If UCF's game against Penn State in Dublin, Ireland were tomorrow, Pete DiNovo would be the Knights' starting quarterback, head coach George O'Leary informed the media after Sunday's practice.

"I'm naming (DiNovo) the No. 1 quarterback going into the first game," O'Leary said. "...from a management standpoint, from the sideline to the field, consistency is what I was looking for. I thought Pete elevated himself this last week."

DiNovo, a redshirt freshman from Tarpon Springs (Fla.) East Lake, has worked hard in the offseason to position himself for the starting job. As of now, he's No. 1 on the depth chart at quarterback, but that could change with the Penn State game just weeks away. DiNovo is Pinellas County's all-time career leader in passing yards (6,733).

Sophomore Justin Holman is the only quarterback on UCF's roster with game experience as a Knight, appearing in three games in 2013. DiNovo, Holman, true freshman Tyler Harris and transfer Nick Patti have all competed to replace first-round NFL draft pick Blake Bortles.

As of now, O'Leary is undecided on who will back up DiNovo. Holman and Patti are challenging for the No. 2 spot, with Harris expected to be fourth on the depth chart.

Head Coach George O'Leary informs media after practice today that if the PSU game took place tomorrow, Pete DiNovo would start ï¿½ UCF Football (@UCF_Football) August 10, 2014



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