Pittsburgh running back James Conner will miss the remainder of the 2015 season after suffering an MCL injury in Saturday's 45-37 win over Youngstown State.
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ESPN's Brett McMurphy reported Conner will have surgery this week. He posted 77 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries before exiting the game in the second quarter. While the injury was initially categorized as minor, further testing revealed Conner had torn his MCL.
“I greatly appreciate everyone’s support and well wishes,” Conner said in a statement released by the school.