Former Alabama football quarterback Eli Holstein transferred to Pitt over the offseason, and it appears he has earned the starting job. ESPN's Pete Thamel reported Thursday that Holstein has been named the Panthers ' starter over veteran Nate Yarnell, who made a pair of starts last season.

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 was named the ACC Quarterback and Newcomer of the Week, earned a spot on the Davey O’Brien ‘Great 8′ list and has now been named the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Week for his efforts in a come-from-behind victory against West Virginia in the Backyard Brawl.

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.

Pittsburgh football quarterback Eli Holstein is happy to be in the Steel City. Holstein has the Panthers out to a 3-0 start and is throwing the ball around with ease through three games. Holstein is opening up about why he chose to transfer to Pittsburgh before the season.

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Pitt Panthers redshirt freshman quarterback Eli Holstein received national recognition, following his performance in the win over the West Virginia Mountaineers at Acrisure Stadium. The Davey O'Brien Award,