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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Pitt Panthers quarterback Eli Holstein played his worst game of the season in the 31-24 loss to the West Virginia Mountaineers in the Backyard Brawl on Sept.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / September 13

Watch: Pitt's Eli Holstein Addresses Loss to WVU

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Pitt Panthers redshirt sophomore quarterback Eli Holstein didn't have the game he wanted in the 31-24 overtime loss to the West Virginia Mountaineers at Milan Puskar Stadium.

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 13

Three Rapid Takeaways from West Virginia's Backyard Brawl Win

The West Virginia Mountaineers (2-1) knocked off the Pitt Panthers (2-1) Saturday evening in overtime 31-24. The West Virginia defense got to Pitt quarterback Eli Holstein on the first play of the game, sacking the redshirt sophomore and forcing the fumble.

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College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / September 13

Pitt Blows Late Lead in Overtime Loss to WVU

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — The Pitt Panthers battled back after an early deficit, but West Virginia rallied late on and won it in overtime, 31-24. This makes it back-to-back losses at Milan Puskar Stadium for Pitt, falling 17-6 in 2023.

College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / September 11

3 Players to Watch in Week 3

Week three is when early-season momentum meets tougher matchups. Some players have already flashed, but now the defenses get sharper, the pressure rises and the questions start to matter.

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 11

Pitt QB Eli Holstein Leans Into Villain Role Ahead of Backyard Brawl

After this Saturday, the Pitt Panthers won't pay their next visit to Milan Puskar Stadium for another 1,820 days. The Backyard Brawl will resume in 2029 up north, with the next matchup in Morgantown taking place on September 7th, 2030.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / September 9

Watch: Pitt QB Eli Holstein Addresses Backyard Brawl

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers take on their bitter rival in the West Virginia Mountaineers in the Backyard Brawl this weekend, with redshirt sophomore quarterback Eli Holstein ready for one of the biggest games of the season.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / September 7

Eli Holstein Comfortable in Pitt Offense

PITTSBURGH — After throwing for a career-high four touchdown passes in Week 1 against Duquesne, Pitt Panthers quarterback Eli Holstein matched that feat against Central Michigan.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / ACC Digital Network / September 6

Watch: Pitt QB Eli Holstein Highlights vs. Central Michigan

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 6

Eli Holstein throws 4 TDs as Pitt runs away late from Central Michigan

Eli Holstein went 21 of 28 passing for 304 yards and four touchdowns to lead Pitt to a 45-17 nonconference win over Central Michigan on Saturday in a game played at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / September 4

Pitt WRs Giving Eli Holstein Massive Boost

PITTSBURGH — Pitt Panthers redshirt sophomore quarterback Eli Holstein had a career performance in Week 1 against Duquesne. The Panther's second-year starting quarterback tossed a career-high four touchdowns in the win.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / ACC Digital Network / September 2

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Watch: Pitt HC Pat Narduzzi Breaks Down Win, Previews Central Michigan

PITTSBURGH - The Pitt Panthers are coming off a win against Duquesne in the season opener, a 61-9 drubbing in which the Panthers were able to use 73 players, and while head coach Pat Narduzzi is pleased with the result, he knows there's a lot of work to do.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / August 31

Pitt QB Sets New Career High vs. Duquesne

PITTSBURGH — Pitt Panthers quarterback Eli Holstein had a career game in the 61-9 win over Duquesne on Saturday. The Panthers' signal caller tossed a career-high four touchdown passes in the blowout win.

College Football News / Field Level Media / August 30

Eli Holstein's 4 TDs help Pitt destroy Duquesne

Eli Holstein threw four touchdown passes as host Pitt pounded Duquesne 61-9 in the first meeting in 86 years between teams that reside in the same city Saturday afternoon in Pittsburgh.

College Football News / ACC Digital Network / August 30

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Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / August 30

Watch: New Pitt WR Makes Sensational One-Handed TD Grab

PITTSBURGH — Pitt Panthers wide receiver Cataurus "Blue" Hicks made a highlight reel one-handed grab for his second touchdown of the game against Duquesne.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / August 29

Pitt Offensive Aiming for More Explosiveness

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers are now in year two with offensive coordinator Kade Bell and quarterback Eli Holstein. The quarterback and coordinator duo played a significant role in Pitt's 7-0 start to the 2024 season.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / August 19

Pitt QB Named to Prestigious Award Watchlist

PITTSBURGH — Pitt Panthers starting quarterback Eli Holstein was named to the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award watchlist Tuesday afternoon. The annual award is presented to the nation's top senior or upperclassman quarterback who is on track to graduate with their class.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / December 26

Pitt QB Eli Holstein is Out Against Toledo in the Bowl Game

Pitt will have to finish its season without Eli Holstein. When the Panthers take on Toledo in the GameAbove Sports Bowl today, it will not be Holstein under center.

College Football News / Field Level Media / November 23

Pitt QB Eli Holstein to start vs. Louisville

Pitt quarterback Eli Holstein will return from injury to start Saturday against Louisville, according to multiple reports. Holstein left two games within the past month with apparent head injuries.

College Football News / Field Level Media / November 16

Pitt QB Eli Holstein to miss game vs. No. 20 Clemson

Pitt quarterback Eli Holstein will be sidelined Saturday against No. 20 Clemson as he continues to recover from apparent head injuries, ESPN reported. Per the report, Holstein has not been medically cleared after leaving two of the Panthers' past three games with injuries.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / November 10

Pitt QB Eli Holstein Exits Virginia Game With Apparent Head Injury

PITTSBURGH — Pitt quarterback Eli Holstein took a hard hit to the head in the third quarter against Virginia and left the game. Holstein kept an option play on second-and-4 from the Pitt 45, picked up five yards and converted the first down.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / LWOSports.com / October 30

Three reasons undefeated Pitt won't make the Playoff

This past Friday, the Pittsburgh Panthers put in their most dominant performance of the season by dismantling Syracuse 41-13. The Orange entered the contest 5-1 so they were hardly a cupcake opponent.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / October 25

Pitt QB Eli Holstein Leaves Syracuse Game With Apparent Injury

PITTSBURGH — Pitt quarterback Eli Holstein left the game in the fourth quarter against Syracuse with an apparent injury. Holstein took off on first-and-10 early in the fourth quarter, picking up 13 yards and a first down, but he went down hard as he was tackled on the sideline.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Sports Now / October 16

Don’t Lose Faith in Pitt QB Eli Holstein

Eli Holstein has a chance this week to do something he’s never done before: bounce back from a bad game. It can be easy to forget he’s a half-season into his college career sometimes, considering he immediately hit the ground running this season.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Yardbarker / October 5

QB Eli Holstein off to historic start for Pittsburgh

After transferring from Alabama, Pittsburgh QB Eli Holstein off to historic start

Holstein is already establishing himself as one of the top quarterbacks in the country and he's doing things at the start of his career that no Pitt quarterback has done since Dan Marino.

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