Pitt QB Eli Holstein Carted Off the Field Against Louisville

LOUISVILLE — Eli Holstein returned to the lineup against Louisville after missing the Clemson loss due to injury but wasn’t able to finish the first quarter.

Holstein was sacked by Louisville defensive end Ashton Gillotte on a first down play late in the first quarter, his leg was seemingly caught beneath Gillotte’s body during the fall and it was very quickly apparent that Holstein was in some distress.

Holstein had an air cast on his left ankle as he was carted off the field. Nate Yarnell entered the game in relief.

Holstein completed 3-of-5 pass attempts for 51 yards and an interception before exiting the game.

Holstein has exited three games this season due to injury, and the apparent ankle injury against Louisville is the sort of freakish bad luck that has plagued the second-year freshman this season. It’s likely that Holstein’s season has come to an end.

Pitt trails 10-0 early in the first quarter against Louisville.

**Update: 4:50 PM —

Holstein returned to the Pitt sideline in the second quarter with the help of crutches.