Source: Pitt to begin QB Jurkovec versus Hokies

• Pete Thamel, ESPNSep 30, 2023, 07:30 AM ET

Pittsburgh will start experienced quarterback Phil Jurkovec versus Virginia Tech on Saturday night, per an ESPN source, a week after he left Pitt’s loss to UNC after taking an unlawful hit.Jurkovec’s status

for the game was uncertain after an injury that happened on a second quarter play against North Carolina where he got targeted. Jurkovec missed out on the remainder of the game and a source described Jurkovec’s injury as the lower body range, as he was both struck illegally and horse-collar tackled on the exact same play.Jurkovec is a six-year senior quarterback who returned house to Pittsburgh for his final year of eligibility after stints at Notre Dame and Boston College.He’s been up-and-down this season, as he ‘d completed 11-of-15 passes against UNC before the injury. He ‘d struggled against West Virginia the previous week behind a permeable offensive line, completing with 3 interceptions and simply 81 passing yards.He’s completed 51.1-percent of his passes this year and has four goals and 3 interceptions.Jurkovec maintained the starting task through the rough patches and completed his very first 7 passes versus UNC. Pitt’s offending line is down three

players who were predicted beginners, consisting of star tackle Matt Goncalves, and the offense has sputtered accordingly.Pitt (1-3)has lost three-straight games, consisting of the ACC opener to UNC 41-24. Virginia Tech(1-3) has likewise struggled amidst injuries, as they have actually likewise lost three-straight games.