PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers have had trouble finding success at quarterback in recent weeks and are making a change ahead of their next game.

Pitt is expected to go with fifth-year Holden Geriner as their starting quarterback against No. 1 Miami on the road in their Week 8 matchup, per Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports.

Geriner takes over from freshman quarterback Corey Dailey, who started in the 27-21 defeat to Boston College on the road in Week 7, completing 11-of-25 passes for 193 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions.

It's the second start for Geriner this season and in his collegiate career, as he got his first one in the 21-17 loss to North Carolina at Acrisure Stadium in Week 6.

Geriner struggled in that matchup, completing 27-of-44 passes for 219 yards and two interceptions, which saw him lose the starting job to Dailey.

He previously played in eight games over three seasons for Auburn, 2022-24, and then three games for Texas State in 2025, before transferring to Pitt for his final season.

Pitt sophomore quarterback Mason Heintschel tore his ACL in the 35-33 road win over Virginia Tech in Week 5 and is out for the season.

Geriner came in for Heintschel in the third quarter and completed 8-of-12 passes for 78 yards and a touchdown against the Hokies.

It's a big challenge for Geriner, but the Panthers need him to be at his very best if they expect to have any chance against the top-ranked Hurricanes team.