Markus Wheaton will have backup Cody Vaz throwing him passes this week as starter Sean Mannion's injured knee is still giving him trouble.
Denard Robinson aggravated a nerve in his throwing elbow Saturday against Nebraska, making his status for this week uncertain.
Ray Graham is causing problems for Rushel Shell in Pittsburgh as a timeshare is stifling the latter's production.
Ryan Aplin's season has not been as productive as most expected, but this week he finally gets an exploitable defense.
Markus Wheaton has to break in a new quarterback with Oregon State starter Sean Mannion out indefinitely with a knee injury.
Rex Burkhead has been in and out of the Nebraska lineup with a knee injury, and he was once again forced to the sideline Saturday.
Ameer Abdullah's emergence and a tough matchup against Ohio State make Rex Burkhead a tough play this week.