Holstein, a redshirt freshman transfer from Alabama, exited in the fourth quarter of a 41-13 win over Syracuse last week with an undisclosed injury.

The No. 18 Pitt Panthers will head to No. 20 SMU for their first ranked matchup of the season in Week 10, but they may not have their star quarterback out on the field. Pitt redshirt freshman quarterback Eli Holstein left early in the fourth quarter of the 41-13 blowout win over Syracuse at Acrisure Stadium on Oct.

When the subject of Eli Holstein’s health first was presented to Pat Narduzzi on Monday at his weekly news conference, it was half of a two-part question. Guess which half Pitt’s coach conveniently ignored.

Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi wouldn’t say Monday if quarterback Eli Holstein will play Saturday against No. 20 Southern Methodist.

Pitt Panthers redshirt freshman quarterback Eli Holstein left during the 41-13 win over Syracuse, sparking concern over the young star going forward. Holstein ran 13 yards on a quarterback keeper and went hard out of bounds after a tackle from Orange redshirt junior safety Duce Chestnut early in the fourth quarter.

Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi wasn’t willing to offer much on the health of starter Eli Holstein in his weekly press conference this week.

Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi is keeping his cards close to the vest regarding quarterback Eli Holstein. A redshirt freshman transfer from Alabama, Holstein exited in the fourth quarter of a

Pitt quarterback Eli Holstein left Thursday's game against Syracuse after taking a hit on a run in the fourth quarter.

In college athletics’ new age of NIL and immediate eligibility for transfers, success can work both ways. No one knows that better than Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi, whose team is 7-0 and a serious contender for its second ACC championship in four years.

He came off the field late in the win over Syracuse, what Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi said on Monday about Eli Holstein’s availability for a Top 25 game