Former Alabama QB Eli Holstein has come out of the gate strong in his first season at Pitt. Here's a look back at what led to him to transfer from Alabama:

Cal faces one of the nation’s hottest quarterback on Saturday afternoon, and at least one college football writer is convinced Pitt redshirt freshman Eli Holstein will feast on the Bears’ defense. "The former Alabama five-star recruit ranks eighth in passing yards per game (313.

While it may be surprising that the Pittsburgh Panthers are off to a 5-0 start, what is not is the play of redshirt freshman Eli Holstein. The Alabama transfer has looked impressive, but here is what he must do to be taken seriously in the Heisman race.

Eli Holstein isn’t just one of the best freshman quarterbacks in the country this season, he’s one of the best quarterbacks of any class.