Pittsburgh’s leading scorer Rodney Hammond Jr. has been declared ineligible for the game.

The University of Pittsburgh announced Friday that Rodney Hammond Jr., the team’s running back, is ineligible for the 2024 season.

No reason was given. Hammond remains a member of the team and is allowed to train.

Hammond was the returning starter at running back after leading the team last season with 564 yards and four touchdowns.

Coach Pat Narduzzi said Thursday that Desmond Reed will be the starter at linebacker. When asked about Hammond, Narduzzi said, “He’s had a good camp.”

Reed moved during the offseason from Western Carolina, where he played under Pittsburgh’s new offensive coordinator, Cade Bell.