Pitt will be without several of its top playmakers on both sides of the ball when it takes on Stanford in a cross-country matchup Saturday afternoon.

Linebacker Rasheem Biles, safety Cruce Brookins and defensive end Blaine Spires have all been ruled out, per the team’s availability report released two hours before kickoff. Left tackle Jeff Persi will also remain sidelined for the fourth straight game, with Kendall Stanley expected to continue filling in.

Meanwhile, linebacker Kyle Louis, wide receiver Kenny Johnson and running back Desmond Reid are all game-time decisions, leaving several of Pitt’s top players’ statuses uncertain heading into the matchup.

On a brighter note, defensive end Jaeden Moore — who has been listed on the two-deep all season — is available and could make his sea

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