PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers are set to kick off against No. 20 Clemson with some key changes to their lineup. Nate Yarnell will be taking the helm as the starting quarterback, stepping in for Eli Holstein, who is dressed but unable to play. Additionally, Jackson Brown is making his debut as a starter at right tackle, marking his first start of the season and his career. Ryan Jacoby will return to his position at left guard after dealing with a persistent ankle injury.
In the secondary, P.J. O’Brien Jr. will start at safety in place of Javon McIntyre, although both players are expected to play significant roles against Clemson.
Aside from these adjustments, the Panthers are maintaining the same lineup from their previous game. Wide receivers Konata Mumpfield and Daejon Reynolds, both of whom had early exits in the match against Virginia, are set to take the field.
The starting lineups for the game are as follows:
**Offense**
– QB — Nate Yarnell
– RB — Desmond Reid
– WR — Konata Mumpfield
– WR — Censere Lee
– WR — Daejon Reynolds
– WR — Kenny Johnson
– WR — Poppi Williams
– TE — Gavin Bartholomew
– LT — Ryan Baer
– LG — Ryan Jacoby
– C — Lyndon Cooper
– RG — BJ Williams
– RT — Jackson Brown
**Defense**
– DE — Nate Matlack
– DL — Sean FitzSimmons
– DL — Nick James
– DE — Jimmy Scott
– LB — Kyle Louis
– LB — Brandon George
– LB — Rasheem Biles
– CB — Tamon Lynum
– S — Donovan McMillon
– S — P.J. O’Brien Jr.
– CB — Ryland Gandy
– CB — Rashad Battle
**Special Teams**
– K — Ben Sauls
– P — Caleb Junko
– LS — Nilay Upadhyayula
– H — Cam Guess
This matchup against a ranked opponent presents a great opportunity for the Panthers to showcase their resilience and adaptability with new faces in critical positions. The excitement of new starters can often bring a fresh spark to the team, and the Panthers are sure to be fighting hard to make an impression. Hope springs eternal as they aim to build on their strengths and tackle the challenge ahead.