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Freshman QB Shocker: Pitt's Dailey Takes Starting Role
17 Oct
Summary
- True freshman Corey Dailey starts at quarterback for Pitt.
- Dailey was a four-year high school starter with impressive stats.
- Pitt faces Boston College with an unexpected freshman QB.
- Injuries sideline key players Ja'Kyrian Turner, Elijah Lagg, and Josh Guerrier.
Pitt's head coach Pat Narduzzi has made a surprising quarterback change for Saturday's game against Boston College, opting to start true freshman Corey Dailey. This decision comes after veteran quarterback Holden Geriner's ineffective performance on October 10th against North Carolina. Narduzzi had previously indicated Geriner would start but with a "shorter rope."
This unexpected move mirrors last year's situation, when true freshman Mason Heintschel took over for an injured Eli Holstein. Heintschel later suffered a season-ending ACL tear, leading to Geriner's current starting opportunity. Dailey, a 6-foot-6 prospect from Seguin, Texas, has limited game experience this season, completing 3 of 5 passes for 57 yards and a touchdown against Bucknell on September 26th.
Dailey arrives at Pitt with an impressive resume from Seguin High School, where he set numerous school records, including 100 passing touchdowns and over 9,000 passing yards. He was a four-star recruit according to 247Sports. Pitt will also be without tailback Ja'Kyrian Turner, tight end Elijah Lagg, and safety Josh Guerrier due to injuries.
