Pitt still not sure if QB Holstein can dip into SMU

Oct 28, 2024, 05:02 PM ET PITTSBURGH– Coach Pat Narduzzi is keeping his cards near to the vest when it concerns Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Eli Holstein.Holstein, a redshirt freshman transfer from Alabama, exited in the 4th quarter of a 41-13 win over Syracuse last week with a concealed injury. Holstein was hurt while ending up a quarterback option run with the unbeaten Panthers(7-0, 3-0 ACC)easily ahead. Pitt travels to No. 20 SMU (7-1, 4-0) on Saturday.Narduzzi said immediately after the triumph over the Orange that Holstein was fine and likened it to having dirt in his eye. Narduzzi, who prevents talking about injuries to any player, was unclear when asked Monday about Holstein’s status. “It’s a wait-and-see, we’ll see,”Narduzzi said, later on adding”that’s his deal.” Editor’s Picks 1 Associated Holstein finished 11 of 15 passes for 108 backyards and 2 scores against the Orange, as Pitt rode 3 pick-6s by its defense to the program

‘s first 7-0 start because 1982. Narduzzi said backup quarterback Nate Yarnell will get some associates with the first string in practice, though that is not necessarily unusual.Pitt’s offense has actually cooled a bit in conference play. The Panthers are balancing 338 lawns in 3 ACC games. Pitt balanced 522 lawns throughout nonconference wins over Kent State, Cincinnati, West Virginia and Youngstown State.