Pat Narduzzi announced Thursday at his weekly presser that Holstein has not been cleared by the Pitt medical staff yet, and his status is a game-time decision. Narduzzi said that Pitt has confidence in both Holstein and backup Nate Yarnell, but obviously, Holstein will play if healthy.

The Pittsburgh Panthers got off to their first 7-0 start since 1982, and perhaps the biggest reason for a flawless opening two months was the presence of redshirt freshman quarterback Eli Holstein. The Alabama transfer burst onto the scene and immediately looked the part of a former 4-star recruit finding his form as a starter.

Pitt Panthers redshirt freshman Eli Holstein departed the last game vs. Virginia with an injury, putting his availability into question ahead of their Week 12 matchup vs. Clemson. Holstein would rush five yards and slide down on a drive in the third quarter,