Pitt QB Eli Holstein drove off the field against Louisville

LOUISVILLE – Eli Holstein returned to the lineup against Louisville after missing the Clemson loss with an injury, but was unable to finish the first quarter.

Holstein was sacked by Louisville defensive end Ashton Gillotte on a first down play late in the first quarter, his leg apparently trapped under Gillotte’s body during the fall, and it was very quickly apparent that Holstein was in some distress.

Holstein sprained his left ankle when he was carted off the field. Nate Yarnell entered the game in relief.

Holstein completed 3-of-5 passing attempts for 51 yards and an interception before leaving the game.

Holstein has left three games this season due to injury, and the apparent ankle injury against Louisville is the kind of freakish mishap that has plagued the freshman this season. It is likely that Holstein’s season is over.

Pitt trails 10-0 early in the first quarter against Louisville.

**Update: 16:50 —

Holstein returned to the Pitt sideline in the second quarter using crutches.