Tailback Juelz Goff leaving Pitt

Breakout for freshman Ja’Kyrian Turner likely led to decision
Juelz Goff scoring vs Syracuse
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PITTSBURGH (93.7 The Fan) – With the emergence of true freshman tailback Ja’Kyrian Turner, sophomore running back Juelz Goff has decided to go to the transfer portal.

Goff said in announcing the move on social media he wanted to thank Pat Narduzzi for giving him the opportunity and that he’s grateful beyond words. He loves the bonds with his teammates and the support from the fans, but he will transfer with three years of eligibility left.

Goff ran for 275 yards on 69 carries, 3.9 average, with five touchdowns this season. He ran 17 times for 42 yards as a freshman out of York, PA.

Turner likely will be the lead back next year with the highest ranked player in the 2026 recruiting class being 5’11”, 190-pound tailback Damon Ferguson out of Maryland.

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