Pittsburgh Vs. UConn: Ray Graham Injured; Panthers Win, 35-20

Ray Graham Injury Robs Pitt Of Best Player

The Pittsburgh Panthers lost star running back Ray Graham to a knee injury Wednesday night against the Connecticut Huskies. Graham ranks fifth in the nation in yards from scrimmage with 145.5 per game and fourth in total rushing yards. That's about 80 yards per game more than Pitt's second most productive offensive player.

To say his loss changes Pitt's offense is an understatement. The good news is he hasn't been ruled out for the rest of the season yet. From Pitt blog Cardiac Hill:

There's no way to sugarcoat this and while the team needed the win, this hurts. I've theorized where this offense might be without Graham in the past, and it looks like we might find out soon.

If you're looking for a positive to take away from the injury, Graham appeared upbeat on the sidelines after his return, often seen smiling. That could be anything, but I'll choose to think it means he could come back this year. In his absence, the running was, as expected, down.

The other good news for Pitt fans is the Panthers won the game, meaning a hoped-for Graham return could contribute to a BCS game run.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit Pittsburgh blog Cardiac Hill.

Pittsburgh Vs. UConn Final Score: Panthers Win, 35-20; Ray Graham Lost To Leg Injury

The Pittsburgh Panthers took care of the Connecticut Huskies on Wednesday night, but the story was Ray Graham's injury, which he sustained in the first quarter. Graham went down on his second carry after his right knee buckled while he tried to make a jump-cut. He was taken back to the locker room on a cart and returned to the sidelines later on crutches with his knee heavily wrapped in ice.

As for the game itself, the Panthers easily dispatched the Huskies, 35-20. Tino Sunseri threw for 419 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for another to lead the way for the Panthers. Zach Brown took over for Graham and rushed for 30 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries.

Trick shot artist Johnny McEntee struggled with his accuracy, completing 17 of 32 passes for 193 yards and two touchdowns. Luke McCombs rushed for a game-high 124 yards for the Huskies in the loss.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit Pittsburgh blog Cardiac Hill and Connecticut blog The UCONN Blog. Here’s this week’s college football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation’s college football news hub for more.

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Ray Graham Injury: Pittsburgh RB Carted Off After Injuring Right Knee

Pittsburgh running back Ray Graham was carted off after suffering what appeared to be a serious right knee injury during Thursday night's matchup against UConn. Graham was attempting to make a cut in the hole when his right knee buckled, leaving him in a significant amount of pain. Graham immediately pulled up and grabbed his knee, going to the ground shortly thereafter.

The Pitt running back was helped to the sideline, unable to put weight on his right knee. After a short time on the training table, a cart was summoned to take him back to the locker room. Before he left, his family joined him on the sidelines and Graham appeared to be inconsolable.

Graham is the Panthers' leading rusher this season, compiling 939 yards and nine touchdowns on 162 carries.

For further reading, news, discussion and more, visit Pittsburgh blog Cardiac Hill and Connecticut blog The UCONN Blog. Here’s this week’s college football TV schedule, and stay tuned to SB Nation’s college football news hub for more.

Pittsburgh Vs. UConn Game Time, TV Schedule, Spread And More

The Pittsburgh Panthers host the Connecticut Huskies in a mid-week battle of Big East teams with identical 3-4 records.