A few weeks ago, CBS Sports named Pitt quarterback as one of the most irreplaceable players in the country because of the team's inexperience behind him. ESPN put a similar list for the ACC and it was little surprise that Peterman topped the list for the Panthers:
In his first season at Pitt as a graduate transfer from Tennessee, Peterman was solid but unspectacular. Yes, he threw for 20 TDs, but his yards per attempt and yards per completion were both in the bottom half of ACC QBs. Peterman will have more pressure on him with top receiver Tyler Boyd (926 yards in 12 games) off to the NFL, so he'll need to find ways to make plays downfield to complement Pitt's top rushing attack.