Eli Holstein News, Rumors, Updates - Pittsburgh Panthers

Still not cleared Holstein (head) is still not cleared from protocol, Jerry DiPaola of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Being wary of a concussion, Pittsburgh's team still needs at least a bit more time to determine an official status on Holstein. The team's 2024 regular season will conclude with consecutive road games, vital to the Panthers clinching a significant bowl game in postseason play.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Officially out Holstein (head) has officially been ruled out for Pittsburgh's clash with Clemson, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Holstein suffered a head injury against Virginia, and was forced to leave that game. The quarterback will now miss his first contest of the 2024 season, paving the way for Nate Yarnell to start for the Panthers. Holstein has tossed for 2,177 yards, 17 touchdowns and six interceptions this fall.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to play Saturday Holstein (head) is not expected to play Saturday against Clemson, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Nate Yarnell is expected to start for Pitt. Holstein exited the Virginia-Pittsburgh game during the third quarter after taking a hard hit during his slide attempt on a 2nd-and-4 play, missing the remainder of the game.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Eli Holstein not cleared medically while Pat Narduzzi prepares for 'a game-time' decision on Pitt quarterback's availability Pat Narduzzi walked inside the big conference room adjacent to his office Thursday afternooon and correctly read the minds of the assembled...

6 DAYS AGO • TRIBLIVE.COM

Pitt football notebook: Eli Holstein a 'game-time decision'; Pat Narduzzi emphasizes fundamentals Pat Narduzzi won’t reveal much about who will be Pitt’s quarterback against No. 17 Clemson at Acrisure Stadium at noon Saturday. Redshirt El...

6 DAYS AGO • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Game-time decision Saturday Holstein (head) is a game-time decision for Pittsburgh's game Saturday against Clemson, Jerry DiPaola of TribLive.com reports.

Impact Holstein's injury status will be updated Saturday, and the hope for Pittsburgh's team is that it can get its QB1 healthy for what is scheduled to be a tough home game against Clemson. Should he not be available then, Nate Yarnell would be in line to start against the Tigers.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Underwhelming before injury Holstein (head) completed 10 of 23 passes for 121 yards during Saturday's 24-19 defeat to Virginia. He also had seven rushes for 18 yards.

Impact Holstein left the game in the third quarter and didn't return, prompting Nate Yarnell to take over as the Panthers' gunslinger. Pittsburgh wound up losing the game, their second straight loss after a 7-0 start. What's more, Holstein's play has deteriorated as well, even before his injury. He should remain the starter if healthy, but this isn't the same quarterback from Pittsburgh's hot start.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Analysis: Pitt's quarterback problems inescapable after 24-19 loss to Virginia No. 18 Pitt (7-2) lost to Virginia (5-4) at Acrisure Stadium Saturday night in a sloppy performance. While the Panthers’ defense kept the te...

NOVEMBER 10 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Suffers head injury Holstein suffered a head injury during Pittsburgh's game Saturday against Virginia, Karl Ludwig of Pittsburgh Sports Now reports.

Impact Holstein exited the Virginia-Pittsburgh game during the third quarter after taking a hard hit during his slide attempt on a 2nd-and-4 play. He missed the remainder of Pittsburgh's game and could sit out Pitt's next matchup entirely should his head need more time to recover. As a result, Holstein's injury status is questionable as the Panthers prepare for Clemson next Saturday.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in first loss Holstein was 29-for-47 passing for 248 yards and one interception during Saturday's 48-25 loss to Southern Methodist. He also had 10 rushes for 19 yards.

Impact Holstein is beginning to his a wall as the season enters the home stretch. He's thrown two touchdowns and three interceptions over the past three games combined after throwing at least three touchdowns in each of his first five games. Pittsburgh took a tough loss to the high-power SMU Mustangs, and Holstein will look to bounce back next week in a very winnable game against Virginia.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Pitt notebook: Eli Holstein cleared to start vs. No. 20 SMU, while turnovers remain key for defense in ACC road test Pat Narduzzi took to his weekly Wednesday night radio show on 93.7 The Fan to announce that redshirt freshman quarterback Eli Holstein would...

