Pitt's Ben DiNucci to transfer, 2nd QB to leave in 3 days

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh sophomore quarterback Ben DiNucci is transferring.

DiNucci announced his decision Thursday, two days after third-string sophomore quarterback Thomas MacVittie said he also was leaving the program. While MacVittie played on special teams this season but never took a snap under center, DiNucci appeared in 10 games this season, including six starts.

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DiNucci completed 88 of 157 passes for 1,091 yards with five touchdowns and five interceptions. He also ran for 128 yards and a touchdown as the Panthers went 5-7. DiNucci was replaced by redshirt freshman Kenny Pickett for Pitt's regular-season finale against then-No. 2 Miami. Pickett guided the Panthers to an upset 24-14 victory.

DiNucci says he plans to transfer in January and will have two years of eligibility remaining.

DiNucci is a graduate of Pine-Richland High School.

Associated Press