PITTSBURGH–Pitt senior defensive end Dayon Hayes was named the ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week for his performance in the Panthers’ 24-16 win over Boston College last week.

Hayes collected six tackles, three tackles for loss, two quarterback sacks and two deflected passes. His TFLs went for 15 yards in losses.

Hayes helped spearhead a defensive effort that held the ACC’s top rushing attack (202.5 yards per game) to 154 — more than 48 yards below the Eagles’ average.

On the season, Hayes has collected 40 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, six quarterback hurries, four sacks and a forced fumble. He leads the team in TFLs and hurries, while ranking second in sacks.

This is the second career ACC Player of the Week award for Hayes. He previously was honored for his three-sack performance at Miami (Nov. 26, 2022).

Hayes and the Panthers play at Duke this Saturday. The game will kick off at noon on the ACC Network.