OCTOBER 31 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Will play vs. SMU Holstein (undisclosed) will start for Pittsburgh against SMU, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact This is huge news for the Panthers, as Holstein has been a revelation at quarterback on the North Shore and is one of the key factors in Pittsburgh's 7-0 start this fall. He's tossed for 1,808 yards, 17 touchdowns and five interceptions while completing 64 percent of his passes. There was some doubt earlier in the week about his availability, but it's now confirmed Pittsburgh will have its starter in a huge game against SMU.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

No. 18 Pitt taking a 'wait and see' approach with QB Eli Holstein ahead of visit to No. 20 SMU

Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi is keeping his cards close to the vest regarding quarterback Eli Holstein

OCTOBER 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Efficient in shortened performance Holstein (undisclosed) was 11-for-15 passing for 108 yards and two touchdowns during Thursday's 41-13 victory against Syracuse. He also had six rushes for 20 yards.

Impact Holstein was taken to the locker room during the fourth quarter of Pittsburgh's annihilation of Syracuse, but the injury is reportedly not all that serious. Meanwhile, Holstein had to do very little while his defense recorded three pick-sixes against a hapless Orange team. It was easily Holstein's quietest output of the season, but his team remains undefeated and he appears to have avoided a serious injury.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Wait and see situation Holstein (undisclosed) is a "wait and see situation" this week, Christopher Carter of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Even though Pittsburgh's head coach Pat Narduzzi previously said that Holstein "will be fine" following his undisclosed injury, it will continue to be a prominent problem as the Panthers prepare for their upcoming game. Holstein's update downgrades his injury status from probable to questionable now with under a week before they play at SMU on Saturday.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Analysis: Pitt's defensive schemes buy time for Eli Holstein, offense to find answers PITTSBURGH - Pitt’s 41-13 annihilation of Syracuse (5-2) on Thursday night was the second consecutiv...

OCTOBER 25 • KANSASCITY.COM

Injury not serious Holstein "will be fine" according to head coach Pat Narduzzi, Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Holstein was taken out of the game and into the locker room in the fourth quarter of Saturday's blowout win, but the injury is not serious. Narduzzi said that Holstein was smiling and jumping around in the locker room and that he was held out as a precaution. His status is still worth monitoring during the week, but it seems unlikely this will cost him any time in the future.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room late Thursday Holstein (undisclosed) was taken to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Thursday's game versus Syracuse, Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Holstein headed to the locker room in the fourth quarter after being tackled following a 13-yard run. With so little time left in the game and the Panthers up big, it's unlikely he will return. The severity of his injury is currently unknown.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 23 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Struggles for first time in 2024 Holstein was 14-for-28 passing for 133 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 17-15 victory over California. He also had eight rushes for one yard.

Impact Holstein was finally held in check against California. The quarterback's yardage total (141), completion percentage (50.0) touchdown passes (0) and interceptions (2) were all his worst marks of the season thus far. In fact, this was the first game in 2024 in which he didn't throw for three touchdowns. Still, he managed to lead Pitt to the win and the Panthers are 6-0 for the first time in over 40 years. Holstein will look to get back to his usual big-time passing stats against Syracuse.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Eli Holstein, No. 22 Pitt aim to continue sizzling start vs. Cal Pittsburgh is back in the Top 25 and hopes to stay there when the No.22 Panthers take on visiting California in an Atlantic Coast Conference...

OCTOBER 9 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Could Pitt's Eli Holstein be even better? Pat Narduzzi sees a few areas for improvement Pitt redshirt freshman quarterback Eli Holstein won his fifth ACC rookie of the week award Monday in as many games played this season. The t...

OCTOBER 7 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Season-high in yards vs. UNC Holstein completed 25 of 42 passes for 381 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 34-24 win versus North Carolina. He also had 10 rushes for 76 yards with o...

Impact At this point, you might as well pencil in Holstein for 300-plus yards and three touchdowns each week, because he's done that in every game so far this season. His 381 yards were a new career high for the gunslinger, and he also added 76 yards and a score on the ground. Holstein has been the driving force behind the resurgent Panthers in 2024.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

What was the difference in UNC football's loss to Pittsburgh? 'Their quarterback' Pittsburgh quarterback Eli Holstein, a transfer from Alabama, passed for three touchdowns and ran for a fourth in the Panthers’ 34-24 victor...

OCTOBER 6 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Pitt upends North Carolina, 5-0 for first time since '91 Eli Holstein completed 25 of 42 passes for 381 yards, three touchdowns and an interception to lead Pittsburgh to a 34-24 win over North Caro...

OCTOBER 5 • SACBEE.COM

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No. 18 Pitt taking a 'wait and see' approach with QB Eli Holstein ahead of visit to No. 20 SMU