Nate Yarnell News, Rumors, Updates - Pittsburgh Panthers

Commits to Texas State Yarnell has committed to Texas State, Sam Khan Jr. of The Athletic reports.

Impact Now that Yarnell has committed to a non-Pittsburgh college, he is expected to sit out the 2024 GameAbove Sports Bowl between Pitt and Toledo. This year, redshirt senior Jordan McCloud was Texas State's primary quarterback. Yarnell is capable of being a QB1, having averaged 323 passing yards and two touchdowns as the 2024 Panthers' leading man under center. The current question is whether or not he can outlast other QB newcomers and impress over Brad Jackson, who logged more TDs than his new teammate this year.

DECEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will enter portal Yarnell will enter the transfer portal, according to his announcement Friday.

Impact Yarnell logged somewhat of a breakout season during 2024, his first year with at least 1,000 yards and 10 touchdowns at the quarterback position. As for Pittsburgh, his portal entry leaves a clear path for Eli Holstein (ankle) to be the Panthers' starting QB for their bowl game.

DECEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good performance in start Yarnell was 23-for-42 passing for 296 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 34-23 loss to Boston College. He also had nine rushes for -10 yards.

Impact Yarnell was announced as Pittsburgh's starter just before its game against Boston College, and while it was a tough loss for the Panthers, Yarnell played admirably. Though he struggled with efficiency (54.8 percent completion), the quarterback moved the ball through the air at a respectable clip. Though it had a late-season tailspin, Pitt will be eligible for a bowl game, although it remains to be seen if Yarnell of Eli Holstein will start that game.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Boston College Yarnell will get the start for Pittsburgh against Boston College on Saturday, national college football writer Brett McMurphy reports.

Impact Yarnell will start in place of Eli Holstein (ankle) after the latter was knocked out of Pittsburgh's game against Louisville last week. Yarnell has been a mixed bag this season, and in relief of Holstein last week he had a rough showing, tossing for 96 yards, one touchdown and one interception while completing 47.8 percent of his passes.

NOVEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ineffective in loss to Louisville Yarnell completed 11 of 23 passes for 96 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 37-9 loss against Louisville.

Impact Yarnell came off the bench for Eli Holstein after the redshirt freshman was knocked out of the game early, and didn't perform all that admirably. After playing well against Clemson in relief of Holstein last week (350 yards, 63 percent completion), Yarnell looked overwhelmed against Louisville. Holstein's injury reportedly isn't season-ending, although there's only one game remaining this regular season. Thus, it's unclear who will start under center for the Panthers in Week 14.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back on the bench Yarnell will return to a backup role Saturday with Eli Holstein starting against Louisville, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com.

Impact Yarnell was solid in Holstein's place last week, completing 63 percent of his passes for 350 yards last week against Clemson. Yarnell, a redshirt junior, has appeared in six games this year, completing 62.7 percent of his throws for 664 yards, six touchdowns and three interceptions.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in first start Yarnell completed 34 of 54 passes for 350 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 24-20 defeat against Clemson. He also had 10 rushes for -20 yards.

Impact Yarnell didn't represent much of a downgrade from injured starting quarterback Eli Holstein, especially given the latter's struggles as of late. He nearly led Pittsburgh to the upset win if it wasn't for the defense completely breaking down on Clemson's go-ahead scoring drive. Holstein's status remains unclear for Saturday against Louisville, but Yarnell looks like a very capable replacement.

NOVEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will start Saturday Yarnell will draw the start Saturday against Clemson, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Yarnell lost out on the starting job to redshirt freshman Eli Holsetin to enter the 2024 season and has seen minimal action since. However, Holstein suffered an injury last week, opening the door for Yarnell to make an appearance. While it didn't go particularly well, with the redshirt junior completing just four of 12 passes for 44 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions, he'll at least have a week of prep work under his belt for Saturday's contest versus a top-25 opponent.

NOVEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Poor showing in relief Yarnell completed 4 of 12 passes for 44 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Saturday's 24-19 loss against Virginia. He also had six rushes for 23 yards.

Impact Yarnell entered the game in the third quarter for Pittsburgh after Eli Holstein went down with an injury. Yarnell was underwhelming, throwing two picks and completing just one third of his passes. Should Holstein be unavailable this week against Clemson, expect Yarnell to get the start.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • 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, 2024 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Shines in limited action Yarnell completed 9 of 10 passes for 99 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 48-25 loss to Southern Methodist.

Impact Yarnell was nearly flawless in his limtied action against SMU. He played in his second-straight game with Pitt loosing big to SMU, and he threw his third and fourth touchdown of the season. There's little question that Holstein will remain the Panthers' starter, but Yarnell has played well in his mop-up duty this season.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Relieves injured Holstein Yarnell completed 5 of 7 passes for 36 yards during Thursday's 41-13 victory versus Syracuse.

