Pitt Football Showcases Offense in Spring Game

Head coach Pat Narduzzi breaks down the key performances and takeaways from the Panthers' annual spring scrimmage.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 8:06pm

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Pitt's offense came away with a 46-10 victory over the defense in the team's annual spring game at Acrisure Stadium. Head coach Pat Narduzzi spoke with the media following the scrimmage, highlighting the strong play of quarterback Holden Geriner, wide receiver Malik Knight, and the offensive line. Narduzzi also discussed the standout performances of linebacker Davin Georges and cornerback Rashan Murray on the defensive side of the ball.

Why it matters

Pitt's spring game provides an early look at the team's development and potential heading into the 2026 season. With several key contributors returning, the Panthers are looking to build on their success from last year and compete for another ACC Coastal division title.

The details

Narduzzi was pleased with the offense's ability to protect the ball, noting that they had zero turnovers during the scrimmage. He highlighted the strong play of quarterback Holden Geriner, who had one of his best outings of the spring. Wide receiver Malik Knight also impressed, showing his ability to make plays both deep downfield and in the short passing game. The offensive line, led by Kendall Stanley, who won the Ed Conway Award for most improved player, provided solid protection throughout the day.

  • The spring game took place on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Acrisure Stadium.

The players

Pat Narduzzi

The head coach of the Pitt Panthers football team.

Holden Geriner

Pitt's backup quarterback who had a strong performance in the spring game.

Malik Knight

A wide receiver for the Pitt Panthers who made several impressive catches during the scrimmage.

Kendall Stanley

An offensive lineman for the Pitt Panthers who won the Ed Conway Award for most improved player this spring.

Davin Georges

A linebacker for the Pitt Panthers who earned the Ed Conway Award on the defensive side of the ball.

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What they’re saying

“Good that you guys got to see a jersey scrimmage. You can see by the score, it's hard and you guys can kind of go back and monitor the rest of the scrimmage. It's hard to win the game if you don't turn the ball over.”

— Pat Narduzzi, Head Coach

“Holden had maybe one of the best days he's had out here. He was up and down throughout the spring. But again, another guy that is really smart, that with a summer, with a spring, I'm happy with where he ended up this spring.”

— Pat Narduzzi, Head Coach

“Malik's not just a deep ball guy, just having to catch those two deep balls. But no, they all can go deep, they all can go shallow. He can catch the ball off the middle, he can do it all.”

— Pat Narduzzi, Head Coach

What’s next

Pitt will continue to evaluate its quarterback competition and offensive line depth throughout the summer and into fall camp as they prepare for the 2026 season.

The takeaway

Pitt's spring game showcased the team's offensive firepower, with strong performances from key players like Holden Geriner and Malik Knight. The offensive line also impressed, providing solid protection. While there are still some questions to be answered, the Panthers appear to be in good shape heading into the fall.