PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Pitt quarterback Eli Holstein left Thursday’s game against Syracuse at Acrisure Stadium after being tackled during a run in the fourth quarter.
Pitt’s freshman quarterback left the game with 12 minutes, 54 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter following a 13-yard run. Holstein was shaken up after being tackled on the sideline. He appeared to hit his head on the ground as he was tackled. Before the next play, Holstein appeared to try to remove himself from the game.
Holstein went to the medical tent before walking to the locker room. The Panthers were leading 41-6 when Holstein left the game. Nate Yarnell replaced Holstein under center.
Holstein completed 11-of-15 passes for 108 yards and two scores before leaving. The star freshman added six rushes for 20 yards. Pitt beat Syracuse 41-13 on Thursday.
After the game, Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi said Holstein is going to be “fine,” according to Jim Hammett of Panther-Lair .