Holden Geriner News, Rumors, Updates - Pittsburgh Panthers

DNP for Week 11 Geriner (undisclosed) did not play during Friday's game against Florida State.

Impact Geriner was held out despite Pittsburgh's overall struggles Friday against Florida State. The quarterback's next chance to play comes Nov. 21 at Louisville, Pitt's second-to-last regular-season game of 2026.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Not starting Friday Geriner (undisclosed) will not start in Friday's game against Florida State, Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact As expected, Geriner will not start in Friday's game, with Corey Dailey getting the start under center. There is still a chance that Geriner can play against Florida State, but it looks unlikely. Geriner had been a relatively clean thrower in his last few games, delivering zero interceptions since Week 6.

22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to start Friday Geriner (undisclosed) is not expected to start in Friday's game against Florida State, Chris Peak of 247Sports reports.

Impact According to Peak, Corey Dailey is expected to start in Friday's game, meaning Geriner's usage is unlikely barring the former struggling or an emergency situation occurring at quarterback against Florida State. Geriner is coming off back-to-back games without an interception and a bye for Pittsburgh, whose home schedule concludes in Week 11.

23 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision for Friday Geriner (undisclosed) is a game-time decision for Friday's game versus Florida State, per the ACC availability report.

Impact Geriner was carrying a questionable tag ahead of Friday's contest against the Seminoles, and his availability during warmups will determine whether he plays in this Week 11 contest. If he's unable to suit up, then Corey Dailey would assume QB1 duties if Geriner cannot go. A final call on Geriner's availability will be made closer to the 7 p.m. ET kickoff.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Availability in question for Week 11 Geriner has been given a questionable status for Friday's matchup versus Florida State, per the ACC availability report.

Impact Geriner's status is up in the air for Friday's game after popping up Thursday as questionable. It's unclear what's bothering the senior quarterback and his status will be worth monitoring heading into kickoff. Corey Dailey would assume QB1 duties if Geriner cannot go.

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Extremely inefficient in home victory Geriner was 13-for-30 passing for 180 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-11 win against Georgia Tech.

Impact Geriner turned in a dismal 23.8 QBR, misfiring on 17 pass attempts. However, freshman Corey Dailey came on late, and he wasn't much better, misfiring on his two attempts, with one interception. Geriner also showed off some ability to escape. He'll look to tighten up his accuracy next time out on Nov. 13 against Florida State.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Throws for 268 yards, TD in loss Geriner was 18-for-32 passing for 268 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 52-23 loss against Miami (FL). He also had seven rushes for zero yards.

Impact Geriner made the start, while Corey Dailey came on late and was 3 for 3 with 66 yards and a TD in garbage time. It was a tall order for the Pitt offense, as it was facing the No. 1 Hurricanes in their place, and the Panthers were down 31-7 by halftime, as the rout was on. Geriner did a good job, all things considered. He should find next Saturday's game against Georgia Tech is a bit more favorable.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to start in Week 8 Geriner is expected to start in Saturday's game at Miami, Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com reports.

Impact Geriner was considered in the mix to start since earlier this week, and all signs point to the signal-caller getting the nod over Corey Dailey, who's still expected to see time under center. Geriner has appeared in four games this season, completing 65.7 percent of his passes for 438 yards while posting a 2:2 TD:INT.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

In the mix to start at Miami Geriner is in the mix to start at Miami on Saturday, per Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Impact Geriner didn't draw the start against Boston College after he split first-team reps in practice leading up to the game. However, he has a shot to assume the starting role against the Hurricanes as last week, true freshman Corey Dailey got the nod but struggled, completing 44% of his passes and throwing two interceptions.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting versus Boston College Geriner is not starting Saturday at Boston College, Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Geriner struggled in last week's loss to North Carolina, throwing two interceptions and zero touchdowns. He split first team reps with Corey Dailey in practice during the week, and now the true freshman will make his career first start over Geriner. Geriner is set to be the backup quarterback, but still could see some action if Dailey struggles.

OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Splitting first-team reps Geriner has been splitting first-team reps at quarterback ahead of Saturday's game at Boston College, Christopher Carter of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Geriner was mistake-prone in his first start of the year against UNC, so it now appears he'll have to battle it out with Corey Dailey for the true QB1 role for the rest of the year. The Panthers could also roll with a two-quarterback look at least this Saturday, but Geriner does have more experience which could bode well for him in the final decision.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Mistake-prone in first start Geriner completed 27 of 44 passes for 219 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 21-17 defeat to North Carolina. He also had seven rushes for negative one yard.

Impact Geriner was making his first start in place of Mason Heintschel (knee), who is out for the season due to a torn ACL. Geriner wasn't terribly inaccurate, but he was picked off twice, so he'll need to clean that up. He'll look for much better results Saturday at Boston College.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

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Named starting quarterback Geriner has been named Pittsburgh's quarterback for Week 6 against North Carolina, according to the team's announcement Monday.

Impact Mason Heintschel tore his ACL in Week 5 at Virginia Tech, so Geriner (initially Pittsburgh's backup quarterback) will be promoted to starter. In small doses this season, the latter showed promise as a backup, completing 19 passes on 26 attempts for not only an impressive 73.1 completion percentage but also 219 yards and two touchdowns. The question is whether Geriner can replicate that output in a more active, bigger setting with Pitt in the thick of conference play.

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Transferring to Pitt Geriner has committed to Pitt, On3.com reports.

Impact Geriner has been in a reserve role over his four collegiate seasons, spending his first three years at Auburn before going to Texas State in 2025. With Mason Heintschel holding down the starting role for Pitt, Geriner will serve as a backup.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Entering transfer portal Geriner is entering the NCAA's transfer portal, On3 reports.

Impact During 2025, Geriner barely attempted a pass or logged multiple carries. On3 indicates that he will be questionable for Texas State's Jan. 2 bowl game with Rice. Geriner has one year of collegiate eligibility remaining.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Battling Jackson for starting role Geriner is in a two-man competition at quarterback with Brad Jackson, per Keff Ciardello of the Austin American-Statesman

Impact Geriner transferred to Texas State after three years at Auburn. He hardly saw the field, attempting a grand total of 20 passes. With two seasons of eligibility remaining, he'll look to win the starting job in his first year with the Bobcats. Jackson, however, who spent his freshman year as a backup with Texas State in 2024, is reportedly putting up a good fight.

APRIL 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Commits to Texas State Geriner has committed to Texas State, Hayes Fawcett of On3 reports.

Impact During 2024, Texas State's primary quarterback was Jordan McCloud, who is out of collegiate eligibility. Geriner will take a shot at being the Bobcats' QB1 for 2025. He does not have much in-game experience under his belt but comes from Auburn. If an SEC team believed in Geriner, perhaps Texas State can too. However, the current Bobcats have other quarterbacks in Pittsburgh transfer Nate Yarnell and a running QB in Brad Jackson. Geriner will not easily be rewarded Texas State's QB1 role.

JANUARY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Entering transfer portal Geriner plans to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, per Hayes Fawcett of On3.com.

Impact Geriner appeared in just two games for the Tigers this season, completing both of his pass attempts for 33 yards while adding a six yard rush on the ground. The sophomore quarterback was a former four-star recruit and will retain two years of eligibility as his next destination.

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Relegated to backup role again Geriner rushed for six yards during Saturday's 45-19 win versus New Mexico.

Impact Meanwhile, redshirt freshman Hank Brown tossed four touchdowns and received the starting nod for the benched Payton Thorne. It looks like Brown is the preferred option next weekend versus Arkansas, but certainly it is far from a guarantee that the season finishes that way.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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