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.

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.

Eli Holstein doesn’t take his name for granted. He’s well aware of the great men, on both sides of his family, who came before him. That’s why he has to make them proud. Elijah Montgomery Holstein couldn’t be prouder to be named after his paternal and maternal grandfathers.

Pitt faced a 27-6 deficit to Cincinnati on the road last week midway through the third quarter and Holstein led four scoring drives for three touchdowns and the game-winning field

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.

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.

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.

For the second week in a row, Pittsburgh redshirt freshman quarterback Eli Holstein turned what seemed destined to be a mediocre performance in a loss to spectacular comeback showing in a win. Last week,