Pitt QB Eli Holstein Leaves Syracuse Game With Visible Injury

PITTSBURGH — Pitt quarterback Eli Holstein left the game in the fourth quarter against Syracuse with an apparent injury.

Holstein started on first-and-10 early in the fourth quarter, gained 13 yards and a first down, but came down hard when he was tackled at the sideline. ‘Cuse appeared to hit his head while being tackled by linebacker Justin Barro, but walked to the medical tent under his own power.

Holstein left the game, went to the injury tent, and after leaving the tent, headed towards the locker room.

Holstein completed 11-of-15 pass attempts and added 20 yards on the ground for 108 yards and two touchdowns before leaving the game. Pitt took a 31-6 lead coming off the game and scored three defensive touchdowns on a pick-six.

Nate Yarnell came in in relief of Holstein and put the Panthers in range for Ben Sauls’ 57-yard field goal.

Holstein has completed 138 of 215 pass attempts (64%) for 1,808 yards with 17 touchdowns and five interceptions this season; He rushed for 286 yards (4.8 yards per carry) and three touchdowns on the ground this season.