Pitt has made a change at quarterback in hopes of turning things around following a 1-4 start. Head coach Pat Narduzzi has benched senior Phil Jurkovec in favor of sophomore Christian Veilleux ahead of a visit by No. 14 Louisville. Jurkovec, a Pittsburgh native, struggled in his homecoming season, completing just 51% of his passes. Narduzzi says Pitt's slow start is not Jurkovec's fault, stressing the entire team needs to play better. Veilleux has thrown one touchdown and two interceptions in tw
Pittsburgh quarterback Christian Veilleux looks to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina in Pittsburgh Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023. Pittsburgh quarterback Phil Jurkovec looks to pass while rushed by Virginia Tech defender Antwaun Powell-Ryland during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Blacksburg, Va.
“Phil is an unbelievable guy,” Narduzzi said. “He’ll do whatever you ask him to do. He took it like a champion.” “He’s got a quick release, throws a great ball, can throw it around and sling it,” Narduzzi said. “He wants to have his opportunity.” Narduzzi downplayed a report that Jurkovec was making a switch to tight end. Jurkovec is currently listed second on the depth chart behind Veilleux and ahead of sophomore Nate Yarnell.
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