Abanikanda scores 4 TDs, No 24 Pitt beats Rhode Island 45-24


              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)
            
              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)
            
              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 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)
            
              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)
            
              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'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 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)
            
              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)
Abanikanda scores 4 TDs, No 24 Pitt beats Rhode Island 45-24