Impact Yarnell entered the game in the fourth quarter when Eli Holstein was taken to the locker room with an undisclosed injury. Yarnell didn't need to do much with the Panthers up big, and he completed an efficient 5 of 7 passes. Holstein's injury reportedly isn't expected to be serious, but if he has to miss a week or two, Yarnell figures to step in under center for Pittsburgh.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Efficient in mop-up duty Yarnell completed 8 of 11 passes for 102 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 73-17 victory versus Youngstown State.

Impact Yarnell was inserted into the game while Pittsburgh was in the process of hanging 73 points on Youngstown State. The backup quarterback played admirably and was highly efficient. Still, with how good starter Eli Holstein has been this season, don't expect Yarnell to play barring a similar blowout situation.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in mop-up duty Yarnell completed 4 of 8 passes for 33 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 55-24 victory against Kent State.

Impact Yarnell came into the game to spell Pittsburgh starter Eli Holstein, who tossed for 336 yards and three scores before the Panthers' coaches elected to insert the backups. Yarnell likely won't see the field barring a blowout, but it's always encouraging when your backup manages to throw a touchdown as well.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in mop-up duty Yarnell completed 4 of 8 passes for 33 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 55-24 victory against Kent State.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting but will play Yarnell is not Pittsburgh's starting quarterback Saturday against Kent but will play, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact According to an earlier post by Thamel, Eli Holstein will be Pittsburgh's starting quarterback Saturday. Fortunately for Yarnell, he has an opportunity to log at least a decent output against Kent, though unlikely better than that if Holstein excels this weekend.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pitt quarterbacks Nate Yarnell and Eli Holstein will both play in the opener against Kent State

Pittsburgh coach Pat Narduzzi says quarterbacks Nate Yarnell and Eli Holstein will both play in the Panthers' season-opener against Kent State

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Co-starter for opener Saturday Yarnell is listed as a co-starter for Saturday's game against Kent, Chris Peak of Rivals.com reports.

Impact It seems the Panthers are undecided on who will start under center for the season opener, and seeing both quarterbacks split reps could also be a possibility given the depth chart. Yarnell appeared in four games for Pitt in 2023, completing 66 percent of his passes for 595 yards, four scores and an interception.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Part of position battle Head coach Pat Narduzzi indicated that Yarnell is in the midst of an ongoing competition for the starting quarterback spot with redshirt freshman Eli Holstein, per Jerry Dipaola of...

Impact Yarnell was assumed for most of the offseason to be the likely starter for the Panthers heading into the 2024 season, but Narduzzi's words indicate that it is far from a sure thing. The redshirt junior appeared in four games for Pitt in 2023, completing 66% of his passes for 595 yards, four scores and an interception. Narduzzi did not give a timeline for when a decision would be made, indicating that the competition could run all the way up to the start of the season.

AUGUST 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Patience rewarded: Why Pitt's Nate Yarnell is ready to seize his long-awaited moment In the two seasons since Kenny Pickett powered a high-flying Pitt offense to the top of the ACC and a top-10 ranking nationally in total off...

JULY 28, 2024 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Pitt football notebook: Kade Bell, Nate Yarnell working through 'growing pains' in spring practices One of the biggest objectives for Pat Narduzzi’s Pitt football team this spring has been to get new offensive coordinator Kade Bell in sync...

MARCH 28, 2024 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

First look at Pitt's 2024 quarterbacks: 'No room for complacency' as Nate Yarnell leads young group Pitt’s first open spring practice to the media at UPMC Rooney Sports Complex was also the first chance for anyone outside of the program to...

MARCH 4, 2024 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Solid effort in loss Yarnell completed 25 of 35 passes for 265 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 30-19 defeat against Duke. He also had 14 rushes for -11 yards.

Impact Yarnell had his second start of the season, completing 69.4 percent of his passes while finishing with his fourth passing touchdown of the season. The 6-foot-6 quarterback closes out the season with 41 of 63 passes completed for 595 yards, four touchdowns and one interception.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Analysis: Nate Yarnell shows the field vision, poise to be Pitt's QB of the future Nate Yarnell didn’t just put up an efficient passing performance in Pitt’s 24-16 win over Boston College last Thursday night at Acrisure Sta...

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Remains as starter Yarnell is listed as the starter in the team's depth chart for Saturday's game against Duke, Noah Hiles of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Yarnell replaced Christian Veilleux under center and got his first start during Saturday's win. The redshirt sophomore will look to build off a solid perfomance for the season finale on the road against the Blue Devils.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Pitt quarterbacks Nate Yarnell and Eli Holstein will both play in the opener against Kent State