Pittsburgh projected starting lineup and depth chart for GameAbove Sports Bowl | 2024-25 College football season

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

• 2nd: Censere Lee

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

• 2nd: Terrence Enos Jr.

LG (Left Guard):

Starter: Ryan Jacoby

• 2nd: Jason Collier Jr.

C (Center):

Starter: Lyndon Cooper

• 2nd: Terrence Moore

RG (Right Guard):

Starter: BJ Williams

• 2nd: Ryan Carretta

RT (Right Tackle):

Starter: Ryan Baer

• 2nd: Isaiah Montgomery

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

• 2nd: Keye Thompson

STAR (Star Linebacker):

Starter: Kyle Louis

• 2nd: Jordan Bass

LCB (Left Cornerback):

Starter: Ryland Gandy

• 2nd: Tamon Lynum

SS (Strong Safety):

Starter: Donovan McMillon

• 2nd: Cruce Brookins

FS (Free Safety):

Starter: Javon McIntyre

• 2nd: Phillip O'Brien Jr.

RCB (Right Cornerback):

Starter: Rashad Battle

• 2nd: Noah Biglow
• 3rd: Tamarion Crumpley

Special Teams

PT (Punter):

Starter: Caleb Junko

• 2nd: Cam Guess

PK (Placekicker):

Starter: Ben Sauls

• 2nd: Sam Carpenter

KO (Kickoff Specialist):

Starter: Ben Sauls

• 2nd: Sam Carpenter

LS (Long Snapper):

Starter: Nilay Upadhyayula

• 2nd: Nico Crawford

H (Holder):

Starter: Cam Guess

• 2nd: Caleb Junko

PR (Punt Returner):

Starter: Desmond Reid

• 2nd: Zion Fowler-El (temporary replacement for Konata Mumpfield)

KR (Kick Returner):

Starter: Kenny Johnson

• 2nd: Desmond Reid

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)