Who Remains on Pitt Roster Ahead of Bowl Game?

PITTSBURGH -- The Pitt Panthers will play one more game this season, but their roster has changed drastically since they end of the regular season.

The transfer portal opened on Dec. 9, but the Panthers lost 14 players following the end of the regular season. This changes their roster outlook, as they face Toledo in the GameAbove Sports Bowl at Ford Field, home of the Detroit Lions in the NFL, on Dec. 26 at 2:00 p.m.

The Panthers will look to end a five-game losing streak, taking place all of November, and end 2024 with a win.

Pitt Football Roster Outlook Ahead of Bowl Game

Offense

Quarterback: Eli Holstein, Jake Frantl (Walk-On), David Lynch (Walk-On), Julian Dugger

Running Back: Desmond Reid, , Che Nwabuko, Juelz Goff, Caleb Williams (Walk-On), Daniel Carter (Injured), Derrick Davis Jr. (Injured)

Wide Receiver: Kenny Johnson, Raphael "Poppi" Williams Jr., Konata Mumpfield, Zion Fowler-El, Benny Haselrig (Walk-On), Jake McConnachie, Cameron Monteiro, Tyreek Robinson, Devin Whitlock (Walk-On), Amah Agwu (Walk-On), Jacob Sassic (Walk-On), Caden Smith (Walk-On), Thaddeus Shaw (Walk-On), Peter Vardzel (Walk-On), Censere "C.J." Lee (Injured)

Tight End: Gavin Bartholomew, Jake Overman, Malachi Thomas, Josh Altsman (Walk-On), Adam Howanitz (Walk-On), Truitt Brown (Walk-On), Jake Renda (Injured)

Offensive Line: Ryan Baer, Ryan Jacoby, Jason Collier Jr., Lyndon Cooper, Ryan Caretta, BJ Williams, Terrence Enos Jr., Isaiah Montgomery, Jackson Brown, Tai Ray, Jiavanni Cooley, Adham Abouraya, Moritz Schmoranzer, Caleb Holmes, Brody Rife (Walk-On), Graysen Riffe (Walk-On), Matt Altsman (Walk-On), Matt Metrosky (Walk-On) Branson Taylor (Injured), Mason Lindsay (Injured)

Defense

Defensive Line: Nate Matlack, Jimmy Scott, Nick James, Sean FitzSimmons, Isaiah "Ghost" Neal, Francis Brewu, Sincere Edwards, Chief Borders, Nate Temple, Maverick Gracio, Jahsear Whittington, Zach Crothers, Ty Yuhas, Zach Zollers (Walk-On), Anthony Johnson (Injured)

Linebacker: Kyle Louis, Brandon George, Rasheem Biles, Braylan Lovelace, Keye Thompson, Jeremiah Marcelin, Nick Lapi, Davin Brewton, Cameron Lindsey, Luke DelGaudio (Walk-On), Dylan Bennett (Walk-On/Special Teams Ace), Drew Foster (Walk-On), Abe Ibrahim (Walk-On)

Defensive Back: Donovan McMillon, Phillip O'Brien Jr., Javon McIntyre, Ryland Gandy, Rashad Battle, Tamon Lynum, Cruce Brookins, Jesse Anderson, Tamarion Crumpley, Shadarian Harrison, Allen Bryant, Davion Pritchard, Nigel Maynard, Josh McCarty (Walk-On/Special Teams Ace), John Glenn (Walk-On), Matthew Amofa (Walk-On)

Special Teams

Placekicker: Ben Sauls, Samuel Carpenter
Punter: Caleb Junko, Cam Guess (Holder), Cade Dowd
Long Snapper: Nilay Upadhyayula, Nico Crawford

Transfers Out

Offense
Quarterback: Nate Yarnell, Ty Dieffenbach
Running Back: Rodney Hammond Jr., Montravius Lloyd
Wide Receiver: Daejon Reynolds, Lamar Seymore
Offensive Lineman: Terrence Moore

Defense
Defensive Line: Elliot Donald, Nakhi Johnson, David Ojiegbe, Thomas Aden (Walk-On)
Linebacker: Jordan Bass
Defensive Back: Noah Biglow, Jaremiah Anglin Jr.