Jake Scarton leaves Pitt football team

PittsburghPanthers.comKicker Jake Scarton was listed as the backup to Alex Kessman on the preseason depth chart Pitt released in July, but he is no longer with the team and is not listed on the team’s roster. In addition, he has indicated on social media that he is heading to Oregon State. However, he has yet to be added to the Beavers roster.

Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi discussed Scarton’s departure during a press conference on Friday, noting that despite the apparently sudden move, the Panthers coaching staff was not caught off guard.

”We wish Jake luck wherever he lands,” Narduzzi said. “But we were not surprised at all. We worked in the offseason with several different holders. You kind…