Pitt Looking Forward To New Season, Minus Pickett

PITTSBURGH (AP) – The Pittsburgh Panthers head into 2022 looking to prove 2021 was no fluke. Pitt won its first ACC title last season behind the play of quarterback Kenny Pickett and wide receiver Jordan Addison. Pickett is now in the NFL and Addison has transferred to Southern California. USC transfer Kedon Slovis and Nick Patti are fighting for the right to replace Pickett while the defense will be led by defensive tackle Calijah Kancey. Pitt is ranked 17th in the preseason AP Top 25 and opens the season at home against rival West Virginia on Sept. 1.