Pitt running back and return man Israel Abanikanda put on an impressive performance and achieved a first in his career during Pitt’s 48-38 win over Virginia on Saturday, and as a result, Abanikanda was honored on Monday as the ACC Specialist of the Week.
Abanikanda was not particularly busy on Saturday, as he accrued just five touches in the game. However, he made each one count, as he amassed 15 yards on one reception, 19 yards on three carries and 98 yards and a touchdown on his only kick return of the day to give him 132 all-purpose yards in the win.