Israel Abanikanda's four TDs lead No. 24 Pitt past Rhode Island

Israel Abanikanda rushed for 177 yards and four touchdowns on 19 carries as No. 24 Pitt beat visiting Rhode Island 45-24 on Saturday.

Abanikanda, who scored in each quarter, is Pitt's first rusher with three straight 100-yard games and four touchdowns in a game since Darrin Hall in 2017.

The Panthers (3-1) totaled 460 yards of offense, including 241 in the first half.

With an 82-yard punt return for a touchdown in the