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Pitt RB Israel Abanikanda Suffers Shoulder Injury vs. Georgia Tech

The Pitt Panthers lost their running back against the Yellow Jackets.

Noah Strackbein

Pitt RB Israel Abanikanda Suffers Shoulder Injury vs. Georgia Tech
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PITTSBURGH -- Pitt Panthers running back Isreal Abanikanda suffered an upper-body injury in the second quarter against Georgia Tech. 

Abanikanda headed to the medical tent holding his right shoulder while talking with trainers. He was evaluated but did not return to the sideline with the team.

Before his exit, Abanikanda rushed 10 times for 31 yards against the Yellow Jackets. He'll be replaced by Vincent Davis, who had five rushes for 30 yards at his time of departure. 

Abanikanda led the ACC in rushing yards heading into the game. He was also named ACC Running Back of the Week twice.

Inside the Panthers will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.

UPDATE: Abanikanda returned to the sideline during the third quarter with his right arm in a sling.

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Noah Strackbein
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Noah is the Publisher for Inside the Panthers and All Steelers, and is the host of All Steelers Talk. A Scranton native, Noah made his way to the Pittsburgh sports scene in 2017. Now, years later, he's almost full yinzer. 

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