Pitt has been without starting quarterback Kenny Pickett for the better part of a month, as he suffered an ankle injury in the team’s 31-30 loss to Boston College on Oct. 10 and subsequently sat out for the team’s matchups with Miami and Notre Dame. However, Pickett is expected to start against Florida State on Saturday, according to multiple reports.
Pickett’s return has been highly anticipated, as the Pitt offense has ground to a halt in his absence. With Joey Yellen under center, the team has averaged 11.0 points per game and lost two in a row to ranked foes who thoroughly outmatched the Panthers.