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Pittsburgh Receives Bad News After Bowl Game Loss

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Nate Lunak | Last updated Dec 27, 2024 11:23 AM ET

The Pittsburgh Panthers had one of the most interesting years of any college football team this season.

After starting on an impressive 7-0 run, they went on a six-game losing streak that was capped off with a six-overtime, 48-46 loss to the Toledo Rockets in the GameAbove Sports Bowl on Thursday.

Of course, that loss also ended their season, which meant it was time for the offseason to try to build up and do whatever they could to compete for the ACC title in 2025.

Unfortunately for the Panthers and head coach Pat Narduzzi, that becomes much harder after freshman defensive lineman Sincere Edwards decided he would be entering the transfer portal.

PITT TRUE FRESHMAN DE SINCERE EDWARDS TELLS @RivalsPortal HE IS ENTERING THE TRANSFER PORTAL.

The 2024 4-star DE had 3 sacks and 6 tackles for a loss this season. Edwards will have 3 years of eligibility remaining. pic.twitter.com/BLjrKjkwsi
— Rivals (@Rivals) December 27, 2024

This could prove a huge loss for Pitt because Edwards was a force on the defensive line, even as a true freshman, accumulating 17 tackles, three sacks and two pass deflections.

He was also the third highest-ranked player in the program's 2024 recruiting class, as 247Sports had him as a four-star recruit and No. 66 defensive lineman in the nation.

In high school, Edwards also received offers from major programs such as Penn State, Ole Miss, Indiana, Colorado and Arkansas.

Whatever program is lucky enough to get Edwards will land a very talented defensive lineman who still has three more years of eligibility.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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