Through three games as Pitt's starting quarterback, Eli Holstein has made a name for himself. But, he's not about proving doubters wrong, he's motivated to prove his supporters right.

It certainly doesn’t look like Eli Holstein has only played three games in his college career. Holstein — a 6-foot-4, 225-pound redshirt freshman from Zachary, Louis. — arrived at Pitt over the winter after spending his first collegiate season at Alabama.

It takes a certain level of intensity to deliver under pressure and that’s exactly what Pitt quarterback Eli Holstein has done so far in his college career.

Almost without exception, every time Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi and offensive coordinator Kade Bell step behind a podium, they are questioned by reporters curious about how and why the pressure of the moment hasn’t seemed to rattle quarterback Eli Holstein.

Eli Holstein doesn’t take his name for granted. He’s well aware of the great men, on both sides of his family, who came before him. That’s why he has to make them proud. Elijah Montgomery Holstein couldn’t be prouder to be named after his paternal and maternal grandfathers.

The national raves continue to roll in for Pitt quarterback Eli Holstein following his stunning performance in the Panthers' dramatic 38-34 win over rival West Virginia this past Saturday.

Eli Holstein is the new quarterback under center for Pittsburgh in 2024. Holstein transferred to Pitt this season after redshirting last season as a freshman at Alabama. Through two games this season,

For the second week in a row, Pittsburgh redshirt freshman quarterback Eli Holstein turned what seemed destined to be a mediocre performance in a loss to spectacular comeback showing in a win. Last week,