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Heintschel throws 7 touchdown passes, ties school record in lopsided 59-14 Pitt win

Sophomore Mason Heintschel threw seven touchdown passes, tying the school record to lead Pittsburgh to a 59-14 win against Miami (Ohio) on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Listed as co-starter on depth chart Knight is listed as a starting wide receiver ahead of Saturday's contest against Miami (OH), Abby Schnable of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Knight is listed as a co-starter along with Tony Kinsler ahead of the team's home matchup Saturday. The West Carolina transfer reportedly had a strong summer camp and will now be given a chance to earn himself more opportunities. The 6-foot-1 wide receiver totaled 47 receptions for 774 yards and seven touchdowns across 12 games last season.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Shines in spring scrimmage Knight is impressing the coaching staff during spring practice, Chris Peak of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Knight caught two passes for 150 yards and two touchdowns during the Panthers' spring scrimmage, displaying his big-play ability and impressing the coaches in the process. Knight is coming off of four years with Western Carolina where he most recently caught 47 passes for 774 yards and seven touchdowns during the 2025 season.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Heading to Pittsburgh Knight has committed to play for Pitt for the 2026 season, per Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com.

Impact Knight will join the Panthers following four years with Western Carolina. The 6-foot-2 receiver caught 47 passes for 774 yards and seven touchdowns for the Catamounts in 2025. He will retain a single year of eligibility with Pitt.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Dickens' breaks Southern Conference single-season passing TD record in Western Carolina's 48-6 win

Taron Dickens threw three touchdown passes in breaking the Southern Conference single-season passing TD record and leading Western Carolina to a 48-6 win over VMI in a regular-seas...

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Atkinson leads Mercer in 49-47 win over Western Carolina, which gets 7 TD passes from Dickens

Braden Atkinson threw three touchdown passes, CJ Miller ran for three scores, and Mercer defeated Western Carolina 49-47 in a shootout to win the Southern Conference title

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Dickens throws 4 TD passes and Western Carolina hangs on to beat Chattanooga 35-28

Taron Dickens threw four touchdown passes and Western Carolina beat Chattanooga 35-28 on Saturday night for the Catamounts’ sixth straight win

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Taron Dickens throws 5 touchdown passes to lead Western Carolina past The Citadel 45-38

Taron Dickens threw for 369 yards with five touchdowns and Western Carolina defeated The Citadel 45-38

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press