Former Pitt Quarterback Commits to UW-W

The following, and the image on the homepage, is from an article that was published on January 3 on Pittsburghsportsnow.com

“Jake Frantl spent four seasons at Pitt, and while he never saw the field with the Panthers, he’ll have a chance to see the field a whole lot more back home.

Frantl — 6-foot, 205-pound redshirt junior walk-on quarterback from Erin, Wisc. — transferred to Wisconsin-Whitewater (D-III) for his final season of college eligibility, he announced on social media. He entered the transfer portal last month.

It’s a big opportunity for Frantl to finish his college career on a high note after serving as a key practice quarterback for the Panthers over the last few seasons.

Wisconsin-Whitewater is coming off a 6-4 (4-3 WIAC) season, failing to qualify for the Division III playoffs. But there’s a history of major success, and the Warhawks are looking for a quarterback.

Frantl initially committed to Pitt as a preferred walk-on in 2021, arriving for the ACC title-winning season as the newest quarterback.

He didn’t see the field during his four seasons in Pittsburgh, but Frantl played an important and often unrecognized role with the team. He often served as the quarterback, spending time during practice with the position players and throwing up balls to the wide receivers and tight ends.

It can be hard for a walk-on to make an impact at his school, but Frantl is someone who made an impact with the program — and will have a chance to make an impact on the field elsewhere…..”

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