Trubisky set to start at QB for the Steelers

Mitch Trubisky will start at quarterback for the Steelers on Sunday when they travel to Carolina to play the Panthers.

The team announced Saturday Trubisky will get the call with starter Kenny Pickett still in the concussion protocol.

Trubisky began the season as the Steelers’ starter before losing the job midway through a Week 4 loss to the Jets. He has relieved Pickett twice, helping secure a win over the Bucs on Oct. 16 and throwing for 276 yards with a touchdown and three interceptions last Sunday against the Ravens.

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin did not commit to a starter during the week, splitting practice reps between Trubisky and Mason Rudolph.

The Steelers (5-8) need a win to keep their faint playoff hopes alive.

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College basketball: Jarace Walker scored 17 points and No. 5 Houston used runs in each half and the nation’s best scoring defense to beat No. 2 Virginia 69-61 . ... Drew Timme matched his season-high with 29 points and No. 15 Gonzaga overcame Brandon Miller’s 36-point outburst to beat No. 4 Alabama 100-90 in the C.M. Newton Classic. ... Gradey Dick scored 20 points, Dajuan Harris Jr. added 10 points and 10 assists and eighth-ranked Kansas roared to an 84-62 victory over No. 14 Indiana.

Golf: French golfer Antoine Rozner carded a 4-under 68 for a two-shot lead going into the last round of the Mauritius Open.

NHL: Drake Batherson had two goals, and the Senators beat the Red Wings 6-3 on Saturday for their fourth consecutive victory.