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.

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.

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,

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.