Pitt Introduces New Quarterback Trio for 2026 Season

Freshmen Corey Dailey and Angelo Renda, along with transfer Holden Geriner, discuss early transition to the program.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Pitt football held a press conference on Wednesday to introduce its three new quarterbacks for the 2026 season - freshmen Corey Dailey and Angelo Renda, as well as transfer Holden Geriner. The players spoke about their early experiences since enrolling at Pitt in January and the process of transitioning to the program.

Why it matters

Quarterback is a critical position for any college football team, and Pitt is looking to reload after the departure of its previous starting QB. The new trio will compete for the starting job and aim to lead the Panthers to success in the upcoming season.

The details

Corey Dailey is a 6-foot-6, 195-pound freshman from Seguin, Texas, while Angelo Renda is a 6-foot, 180-pound freshman from Southlake Carroll High School, also in Texas. Holden Geriner joins Pitt as a transfer from Texas State, where he spent the 2025 season. Prior to that, Geriner was at Auburn for three seasons.

  • The Pitt football team introduced its three new quarterbacks for the 2026 season on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

The players

Corey Dailey

A 6-foot-6, 195-pound freshman quarterback from Seguin, Texas.

Angelo Renda

A 6-foot, 180-pound freshman quarterback from Southlake Carroll High School in Texas.

Holden Geriner

A transfer quarterback who spent the 2025 season at Texas State and the previous three seasons at Auburn.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

The introduction of these three new quarterbacks at Pitt represents an important transition for the program as it looks to build on its recent success and compete for championships in the coming years.