Eli Holstein threw for three touchdowns and ran for two more as Pittsburgh blasted Youngstown State 73-17 on Saturday. Pitt is 4-0 for the first time since 2000 and it’s also the first time the Panthers have put up 70 or more points since scoring 77 against New Hampshire in 2021.

The Pitt Panthers dominated FCS oppponent Youngstown State from start to finish, winning 73-17 at Acrisure Stadium in their final non-conference game. The win for the Panthers (4-0) keeps them undefeated in non-conference play for the first time ever,

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.

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.

Pitt did exactly what it needed to do against Youngstown State. Win the football game by a whole lot of points.

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.