Abanikanda scores 4 TDs, No 24 Pitt beats Rhode Island 45-24
Pittsburgh quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) scrambles as he is pressured by Rhode Island defensive lineman Matt Thomas (55) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) scrambles as he is pressured by Rhode Island defensive lineman Matt Thomas (55) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Sep. 24, 2022 01:52 PM EDT
Rhode Island running back Marques DeShields (10) takes a handoff into the end zone for a touchdown against Pittsburgh during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Rhode Island running back Marques DeShields (10) takes a handoff into the end zone for a touchdown against Pittsburgh during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Sep. 24, 2022 01:52 PM EDT
Rhode Island running back Marques DeShields (10) celebrates with wide receivers Kahtero Summers (18) and Ed Lee (13) after scoring a touchdown against Pittsburgh during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Rhode Island running back Marques DeShields (10) celebrates with wide receivers Kahtero Summers (18) and Ed Lee (13) after scoring a touchdown against Pittsburgh during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Sep. 24, 2022 01:53 PM EDT
Pittsburgh's M.J. Devonshire (12) returns a punt for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rhode Island, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh's M.J. Devonshire (12) returns a punt for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rhode Island, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Sep. 24, 2022 01:00 PM EDT
Pittsburgh quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) passes against Rhode Island during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh quarterback Kedon Slovis (9) passes against Rhode Island during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Sep. 24, 2022 01:52 PM EDT
Pittsburgh running back Israel Abanikanda (2) breaks away past Rhode Island defensive back O'Neil Robinson (9) on his way for a long run touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh running back Israel Abanikanda (2) breaks away past Rhode Island defensive back O'Neil Robinson (9) on his way for a long run touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Sep. 24, 2022 12:59 PM EDT
Pittsburgh linebacker Bangally Kamara (11) blocks a pass by Rhode Island quarterback Kasim Hill (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Pittsburgh linebacker Bangally Kamara (11) blocks a pass by Rhode Island quarterback Kasim Hill (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Sep. 24, 2022 12:59 PM EDT
Rhode Island quarterback Kasim Hill (8) passes against Pittsburgh during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Rhode Island quarterback Kasim Hill (8) passes against Pittsburgh during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Sep. 24, 2022 12:58 PM EDT
Players on the sideline celebrate as Pittsburgh's M.J. Devonshire (12) returns a punt for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rhode Island, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Players on the sideline celebrate as Pittsburgh's M.J. Devonshire (12) returns a punt for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Rhode Island, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Sep. 24, 2022 12:59 PM EDT