Patti could start for Pitt in Sun Bowl after Slovis’ exit
FILE - Pittsburgh quarterback Nick Patti (12) passes as New Hampshire defensive end Josiah Silver (96) and defensive back Noah Palm (44) defend during the second half of an NCAA college football game Sept. 25, 2021, in Pittsburgh. Patti is in the mix to start when the Panthers play No. 18 UCLA in the Sun Bowl on Dec. 30, 2022, after Kedon Slovis entered the transfer portal at the end of the regular season. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Keith Srakocic]
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nick Patti could start for Pittsburgh when the Panthers face No. 18 UCLA in the Sun Bowl. The Panthers are looking for a new starter after Kedon Slovis opted to enter the transfer portal. Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi said he is holding an open competition between Patti and freshman Nate Yarnell. Narduzzi praised Patti’s play in practice, saying the senior was “on fire.” This could mark the second straight bowl game Patti would start. He got the nod before last year’s Peach Bowl after Heisman Trophy finalist Kenny Pickett opted out to prepare for the NFL draft.
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