Pittburgh football’s quarterback situation remains uncertain ahead of Saturday’s game against No. 20 Clemson. Starter Eli Holstein, who left each of the past two games with a head injury, is listed as a game-time decision.
Head coach Pat Narduzzi confirmed on Thursday that Holstein has not practiced this week, with backup Nate Yarnell taking first-team reps in his place.
Holstein struggled in last week’s loss to Virginia, completing just 10 of 23 passes for 121 yards before exiting. Yarnell, stepping in, managed 4 of 12 passing for 44 yards with one touchdown but also threw two interceptions. On the season, Holstein has completed 62% of his passes for 2,177 yards, 17 touchdowns, and six interceptions, though he has failed to surpass 150 yards in three of his last four games. Yarnell has appeared in six games, throwing for 314 yards, five touchdowns, and two interceptions on 30-of-48 passing.
He was having an outstanding season before the difficult game.
The kickoff between Clemson and Pitt is scheduled for noon Saturday at Acrisure Stadium, and the game is airing on ESPN.