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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...

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Joining Cavaliers Holstein has announced his commitment to Virginia ahead of the 2026 season, On3.com reports.

Impact Holstein will make the move to Virginia after spending the last two seasons under center with Pittsburgh. The 6-foot-4 redshirt sophomore completed 257-of-416 pass attempts for 3,309 yards, 29 touchdowns and 13 interceptions, adding on 117 yards and four touchdowns with his legs (17 games). Holstein will look to compete for the starting job with the Cavaliers next season in the wake of Chandler Morris's departure, but he will likely be in a battle for most of the offseason with fellow transfer Beau Pribula.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Heading into portal Holstein is expected to enter the transfer portal, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Holstein is headed in a different direction after being demoted to backup quarterback ahead of the team's Week 6 game this past season. He spent two years with the program, combining to throw for 3,309 yards, 29 touchdowns and 13 interceptions in 17 games. Holstein will have two years of eligibility remaining.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

The era of supersized conferences can lead to supersized chaos. Just ask the wide-open ACC

Three months after it kicked off, college football's regular season is heading to a frantic finish with little decided

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Throws garbage time TD Holstein was 3-for-6 passing for 23 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 37-15 defeat against Notre Dame.

Impact With the game well out of reach, Holstein entered for Pittsburgh's final offensive possession. He led a 12-play, 79-yard touchdown drive. Mason Heintschel will likely remain under center for Pitt's final two games.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremiyah Love and No. 9 Notre Dame overwhelm No. 23 Pittsburgh in 37-15 victory

No. 9 Notre Dame extended its winning streak to eight with a decisive 37-15 win over No. 23 Pittsburgh

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Surging No. 9 Notre Dame will try to strengthen its CFP spot against resilient No. 23 Pittsburgh

Two teams that have picked themselves up off the mat following rocky Septembers meet when No. 9 Notre Dame (7-2) travels to No. 23 Pittsburgh (7-2)

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 9 Notre Dame faces a new challenge as pass defense navigates quick turnaround at No. 23 Pitt

No. 9 Notre Dame spent last week figuring out how to slow down Navy’s run-heavy offense

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Pitt's Mason Heintschel throws for 423 yards and 3 TDs as the Panthers roll by N.C. State 53-34

Mason Heintschel sets a Pitt freshman record by passing for 423 yards as the Panthers raced by North Carolina State 53-34

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Listed as QB2 Holstein is listed as a backup quarterback on Pittsburgh's updated depth chart, Stephen Thompson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Mason Heintschel is officially Pittsburgh's starting quarterback, an unsurprising development after he played well recently against Boston College. Holstein will have to wait for his aforementioned teammate to slip up, which may not be for a while, especially if given leeway after the latter's BC performance.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pat Narduzzi turned to Mason Heintschel with Pitt's season on the line. The freshman QB delivered

Pittsburgh football coach Pat Narduzzi's bold move to start freshman quarterback Mason Heintschel paid off beautifully

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

True freshman Mason Heintschel leads Pitt to 48-7 rout of Boston College

Mason Heintschel led Pittsburgh to a 48-7 victory against Boston College on Saturday

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Loses starting QB role Pitt will start 18-year-old freshman Mason Heintschel Saturday in place of Holstein against Boston College, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact Holstein was benched in Pittsburgh's Week 5 loss to Louisville after throwing for 228 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions while completing 53.8 percent of his passes. The second interception, his fifth already through four games, was all Panthers' head coach Pat Narduzzi needed to see, and he was replaced by Cole Gonzales. However, Pitt will surprisingly turn to Heintschel against Boston College.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Confirmed as Panthers' starter Holstein will get the start when Pittsburgh faces Boston College on Saturday, per Nathan Breisinger of Pittsburgh Sports Now.

Impact Holstein was benched in Pittsburgh's Week 5 loss to Louisville after throwing for 228 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions while completing 53.8 percent of his passes. The second interception, his fifth already through four games, was all Panthers' head coach Pat Narduzzi needed to see, and he was replaced by Cole Gonzales. Still, Holstein has regained his head coach's confidence throughout the week. "He's had a good week of practice. I've been impressed, just the way he's bounced back from last Saturday. I feel good," he told reporters Thursday.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pat Narduzzi sticks with Eli Holstein as Pitt's starting quarterback — for now Pat Narduzzi said he was looking for “a spark” when Pitt turned to backup quarterback Cole Gonzales late in the fourth quarter of last...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Benched in crunch time Holstein was 14-for-26 passing for 228 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions during Saturday's 34-27 defeat versus Louisville. He also had seven rushes for 19 yards.

Impact Holstein has thrown an interception in all four of his appearances this season, and he set season lows in completions and completion percentage Saturday. His 228 passing yards were his second fewest. Holstein was benched after throwing his second interception, leaving backup Cole Gonzales to handle Pitt's final two drives while trailing by a touchdown. Gonzales failed to spark a comeback, taking a third-down sack before throwing an incompletion on fourth down in what could have been a game-tying drive. Through four games, Holstein has accumulated 1,050 passing yards and an 11:5 TD:INT. He's added 69 yards and a score on the ground. It's unclear if Pitt will turn back to Holstein next week.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Analysis: Onus on Eli Holstein to solidify position as Pitt's starting QB During the opening 15 minutes of Pitt’s Saturday afternoon contest vs. Louisville, the Panthers played like a team that had turned a corner...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Another 300-yard game Holstein was 22-for-37 passing for 303 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 31-24 overtime loss versus West Virginia. He also had 14 rushes for -27 yards wit...

Impact Holstein delivered his second straight 300-yard game, but he finished with just one passing touchdown after throwing four in each of his first two contests. The redshirt sophomore has thrown an interception in every game this season. His 822 passing yards ranks fifth in the ACC and his nine touchdowns are tied for the fifth most in the country.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pitt left to rue plethora of offensive errors in Backyard Brawl defeat to West Virginia Pitt quarterback Eli Holstein walked into the postgame press conference and looked pretty much like the offense did the whole game — beat up...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

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 defense had Pitt quarterbac...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • SI.COM

Edwards' short TD run in overtime leads West Virginia over Pittsburgh 31-24 in the Backyard Brawl

Tye Edwards rushed for three touchdowns, including a 1-yarder in overtime to lift West Virginia to a 31-24 win over Pittsburgh

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Pitt's Eli Holstein could build legacy, boost NFL Draft stock vs. West Virginia | Sporting News These bragging rights will last a while.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Analysis: Pitt trusting Eli Holstein's instincts to keep fast start rolling in Backyard Brawl vs. West Virginia Facing a 4th and one from the opposing 24-yard line with 4:10 left in the first quarter of a Week 2 matchup against Central Michigan, Pitt o...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Big day in blowout Holstein completed 21 of 28 passes for 304 yards, four touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 45-17 win over Central Michigan. He also had four rushes for 36 yards.

Impact Holstein threw for four touchdowns for a second straight game and eclipsed the 300-yard milestone for the first time this season. The signal caller completed 75 percent of his passes against the Chippewas and was a positive on the ground. In two games this season, Holstein has 519 passing yards, an 8:2 TD:INT and 77 rushing yards.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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