Max Browne latest graduate transfer QB to start for Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh officially named USC transfer Max Browne as the Panthers' starting quarterback Tuesday.

Browne arrived in Pittsburgh in January and became the favorite to take over for Nathan Peterman, who went off to the NFL. Browne's career began at USC, and he started the first three games of last season before he was benched in favor of Sam Darnold.

Once Browne lost the starting job at USC, he realized his days there were numbered. He chose Pittsburgh, in part, because the Panthers have had success with graduate transfer quarterbacks. Peterman was one, and so was Houston Texans quarterback Tom Savage before him.

Browne also is the most experienced quarterback on the roster. In three seasons…