The Pitt Panthers took control from the start in their 73-17 win over FCS opponent Youngstown State at Acrisure Stadium in their non-conference finale. The win for the Panthers keeps them undefeated in non-conference play for the first time ever,

Holstein answered a Youngstown State touchdown with an 82-yard strike to Lee along the sideline. It was Pitt’s longest touchdown pass since a 96-yarder from Kenny Pickett to Maurice Ffrench against Eastern Michigan during the 2019 Quick Lane Bowl.

Pitt's offense got off to the fast start it wanted to and put Youngstown State in its rearview mirror early on as Eli Holstein and Daniel Carter led the Panthers to a high-scoring victory and a 4-0 record.

The Pitt Panthers revealed their starting lineup vs. the Youngstown State Penguins of the FCS at Acrisure Stadium. Quarterback-Eli Holstein Running Back-Desmond Reid Wide Receiver-Kenny Johnson Wide Receiver-Konata Mumpfield Wide Receiver-Raphael "Poppi" Williams Jr.

In his public remarks and those made to his team in private before Pitt’s 73-17 victory Saturday against Youngstown State, Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi left no doubt that he would not tolerate a letdown by his players.

Pittsburgh is searching for its first 4-0 start since 2000 when the Panthers host Youngstown State. Pitt is coming in on a high after a pair of thrilling rallies to beat longtime rivals Cincinnati and West Virginia.