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UVA Could Have the Best Quarterback Room in the ACC After Additions Of Beau Pribula and Eli Holstein

The Virginia Cavaliers have been making headlines as of late after making some moves with their offensive unit. Before the transfer portal opened, one of the most pressing questions surrounding UVA involved its quarterback position.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / January 13

Pitt's Eli Holstein Transfers to ACC Foe

PITTSBURGH — Eli Holstein didn't have the 2025 campaign he wanted with the Pitt Panthers and is now with a new school in the ACC. Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reported that Holstein has transferred to Virginia for next season, keeping him in-conference.

College Football News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / January 13

Virginia Gets Commitment From Former Pittsburgh QB Eli Holstein

Virginia gets a commitment from a former ACC starting quarterback after Eli Holstein pledged his commitment to the Cavaliers. Holstein had a breakout freshman season, throwing for 2,225 yards and 17 touchdowns.

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College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / January 2

Pitt Backup QB Enters Transfer Portal

PITTSBURGH — Pitt Panthers backup quarterback Eli Holstein has officially entered the NCAA Transfer Portal, On3's Pete Nakos reported. Holstein came into this season as the starter until he was benched for true freshman Mason Heintschel after four games.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / November 13

Notre Dame vs. Pittsburgh bold predictions for top 25 battle in Week 12

It is a top-25 matchup and the site of College Game Day as Notre Dame visits Pittsburgh. Notre Dame currently has a spot in the College Football Playoff, sitting ninth in the second set of rankings.

College Football News / Stanford Cardinal on SI / November 1

Will Stanford Have the Firepower to Keep up with Pitt to Keep Their Season Alive?

It’s Halloween weekend in Palo Alto, but it may not even be the biggest event of the weekend. That’s because the Stanford Cardinal will take on the Pitt Panthers in an ACC battle that will dictate the entire season for both programs.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / October 29

Pitt QB Named Best in Nation

PITTSBURGH — Pitt Panthers true freshman Mason Heintschel was power ranked as the No. 1 quarterback in the country heading into Week 10 of the college football season by CBS Sports' David Cobb.

College Football News / LWOSports.com / October 7

A Bold Gamble Pays Off: Mason Heintschel Takes the Reins at Pitt

In a move few saw coming, head coach Pat Narduzzi benched veteran starter Eli Holstein and handed the keys to true freshman Mason Heintschel. Holstein, who had held the starting job the last two seasons, had shown flashes of promise but also bouts of inconsistency, especially over the last two losses.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / October 7

Pitt HC Discusses Benching Eli Holstein

PITTSBURGH — Pat Narduzzi repeatedly told the media last week that Eli Holstein would be the starting quarterback for the Pitt Panthers against the Boston College Eagles.

College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / October 5

Pitt Has Found a New QB1 in Freshman Mason Heintschel

When spring camp started for the Pitt Panthers (3-2, 1-1 ACC), Eli Holstein was the incumbent starting quarterback. Holstein started the 2024 season 7-0 before injuries derailed his and Pitt’s season.

College Football News / Field Level Media / October 4

Mason Heintschel shines as Pitt clobbers Boston College

Freshman Mason Heintschel tossed four touchdown passes in his first collegiate start to lead Pitt to a 48-7 victory over visiting Boston College in an Atlantic Coast Conference matchup Saturday.

College Football News / Boston College Eagles on SI / October 4

Boston College Football Records Fourth Consecutive Loss at Pitt

Boston College (1-4, 0-3 ACC) football’s struggles continued on Saturday afternoon as it fell to the Pitt Panthers (3-2, 1-1 ACC) 48-7 at Acrisure Stadium

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / October 4

Pitt Starting Freshman QB vs. Boston College

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers are expected to start true freshman quarterback Mason Heintschel against Boston College, ESPN's Pete Thamel reported. Heintschel appeared in just one game this season against Duquesne, and he completed three passes on four attempts for 36 yards.

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College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / October 2

Which QB Gives Pitt the Best Chance to Win?

PITTSBURGH - What is Pitt going to do with Eli Holstein this week? Wait and see. Holstein was the unquestioned starter entering the season, and while there were some concerns with the way he struggled down the stretch last season (and a handful of injuries) and a lackluster offseason, the expectation for many was that he'd take a step.

College Football News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / October 2

Final Score Predictions For All Week Six ACC Games

This weekend's slate is chock full of solid conference matchups with implications on the early-season ACC standings. It is an opportunity for some programs to get valuable wins under their belt early so they are not playing catch-up later in the season.