The GameAbove Sports Bowl will feature an exciting matchup between the Pittsburgh Panthers and the Toledo Rockets, set to kick off on Friday at 3 p.m. ET. The game will be hosted at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan.
The Panthers come into the game as 7-point favorites, with an over/under line set at 49.5, suggesting a potentially high-scoring affair. Fans can watch the game live on ESPN.
Let’s take a look at Pittsburgh’s projected starting lineup and depth chart for GameAbove Sports Bowl.
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Pittsburgh projected starting lineup and depth chart for GameAbove Sports Bowl
Offensive Positions
WR-X (Wide Receiver X):
Starter: Kenny Johnson
WR-Z (Wide Receiver Z):
Starter: Daejon Reynolds (Doubtful, Est. Return Dec 26, 2024)
- 2nd: Zion Fowler-El (promoted temporarily due to injuries)
WR-SL (Slot Receiver):
Starter: Raphael Williams Jr.
- 2nd: Zion Fowler-El
- 3rd: Benny Haselrig
LT (Left Tackle):
Starter: Branson Taylor
LG (Left Guard):
Starter: Ryan Jacoby
C (Center):
Starter: Lyndon Cooper
RG (Right Guard):
Starter: BJ Williams
RT (Right Tackle):
Starter: Ryan Baer
TE (Tight End):
Starter: Gavin Bartholomew
- 2nd: Jake Overman
- 3rd: Malachi Thomas
QB (Quarterback):
Starter: Eli Holstein (Questionable)
- 2nd: Nate Yarnell (Doubtful)
- 3rd: Ty Dieffenbach (may temporarily start depending on injuries)
RB (Running Back):
Starter: Desmond Reid
- 2nd: Rodney Hammond Jr.
- 3rd: Daniel Carter
- 4th: Derrick Davis Jr. (Questionable)
- 5th: Montravius Lloyd (Questionable)
Defensive Positions
LDE (Left Defensive End):
Starter: Nate Matlack
- 2nd: Sincere Edwards
- 3rd: Maverick Gracio
LDT (Left Defensive Tackle):
Starter: Sean FitzSimmons
- 2nd: Nahki Johnson
- 3rd: Francis Brewu
- 4th: Anthony Johnson
RDT (Right Defensive Tackle):
Starter: Nick James
- 2nd: Isaiah Neal
- 3rd: Elliot Donald
RDE (Right Defensive End):
Starter: Jimmy Scott
- 2nd: Chief Borders
- 3rd: David Ojiegbe
MONEY (Money Linebacker):
Starter: Braylan Lovelace
- 2nd: Rasheem Biles
- 3rd: Jeremiah Marcelin
MIKE (Middle Linebacker):
Starter: Brandon George
STAR (Star Linebacker):
Starter: Kyle Louis
LCB (Left Cornerback):
Starter: Ryland Gandy
SS (Strong Safety):
Starter: Donovan McMillon
FS (Free Safety):
Starter: Javon McIntyre
RCB (Right Cornerback):
Starter: Rashad Battle
- 2nd: Noah Biglow
- 3rd: Tamarion Crumpley
Special Teams
PT (Punter):
Starter: Caleb Junko
PK (Placekicker):
Starter: Ben Sauls
KO (Kickoff Specialist):
Starter: Ben Sauls
LS (Long Snapper):
Starter: Nilay Upadhyayula
H (Holder):
Starter: Cam Guess
PR (Punt Returner):
Starter: Desmond Reid
- 2nd: Zion Fowler-El (temporary replacement for Konata Mumpfield)
KR (Kick Returner):
Starter: Kenny Johnson
Injuries:
Konata Mumpfield: Out
Daejon Reynolds: Doubtful
Derrick Davis Jr.: Questionable
Nate Yarnell: Doubtful
Eli Holstein: Questionable
Montravius Lloyd: Questionable
Nate Temple: Out For Season (OFS)
Edited by Bhargav
