Who’s Out for the Pitt Season Opener?

PITTSBURGH — Pitt is just about 15 minutes from kick off against Kent State, and the 2024-25 season is about to be underway.

But the first taste of football this season will have to wait for a couple of Pitt Panthers. Rodney Hammond Jr., who was ruled ineligible for the season Friday, is obviously out. But there are a handful of players who will miss the season opener.

Juelz Goff is inactive, as he’s wearing a cast on his arm. Jiavani Cooley and Zion Fowler-El were also not dressed during warmups.

Francis Brewu, who was listed as a co-starter at defensive tackle in the Week 1 depth chart, wasn’t dressed for pregame warmups. Nigel Maynard, with his arm in a sling, is also out.

Sean FitzSimmons was not on the field for pregame warmups either. He’s been banged up recently, and it appears likely that he will not play against Kent State.

Inactive

Juelz Goff

Rodney Hammond — ineligible

Francis Brewu

Nigel Maynard

Jiavani Cooley

Zion Fowler-El

Sean FitzSimmons