Narduzzi backs Geriner despite loss to North Carolina

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 18:18 · Archive

Pitt football coach Pat Narduzzi says quarterback Holden Geriner will remain his starter after Saturday's 21-17 defeat to North Carolina.

Pitt football coach Pat Narduzzi has reaffirmed his confidence in quarterback Holden Geriner following the team's 21-17 loss to North Carolina on Saturday. After the defeat at Acrisure Stadium, Narduzzi said Geriner would start Pitt's next game against Boston College on 17 October. 'Absolutely, we have a lot of faith in him, and Corey Dailey will keep getting better as weeks go on,' Narduzzi said. 'Without a question — a ton of confidence in Holden.'

Geriner's performance was mixed. He threw two interceptions in the third quarter, one of which came on fourth-and-2 from UNC's 23-yard line in what appeared to be a miscommunication with receiver Tony Kinsler. However, he showed capability on Pitt's scoring drives, excelling on short routes early in the game and later placing a 40-yard pass to Malik Knight on the sideline that set up a touchdown two plays later.

Narduzzi stressed that poor performance was not Geriner's responsibility alone. 'We look at play-calling. We look at coaches. We look at players. It's all of us,' he said. Geriner became Pitt's starter after Mason Heintschel tore his ACL in early October.

How it is being reported

• Pat Narduzzi says Holden Geriner is still his QB, but history suggests that might changePittsburgh Post-Gazette · 11 Oct, 17:00
• Following loss to UNC, Pat Narduzzi says Holden Geriner will remain Pitt’s starting QBPat Narduzzi is sticking with Holden Geriner at quarterback.TribLIVE · 11 Oct, 14:18

In this story: Pat Narduzzi · Holden Geriner · Pitt · North Carolina · Boston College

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