Eli Holstein Reportedly Expected to Enter Transfer Portal
p/c: Gareth Patterson
According to On3’s Pete Nakos, Pittsburgh Panthers quarterback Eli Holstein is expected to enter the transfer portal.
A four-star recruit at the University of Alabama, Holstein transferred to Pitt, with the opportunity to be the starting quarterback.
It was an impressive freshman campaign for Holstein in 2024, as he compiled 2,225 passing yards, along with a 17-7 TD/INT, and 328 yards on the ground.
Holstein came into the 2025 season projected to be one of the top quarterbacks in the ACC. However, after losing to West Virginia, and a subpar performance against Louisville, Holstein was benched by head coach Pat Narduzzi in favor of true freshman Mason Heintschel, who remained the starter the rest of the season.
Once Holstein officially transfers, he will be the sixth Pitt player to this point to enter the portal; joining LB Rasheem Biles, WR Kenny Johnson, OL Lyndon Cooper, OL Tai Ray, and QB David Lynch.