Pitt starting center Artie Rowell will miss the rest of the season after suffering a torn ACL in his left knee Friday.

Rowell, a redshirt junior who had started 15 straight games in the middle, was injured in the second quarter of the Panthers' 30-20 win at Boston College.

"I know I speak for our entire team in saying we are very disappointed for Artie," Pitt coach Paul Chryst said in a release. "I'm certain he will attack his rehabilitation with everything he has to get himself ready for next season."

Pitt had gotten off to a strong start running the ball through two games, tallying 712 yards and averaging 6.7 yards per carry. Their 712 rushing yards ranks third in the nation and is tops among Power 5 schools.

Redshirt sophomore Gabe Roberts replaced Rowell in Friday's win over the Eagles and figures to take over starting center duties.

Pitt plays at FIU at noon Saturday.