Pittsburgh's James Conner breaks Tony Dorsett record
James Conner continues to tear apart opposing defenses for the Pittsburgh Panthers.
The sophomore running back broke Tony Dorsett's school record for most rushing yards in the first three games of a season. On Saturday against Florida International, Conner broke loose for 177 yards on 31 carries, scoring three times.
James Conner has rushed for 544 yards in 3 games, breaking @Tony_Dorsett's 3 game rushing record to open a season. pic.twitter.com/GqzKsIL3Qg
— Pitt Football (@GoPittFootball) September 13, 2014
Conner has eight TDs to go with his 544 yards rushing. If he keeps this up he'll end up with 2,180 yards rushing and 24 TDs.
James Conner has 529 rush yards and 8 TDs after 3 games....the dude is an animal !!! @JamesConner_ @GoPittFootball #Hei2m4n
— Christopher Miller (@MLLRC93) September 13, 2014
#Pitt’s James Conner in his last 4 games: 106 carries, 773 yards, 9 TDs. Heisman campaign heating up.
— ESPN ACC (@ESPN_ACC) September 13, 2014