Pitt Panthers leading tackler Quintin Wirginis is out for the season after suffering a noncontact knee injury in practice, the school announced Wednesday.
Wirginis, the starter at middle linebacker, was hurt on Tuesday and underwent surgery Wednesday. The senior leads the team in tackles (41), tackles for loss (7), sacks (3) and forced fumbles (tied with two). His loss is a big one, especially with the Panthers (3-3, 2-1 ACC) set to play at No. 5 Notre Dame on Saturday.
"Our entire team is certainly heartbroken for Quintin," coach Pat Narduzzi said. "He was having an absolutely outstanding senior season, on and off the field, and we are very sorry it ended prematurely due to injury.