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Pitt duo earn ACC honors

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Pittsburgh's Alex Sanford Jr. (10) makes a tackle against Syracuse's Shavane Anderson Jr. (23) during an NCAA college football game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)

PITTSBURGH--Pitt linebacker Alex Sanford and running back Damon Ferguson earned Atlantic Coast Conference Football Player of the Week honors for their performances in the Panthers' 27-13 victory over Syracuse.

Sanford was named ACC Linebacker of the Week, while Ferguson earned ACC Rookie of the Week recognition after helping Pitt improve to 3-0.

Pittsburgh's Damon Ferguson Jr. (26) runs against Syracuse during an NCAA college football game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)

Pittsburgh’s Damon Ferguson Jr. (26) runs against Syracuse during an NCAA college football game in Pittsburgh, Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregory Payan)

Sanford matched his career high with 11 tackles and established a career high with 2.5 tackles for loss, leading all players in both categories against the Orange. He also contributed three quarterback hurries.

Ferguson recorded his first career 100-yard rushing game in his second collegiate start, gaining 102 yards and a touchdown on 10 carries. The true freshman averaged 10.2 yards per attempt.

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