Pitt’s true freshmen providing a boost in all 3 phases

October 28, 2025 by Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Pitt running back Ja’Kyrian Turner (25) runs the ball against N.C. State during the first quarter Oct. 25, 2025, at Acrisure Stadium.

When the dust settled around Pitt’s 2025 recruiting class and 22 true freshmen prepared to join the Panthers’ program, coach Pat Narduzzi had reason to be pleased with the reinforcements he was bringing in from the high school ranks.