ACC Head Coach Mentions NIL When Asked About Keeping His QB out of the Transfer Portal

Pittsburgh Panthers head coach Pat Narduzzi has his team at 7-0 and a legit threat to win the ACC. Despite the success this season, he was asked about keeping Pitt quarterback Eli Holstein out of the transfer portal. Pitt added Holstein via the transfer portal and since he's arrived with the Panthers, the former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback has been one of the bright spots in the ACC. During an interview on CBS Sports Radio, Narduzzi was asked about potentially losing his starting quarterback to the portal. He said it is always a concern. “First of all, we’re going to take care of Eli. That’s the No. 1 thing," Narduzzi said to Zach Gelb. “We got the new athletic director in Allen Greene. We’re excited about his opportunities here at Pitt to help us continue to get better in every avenue and NIL. What we do with the House settlement (in which schools could pay roughly $2.7 billion to past and current athletes) is going to be critical.” Narduzzi also made sure to emphasize that Holstein staying at Pitt wou