Haynes King scores final play touchdown for Panthers in Hall of Fame Game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 3:14 AM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Haynes King, who was not drafted despite being last season's ACC Player of the Year, led the Pittsburgh Panthers to a 33-30 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in the Hall of Fame Game on August 6. King replaced starting quarterback Kenny Pickett in the second quarter and completed 21 of 34 passes for 180 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed for 39 yards, scoring the game-winning touchdown on a 5-yard run as time expired. The game featured a total of 803 yards from both teams combined, providing an entertaining matchup for fans.
- •King emerged as a key player for the Panthers after entering the game in the second quarter.
- •The Panthers scored a last-minute touchdown to secure the victory.
- •Arizona's Carson Beck and Kedon Slovis combined for 294 passing yards.
- •The Hall of Fame Game took place on August 6, 2026.
- 3:14 AMYahoo Sports — Haynes King leads Panthers to 33-30 win on final play of Hall of Fame Game
"Haynes King wasn't drafted despite being the ACC Player of the Year last season.
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