We are entering the second straight season in which we have public knowledge of an ongoing quarterback battle at Pitt.
Last year's cooler talk surfaced when the competition opened between transfer quarterback Kedon Slovis and returning veteran Nick Patti, which didn't end up being as much of an open competition as perceived as Slovis not only won the job, but he was also elected a team captain.
This year's quarterback contest is much different.
Phil Jurkovec is all-but solidified as the second consecutive incoming transfer to take over Pat Narduzzi and Frank Cignetti Jr's offense, as the former Notre Dame and Boston College quarterback transferred home to play out his final season of college football.