Holstein cleared, Jennings likely for Pitt-SMU

Oct 30, 2024, 07:26 PM ET

No. 18 Pittsburgh will have quarterback Eli Holstein for Saturday’s face-off versus No. 20 SMU in Dallas, coach Pat Narduzzi said on his radio program Wednesday night.Holstein, a redshirt

freshman transfer from Alabama, exited in the fourth quarter of a 41-13 win over Syracuse last week with an undisclosed injury. He was hurt while completing a quarterback choice run.Editor’s Picks 2 Associated Narduzzi stated after the game that he believed Holstein was great and then confirmed Wednesday night that he’s been cleared to deal with the Mustangs in a top-25 showdown in between ACC teams.The Panthers( 7-0, 3-0 ACC)are off to their first 7-0 start considering that 1982; SMU(7-1, 4-0 )has just one loss.

“Eli Holstein is ready to go and got cleared today,”Narduzzi informed 93.7 The Fan.” Eli Holstein is all set to roll.

That’s outstanding news. “The Mustangs also were dealing with some uncertainty after their quarterback, Kevin Jennings, took a success to a knee in a win

versus Duke last weekend and has actually been noted as questionable by coach Rhett Lashlee.But sources told ESPN’s Pete Thamel on Wednesday that Jennings is expected to attempt and bet Pitt. He still requires to be cleared for contact, however Jennings has actually practiced today in a restricted capacity.Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.