Mason Heintschel News, Rumors, Updates - Pittsburgh Panthers

Larry Fitzgerald sends a clear message on Pitt QB Mason Heintschel (and an unclear message on Vikings QB Kyler Murray) | Sporting News Larry Fitzgerald commented on two different quarterbacks he knows well from his Arizona Cardinals career and through his strong ties to his...

2 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Returning to Pitt in 2026 Heintschel officially announced his intentions to return to Pittsburgh in 2026, per his personal X account.

Impact Heintschel took over for Eli Holstein in Week 6 and instantly secured the Panthers' QB1 gig. The true freshman was one of the more exciting gunslingers in the sport this year, and he finished the season with 2,354 yards, 16 touchdowns and eight interceptions on 63.6 percent completion, also picking up 88 yards and two scores on the ground. Though his production fell off a bit towards the end of the season, Heintchel still made it clear that he's the future of this Pitt offense, and he's now officially elected to return to the 412 next fall, where he'll be the starter from the jump.

JANUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy in bowl loss Heintschel was 25-for-40 passing for 256 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 23-17 defeat against East Carolina. He also had 11 rushes for negative nine yar...

Impact Heitschel was once again rough around the edges as Pittsburgh closed out its season with another loss in a bowl game. The freshman quarterback was a revelation for the Panthers this season when he took over for Eli Holstein in Week 6, and finished the year with 2,354 yards, 18 total touchdowns and eight interceptions on 63.6 percent completion. Still, he closed the year out with two iffy performances and still has some growing to do as he develops as a collegiate passer. Nonetheless, Heintschel has established himself as one of the better young quarterbacks in the nation and should have Pitt positioned to compete in the ACC once again in 2026.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

East Carolina takes advantage of 5 Pittsburgh turnovers, wins 23-17 in the Military Bowl

Chaston Ditta threw two second-half touchdown passes, and East Carolina overcame an inadvertent whistle that negated a long touchdown in a 23-17 victory over Pittsburgh in the Mili...

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

East Carolina is back in the Military Bowl for a 2nd straight year, this time against Pitt

It’s not always easy to sell your fans on a trip to the same bowl two seasons in a row

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Struggles against Miami Heintschel completed 22 of 32 passes for 199 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 38-7 defeat versus Miami (FL). He also had seven rushes for -24 yards.

Impact The freshman quarterback has slowed up following a red-hot start to his college career. In his last three games, Heintschel is averaging 183.7 passing yards with a 3:2 TD:INT. He's also gone negative in rushing yards in back-to-back games after being a positive in the category across his first six starts. Still, he has led the Panthers to bowl eligibility, and he'll look to rebound in the postseason.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 13 Miami races past No. 24 Pitt 38-7 to state its case for a CFP berth

Carson Beck passed for 267 yards and three touchdowns as No. 13 Miami beat No. 24 Pittsburgh 38-7

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Mason Heintschel injury update: Pittsburgh Panthers QB leaves game before halftime vs. Miami | Sporting News This didn't look ideal for Pitt.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Returns to action Saturday Heintschel (undisclosed) was observed back in the game in Saturday's meeting with Miami, Abby Schnable of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Heintschel left the game during the first half of the encounter after taking a hard hit but was observed back after halftime. Eli Holstein returns to backup duty.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Heintschel (undisclosed) is headed to the locker room after exiting Saturday's game versus Miami, per Stephen Thompson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Impact Heintschel exited the game in the first half, leaving his status for the for the rest of the matchup up in the air. Eli Holstein will takeover at quarterback if Heintschel is unable to return.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

The era of supersized conferences can lead to supersized chaos. Just ask the wide-open ACC

Three months after it kicked off, college football's regular season is heading to a frantic finish with little decided

