Eli Holstein

Eli Holstein is an American college football quarterback for the Virginia Cavaliers. He previously played for the Alabama [Crimson Tide football|Alabama Crimson Tide] and Pittsburgh Panthers.

Early life

Holstein attended Zachary High School in Zachary, Louisiana. During his career, he passed for 7,014 yards with 62 touchdowns and rushed for 1,233 yards with 30 touchdowns. He committed to the University of Alabama to play college football.

College career

Holstein redshirted his only season at Alabama in 2023. After the season, he entered the transfer portal and transferred to the University of Pittsburgh. In his first year at Pittsburgh in 2024, he beat out Nate Yarnell to earn the starting quarterback job. In his first career start he completed 30 of 40 passes for 336 yards and three touchdowns. He led Pitt to its first 7-0 start since 1982.

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