The Pitt Panthers have hit the transfer portal for a quarterback again.
Pitt secured the commitment of a major transfer from right within the ACC. Boston College Eagles quarterback Phil Jurkovec will play for the Panthers in 2023.
ESPN insider Pete Thamel reported the news of Jurkovec’s transfer on Monday. The BC quarterback spoke exclusively to Thamel and ESPN. Thamel tweeted, “Phil Jurkovec told ESPN: ‘I’m thankful to Coach Narduzzi and Coach Cignetti and the University of Pittsburgh for allowing me the opportunity to come home and compete.'”
The move comes hours after Pitt quarterback Kedon Slovis announced that he would be entering the transfer portal.
Jurkovec does return home with this move. He’s a native of the area, having attended Pine-Richland High School in northern Pittsburgh. He was once offered by Pitt all the way back in 2015. Originally, Jurkovec was committed to Notre Dame before he transferred to BC.
In 2020, Jurkovec threw for 2,558 yards and 17 touchdowns. Last season, he threw for 1,711 yards and 11 touchdowns in an injury-riddled season. The hope for Jurkovec and Pitt is he returns to that 2020 form next year.
The QB transfer market has been bountiful so far. Cade McNamara transferred from Michigan to Iowa late last week. Hudson Card and D.J. Uiagalelei are also two names to watch for after they each hit the portal.
As SB Nation blog BC Interruption pointed out, Pitt and BC will play annually beginning next year. So, Jurkovec will see his former team right away.
More reactions to Jurkovec and his transfer played out in the afternoon. Including many who welcomed the quarterback home to Pittsburgh.
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