{
  "id": 17527738,
  "title": "Damon Ferguson Jr. runs for a season-high 185 yards and 2 TDs as Pitt drills Georgia Tech 34-11",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/damon-ferguson-jr-runs-for-a-season-high-185-yards-and-2-tds-as-pitt",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T03:47:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/10/31/damon-ferguson-jr-runs-for-a-season-high-185-yards-and-2-tds-as-pitt-drills-georgia-tech-34-11"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Freshman running back Damon Ferguson showcased his prowess with a season-high 185 yards and two touchdowns as Pittsburgh dominated Georgia Tech 34-11 on Saturday night, ending a three-game losing streak. The Panthers, now bowl eligible, overwhelmed the Yellow Jackets with a powerful running game, generating 281 yards and five sacks that kept Georgia Tech's quarterbacks on edge.\n\nPitt outgained Georgia Tech 461-238, overcoming some missteps by their offense. Tight end Carson Kent's fumble in the end zone and multiple drops by wide receiver Malik Knight, among other penalties, hindered Pitt's otherwise dominant performance. Despite a penalty nullifying Ferguson's early touchdown run, Gernier's 30-yard scoring pass to Blue Hicks in the fourth quarter propelled Pitt's lead to 24 points, sealing the victory. Georgia Tech's Alberto Mendoza struggled throughout the game, completing just 16 of 25 passes for 81 yards and committing three turnovers, ultimately being replaced by Grady Adamson. Adamson managed to add 63 rushing yards and a touchdown, but it wasn't enough to prevent the Yellow Jackets from their sixth loss in seven meetings with the Panthers.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Freshman Damon Ferguson runs 185 yards, scores 2 TDs",
    "Panthers outgain Yellow Jackets 461-238, dominate running game",
    "Georgia Tech's QBs pressured with 5 sacks, ends 3-game losing streak"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Panthers' dominant rushing attack and defensive pressure secured bowl eligibility while exposing a struggling Georgia Tech offense that continues to struggle against Pittsburgh.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}