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Leads upset win Heintschel was 20-for-27 passing for 226 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 42-28 win versus Georgia Tech. He also had 10 rushes for -29 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Heintschel rebounded from a letdown performance last week against Notre Dame. He completed 74.1 percent of his passes - his best mark as a starter - and scored three touchdowns without turning the ball over. Since taking over for Eli Holstein in Week 6, Heintschel has directed Pitt to a 6-1 record, and he's averaging 266.1 passing yards per game during that stretch.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pitt holds off No. 15 Georgia Tech 42-28 to stay alive in ACC race

Ja’Kyrian Turner ran for 201 yards and a touchdown, Braylan Lovelace had a 100-yard interception return and Pittsburgh held off No. 15 Georgia Tech 42-28 on Saturday night to keep...

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Quieted by Notre Dame Heintschel completed 16 of 33 passes for 126 yards and one interception during Saturday's 37-15 loss versus Notre Dame. He also had nine rushes for seven yards.

Impact Heintschel had his worst game since being named Pitt's starting quarterback, completing fewer than 50 percent of his passes, setting a low in passing yards and failing to log a touchdown. The true freshman had eclipsed 300 passing yards in four of his previous five games. He'll look to bounce back against Georgia Tech in Week 13.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Paul Zeise: Pitt, Mason Heintschel weren't ready to step up in class The good news for Pitt is that Georgia Tech doesn’t have anything that resembles the offensive and defensive lines of Notre Dame. That’s a.....

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Jeremiyah Love, No. 9 Notre Dame Overwhelm No. 23 Pitt on The Road, 37-15

Jeremiyah Love ran for 147 yards and a touchdown, and No. 9 Notre Dame breezed past No. 23 Pittsburgh on Saturday, 37-15.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Jeremiyah Love, No. 9 Notre Dame Overwhelm No. 23 Pitt on The Road, 37-15

Jeremiyah Love and No. 9 Notre Dame overwhelm No. 23 Pittsburgh in 37-15 victory

No. 9 Notre Dame extended its winning streak to eight with a decisive 37-15 win over No. 23 Pittsburgh

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Notre Dame vs. Pitt FREE LIVE STREAM (11/15/25): Watch college football, Week 12 online | Time, TV channel The No. 9 Notre Dame Fighting Irish, led by quarterback CJ Carr, face the No. 22 Pittsburgh Panthers, led by quarterback Mason Heintschel, o...

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • NJ.COM

College Football Week 12 Picks, Preview: What To Expect In UM-Northwestern, More

Joel Klatt previews Week 12 of the college football season and makes picks for Texas-Georgia, Oklahoma-Alabama and more.

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

College Football Week 12 Picks, Preview: What To Expect In UM-Northwestern, More

How a childhood tragedy and fierce loyalty has shaped Pitt QB Mason Heintschel OREGON, Ohio - Moments after a record-setting performance against NC State, Pitt quarterback Mason H...

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Who is Mason Heintschel? Meet Pitt's freshman QB leading darkhorse ACC contender | Sporting News Heintschel, a native of Ohio, has the Panthers poised to make a push for the ACC Championship Game and possibly the College Football Playoff...

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Surging No. 9 Notre Dame will try to strengthen its CFP spot against resilient No. 23 Pittsburgh

Two teams that have picked themselves up off the mat following rocky Septembers meet when No. 9 Notre Dame (7-2) travels to No. 23 Pittsburgh (7-2)

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 20 Virginia's trip to Duke tops ACC's weekly slate as critical pairing of 1-loss league teams

No. 20 Virginia visits Duke on Saturday in a key matchup that headlines the Atlantic Coast Conference's weekly slate

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

No. 9 Notre Dame faces a new challenge as pass defense navigates quick turnaround at No. 23 Pitt

No. 9 Notre Dame spent last week figuring out how to slow down Navy’s run-heavy offense

NOVEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

College football picks: Trend of going for it on 4th down continues to rise and so does success rate

The trend of college football teams going for it on fourth down instead of punting or attempting field goals is continuing to rise, and so is the success rate