out on Pitt's first offensive drive. Through nine games, Johnson has caught 37 of his 59 targets for 576 yards and four touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 2 • 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 • Associated Press

Good to go Saturday Johnson will play in Saturday's game at Stanford, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Johnson, who entered Saturday as a game-time decision, will play in the road contest. He's caught 33 passes for 505 yards and three touchdowns, so he figures to be heavily involved versus the Cardinal.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Dressed for warmups Johnson (arm) is in full pads and running routes on the field ahead of Saturday's game at Stanford, Stephen Thompson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Johnson went down with an arm injury last week against NC State and didn't return to the game, but he could be back in action against Stanford. The junior wide receiver hasn't been cleared ahead of the away game, but his presence during warmups bodes well for his status. His true designation should be disclosed prior to kickoff.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision for Week 10 Johnson (arm) is a game-time decision for Saturday's game at Stanford.

Impact Pittsburgh will push Johnson's Week 10 availability to the wire. Week 9 saw one of the wide receiver's best games, seven receptions for 112 yards and one touchdown, so he will want to continue the positive momentum. If Desmond Reid (ankle) is unable to play, Pittsburgh may rely more heavily on the passing game, thereby increasing Johnson's chances of excelling.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't return after injury Johnson (arm) didn't return to Saturday's 53-34 win over NC State after suffering an injury. He caught seven of 10 targets for 112 yards and a touchdown before exiting.

Impact Johnson suffered the injury in the first half, and, per Nathan Breisinger of Pittsburgh Sports Now, the wide receiver was lobbying to return to the game, but Pitt didn't require his presence due to the lopsided score. Johnson's next chance to play will come Saturday at Stanford.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Pitt's Mason Heintschel throws for 423 yards and 3 TDs as the Panthers roll by N.C. State 53-34

Mason Heintschel sets a Pitt freshman record by passing for 423 yards as the Panthers raced by North Carolina State 53-34

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

Not expected to return Saturday Johnson (arm) isn't expected to return to Saturday's game versus NC State, per Stephen Thompson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Impact Johnson was seen on the sideline with his right arm tucked away after suffering an injury earlier in the game. In his absence, Raphael Williams and Cataurus Hicks should see increased playing time.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Draws seven targets Johnson caught 4 of 7 targets for 59 yards during Saturday's 30-13 win versus Syracuse.

Impact After being held to one catch on three targets in Week 7, Johnson was much more involved in Week 8. His four receptions tied his second best total of the season and his 59 yards also were his second best. Through seven games, Johnson has caught 26 of 43 targets for 393 yards and two touchdowns.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Draws seven targets Johnson caught 4 of 7 targets for 59 yards during Saturday's 30-13 win versus Syracuse.

OCTOBER 20 • 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 • Associated Press

Tops 100 yards Johnson gathered in 9 of 11 targets for 115 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 48-7 win against Boston College.

Impact Johnson's target volume finally paid off in Week 6, as the wideout logged just six catches for 72 yards on 13 targets during Pitt's last two contests. The wideout saw a season-high 11 passes thrown his way Saturday and also set season highs in receptions and receiving yards. His 12-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter was his first touchdown since the season opener.

OCTOBER 6 • 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 • 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 • Associated Press

Miller Moss throws 3 TDs as Louisville rallies past Pitt 34-27

Miller Moss passed for 339 yards and three touchdowns and ran for another to lead Louisville to a 34-27 comeback win over Pittsburgh

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Holstein throws four touchdowns as Pittsburgh surges by Central Michigan 45-17

Pittsburgh surged past Central Michigan 45-17 on Saturday, with Eli Holstein passing for 304 yards and four touchdowns

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Opens season with score Johnson caught 4 of 6 targets for 47 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 61-9 victory over Duquesne.

Impact Johnson tied for the team high in catches and finished with the third most receiving yards during Saturday's season opener. After ranking third on the team in catches and receiving yards a season ago, Johnson looks to be one of Eli Holstein's go-to options once again in 2025. Johnson caught a 20-yard touchdown pass from Holstein late in the second quarter.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Eli Holstein throws a career-high 4 touchdown passes as Pittsburgh eases by Duquesne 61-9

Eli Holstein threw a career-high four touchdown passes as Pitt opened the season with a 61-9 victory over crosstown rival Duquesne

AUGUST 30 • Associated Press

Pitt football preview: Wide receiver room returns key pieces, headlined by Kenny Johnson In the latest installment of the Post-Gazette’s position preview series, the wide receiver room boasts a slew of returners as well as a crop...

JULY 13 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Kenny Johnson spurns transfer portal, more lucrative NIL offers to remain at Pitt Pitt football was in danger of losing one of its best pass catchers this spring, but sources informed the Post-Gazette that the program was...

MAY 6 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

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

Surging No. 9 Notre Dame will try to strengthen its CFP spot against resilient No. 23 Pittsburgh

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

Pitt's Mason Heintschel throws for 423 yards and 3 TDs as the Panthers roll by N.C. State 53-34

Pitt dominates Syracuse 30-13 for third straight win

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

Miller Moss throws 3 TDs as Louisville rallies past Pitt 34-27

Holstein throws four touchdowns as Pittsburgh surges by Central Michigan 45-17

Eli Holstein throws a career-high 4 touchdown passes as Pittsburgh eases by Duquesne 61-9