Earlier this week, Pitt lost backup running back Rachid Ibrahim for the season to an Achilles injury. But the Panthers still have plenty of depth and are poised to continue to make the running game a strength.
As I said yesterday, James Conner and Chris James (assuming they can remain healthy) should eat up many carries as it is. Ibrahim was largely a third-down back and last season, accounted for only 7% of the team's carries by running backs. With Isaac Bennett gone, it could be argued that he'd receive more this season. But with Chris James likely playing a larger role and the emergence of true freshman Darrin Hall, Ibrahim's impact likely would have been about the same this year as a third-down or change of pace back.