Eli Holstein’s return to the Pittsburgh Panthers starting lineup was short-lived. After getting back to full health in time for the team’s Week 13 clash with the Louisville Cardinals, the former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback exited the game early.

Pittsburgh quarterback Eli Holstein was carted off the field with an air cast on his left leg in the first quarter of Saturday's game at Louisville.

Pitt quarterback Eli Holstein will return from injury to start Saturday against Louisville, according to multiple reports. Holstein left two games within the past month with apparent head injuries. He departed the Panthers' 41-13 win over Syracuse on Oct.

The Pitt Panthers have dealt with injuries throughout this season and lost their starting quarterback vs. Louisville. Panthers quarterback, redshirt freshman Eli Holstein, took a sack in the first quarter against the Cardinals and went down.

Pittsburgh football has announced Eli Holstein will start in Week 13 against Louisville. Holstein missed the team’s Week 12 game against Clemson, but the freshman quarterback has been medically cleared for Saturday’s contest,