Mason Heintschel News, Rumors, Updates - Pittsburgh Panthers

Mason Heintschel tops 400 yards, Pitt cruises past NC State Mason Heintschel went 28 of 48 passing for 423 yards and three touchdowns to lead Pittsburgh to a 53-34 home win over N.C.State on Saturday...

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Pitt's Mason Heintschel throws for 423 yards and 3 TDs as the Panthers roll by N.C. State 53-34

Mason Heintschel sets a Pitt freshman record by passing for 423 yards as the Panthers raced by North Carolina State 53-34

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Slows down against Syracuse Heintschel completed 13 of 24 passes for 143 yards and one interception during Saturday's 30-13 victory over Syracuse. He also had 12 rushes for 23 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Heintschel's college career got off to a blazing start, as the true freshman threw for over 300 yards and multiple touchdowns in each of his first two starts. He failed to do either in Week 8, completing just 54.2 percent of his passes with no passing scores. He did deliver his first rushing touchdown though. Through three starts, Heintschel has 787 passing yards and a 6:3 TD:INT while adding 115 rushing yards and a score.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pitt dominates Syracuse 30-13 for third straight win

Quarterback Mason Heintschel runs for a touchdown as Pittsburgh beats Syracuse 30-13 on Saturday night

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Tight ends getting involved in multiple ways for Pitt offense Pitt’s upset of Florida State produced plenty of highlights and explosive plays, but one individual call by offensive coordinator Kade Bell,...

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Stephen Thompson: 3 things we've learned about QB Mason Heintschel through 2 starts The most important figure to emerge from Mason Heintschel’s first two career starts is the 2-0 record Pitt has posted with him at the helm....

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

No. 12 Georgia Tech heads to Duke for battle of unbeaten teams in ACC play

This weekend in the Atlantic Coast Conference, Georgia Tech faces Duke in a key matchup on Saturday

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Pitt was staggering after back-to-back losses. Then Mason Heintschel arrived

Pat Narduzzi keeps testing Pittsburgh freshman quarterback Mason Heintschel, and he keeps passing each one

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Former five-star CBs Dijon Lee Jr., DJ Pickett highlight college football's top true freshmen of Week 7 Beyond Pitt quarterback Mason Heintschel, the 247Sports True Freshman of the Week, here's a look at what was a big Week 7 for true freshmen...

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Mason Heintschel, Pitt carry momentum into matchup with Syracuse With their seasons trending in opposite directions, Pitt and Syracuse are set to renew what has been a lopsided rivalry in recent years.The...

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Leads upset win Heintschel was 21-for-29 passing for 321 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions during Saturday's 34-31 victory against Florida State. He also had 16 rushes for 64 yards.

Impact passes and topped the 300-passing yard milestone in both contests. The freshman signal caller also showcased his rushing upside. His output didn't come without mistakes though, as he threw a pair of interceptions and fumbled twice - both recovered by Pitt.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pitt's Mason Heintschel is stunning college football fans with Mahomes-like throws | Sporting News This is how things have worked for Heintschel for a while.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

The kids are alright: Freshmen Mason Heintschel, Ja'Kyrian Turner help Pitt past No. 25 Florida State All week, the question was whether Desmond Reid would play. The All-American tailback’s return was supposed to be the veteran spark Pitt nee...

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Who is Mason Heintschel? Meet Pitt's freshman QB that took down Florida State | Sporting News He's a true freshman out of Ohio.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Mason Heintschel throws for 321 yards, two TDs to Desmond Reid in Pitt's upset of No. 25 Florida St.

Mason Heintschel threw for 310 yards and connected with Desmond Reid on a pair of touchdown passes as Pittsburgh defeated No. 25 Florida State 34-31

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

NC State visits No. 16 Notre Dame, No. 25 Florida State hosts Pittsburgh to top ACC's weekly slate

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Officially QB1 vs. FSU Heinstchel is listed as the starter for Pittsburgh on its official depth chart ahead of Week 7 against Florida State, per Stephen Thompson of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Impact Heinstchel got the start for Pitt in Week 6 over Eli Holstein, who was benched in a loss against Louisville. The true freshman played well in a blowout over Boston College, tossing for 323 yards and four touchdowns while completing 73.2 percent of his passes, and that performance has earned him the official top spot on the Panthers' depth chart.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pat Narduzzi turned to Mason Heintschel with Pitt's season on the line. The freshman QB delivered

Pittsburgh football coach Pat Narduzzi's bold move to start freshman quarterback Mason Heintschel paid off beautifully

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Analysis: Pitt gets momentary relief from Mason Heintschel, but now the hard work begins The worst-kept secret in Pittsburgh football this week was the impending starting debut of true freshman quarterback Mason Heintschel. Pitt...

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Deadspin | Mason Heintschel shines as Pitt clobbers Boston College Deadspin | Mason Heintschel shines as Pitt clobbers Boston College

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

True freshman Mason Heintschel leads Pitt to 48-7 rout of Boston College

Mason Heintschel led Pittsburgh to a 48-7 victory against Boston College on Saturday

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Pittsburgh QB Mason Heintschel will get first start vs. Boston College | Sporting News The 18-year-old takes over for Panthers offense.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Set to start against Boston College Heintschel is expected to start Saturday in place of Eli Holstein against Boston College, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact It's a surprising move especially since Heintschel is a true freshman who has four career passing attempts. Holstein was benched in Pittsburgh's Week 5 loss to Louisville after throwing for 228 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions while completing 53.8 percent of his passes.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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