PITTSBURGH PANTHERS NEWS

Eli Holstein - 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

2024 College Football odds Week 10: Lines, spreads for best games of the week

College football Week 10 is here. Check out the lines for some of the biggest games on this weekend's slate.

OCTOBER 29

Konata Mumpfield - Quiet again in blowout win Mumpfield hauled in 1 of 5 targets for 10 yards during Thursday's 41-13 victory against Syracuse.

Impact Mumpfield has been extremely quiet in recent weeks, but he didn't need to do much against Syracuse. Pittsburgh's defense, which recorded three pick-sixes, did most of the heavy lifting, meaning one of Holstein's favorite targets didn't need to be involved. He figures to be a much larger factor next week in a huge showdown with SMU in a game with major ACC title race implications.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Nate Yarnell - 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 • 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

Pat Narduzzi leaves Pitt's quarterback situation cloudy ahead of visit to No. 20 SMU The last thing Pitt head coach Pat Narduzzi would ever want to do is give his opponent any kind of advantage, so it’s not very surprising th...

OCTOBER 28 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Censere Lee - Scores vs Syracuse Lee caught all two targets for 21 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 41-13 win against Syracuse.

Impact Lee was hardly looked at save for his two targets, but Pittsburgh's passing game didn't need to do much while its defense recorded three pick-sixes. Lee's target share remains inconsistent, but the wideout now has three touchdowns over the past four games.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Gavin Bartholomew - Stays quiet vs. Syracuse Bartholomew reeled in 3 of 4 targets for 21 yards during Thursday's 41-13 victory over Syracuse.

Impact Bartholomew was Pittsburgh's most-targeted receiver in the big win over Syracuse, but that didn't translate to a big day for the tight end who remains somewhat of an afterthought in this Panthers offense. He's still good for multiple receptions each week, but has yet to top the 66 yards he posted in the opener.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Raphael Williams Jr. - Hauls in touchdown in win Williams reeled in all two targets for 31 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 41-13 win versus Syracuse.

Impact Williams wasn't looked at all that often in the win over Syracuse, but Pittsburgh's offense took a backseat to the Panthers' defensive domination over the Orange. Thus, one shouldn't be concerned about Williams' two targets being his lowest total yet in 2024.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Desmond Reid - Bottled up in big win Reid notched 11 carries for 47 yards during Thursday's 41-13 win against Syracuse.

Impact Pittsburgh's offense didn't need to do much while its defense recorded three pick-sixes, and thus, it needed its star tailback Reid very little. His 11 carries matched a season low, and it was also his first game without logging a reception. Still, Reid remains an integral part of this offense and will look to bounce back next week in a huge game against SMU.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Eli Holstein - 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

Pitt cornerback, future broadcasting hopeful Ryland Gandy treasures chance to call City League playoff game Pitt redshirt sophomore cornerback Ryland Gandy has had a strong first season as a starter in a Panthers defense that’s been crucial to the...

OCTOBER 28 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Eli Holstein - 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

Camera Catches Jayden Daniels, Caleb Williams' Postgame Handshake Jayden Daniels and Caleb Williams share postgame exchange.

OCTOBER 28 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Cameras Catch Caleb Williams' Frustrated Reaction After Jayden Daniels' Hail Mary TD Caleb Williams could not hide his disappointment.

OCTOBER 28 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

AP Top 25: Oregon keeps top spot; Notre Dame, Texas A&M jump; Colorado enters

Oregon stays No. 1 after its dominant win over Illinois while Notre Dame and Texas A&M climb four spots. Texas drops out of the top five.

OCTOBER 27

2024 college football rankings: Oregon, Indiana keep rolling; Texas A&M enters top 10

FOX Sports college football analyst RJ Young shares his new top 25 rankings following Week 9 of the college football season.

OCTOBER 27

Brad Biggs: Caleb Williams vs. Jayden Daniels? Rookie QBs pump life into franchises - but they're running parallel races. CHICAGO - Matt Ryan was at Mercedes-Benz Stadium two weeks ago for induction into the Atlanta Falcon...

OCTOBER 26 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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

Pittsburgh's police chief puts down his badge for a referee's whistle

Pittsburgh’s police chief has retired just a week after making the controversial announcement that he would add refereeing college basketball games to his calendar

OCTOBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 19 Pitt is unbeaten as November looms. The Panthers believe their best is still ahead of them

Unbeaten and 19th-ranked Pittsburgh believes it is only getting better as November looms

OCTOBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

It's a pick-6 party for No. 19 Pitt as the Panthers use 3 defensive TDs to drill Syracuse 41-13

Rasheem Biles, Kyle Louis and Braylan Lovelace areturned first-half interceptions for touchdowns and No. 19 Pittsburgh breezed past Syracuse 41-13

OCTOBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Eli Holstein - 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

Eli Holstein - 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