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It’s Halloween weekend in Palo Alto, but it may not even be the biggest event of the weekend. That’s because the Stanford Cardinal will take on the Pitt Panthers in an ACC battle that will dictate the entire season for both programs.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / October 29

Pitt QB Named Best in Nation

PITTSBURGH — Pitt Panthers true freshman Mason Heintschel was power ranked as the No. 1 quarterback in the country heading into Week 10 of the college football season by CBS Sports' David Cobb.

College Football News / LWOSports.com / October 7

A Bold Gamble Pays Off: Mason Heintschel Takes the Reins at Pitt

In a move few saw coming, head coach Pat Narduzzi benched veteran starter Eli Holstein and handed the keys to true freshman Mason Heintschel. Holstein, who had held the starting job the last two seasons, had shown flashes of promise but also bouts of inconsistency, especially over the last two losses.

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Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / October 7

Pitt HC Discusses Benching Eli Holstein

PITTSBURGH — Pat Narduzzi repeatedly told the media last week that Eli Holstein would be the starting quarterback for the Pitt Panthers against the Boston College Eagles.

College Football News / Field Level Media / October 4

Mason Heintschel shines as Pitt clobbers Boston College

Freshman Mason Heintschel tossed four touchdown passes in his first collegiate start to lead Pitt to a 48-7 victory over visiting Boston College in an Atlantic Coast Conference matchup Saturday.

College Football News / Boston College Eagles on SI / October 4

Boston College Football Records Fourth Consecutive Loss at Pitt

Boston College (1-4, 0-3 ACC) football’s struggles continued on Saturday afternoon as it fell to the Pitt Panthers (3-2, 1-1 ACC) 48-7 at Acrisure Stadium

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / October 4

Pitt Starting Freshman QB vs. Boston College

PITTSBURGH — The Pitt Panthers are expected to start true freshman quarterback Mason Heintschel against Boston College, ESPN's Pete Thamel reported. Heintschel appeared in just one game this season against Duquesne, and he completed three passes on four attempts for 36 yards.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / October 2

Which QB Gives Pitt the Best Chance to Win?

PITTSBURGH - What is Pitt going to do with Eli Holstein this week? Wait and see. Holstein was the unquestioned starter entering the season, and while there were some concerns with the way he struggled down the stretch last season (and a handful of injuries) and a lackluster offseason, the expectation for many was that he'd take a step.

College Football News / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / October 2

Final Score Predictions For All Week Six ACC Games

This weekend's slate is chock full of solid conference matchups with implications on the early-season ACC standings. It is an opportunity for some programs to get valuable wins under their belt early so they are not playing catch-up later in the season.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / October 1

Pitt’s Eli Holstein Ranked Amongst Worst P4 QBs

PITTSBURGH — Pitt Panthers quarterback Eli Holstein was ranked No. 50 out of 68 quarterbacks nationally and No. 10 out of 17 quarterbacks in the ACC on ESPN's Bill Connelly's rankings of the top Power Four quarterbacks.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 30

Pitt riding with QB Eli Holstein against Boston College

It appears that Eli Holstein will remain Pitt's starting quarterback Saturday when the Panthers host Boston College in an Atlantic Coast Conference matchup.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / September 28

Former Pitt DB Throws Shade at Eli Holstein

PITTSBURGH — It was a rough game for Eli Holstein and the Pitt Panthers against the Louisville Cardinals. The redshirt sophomore quarterback was 14-for-26 passing for 228 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions in the 34-27 loss.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / September 27

Pitt Not Making Starting QB Change

PITTSBURGH - Pitt was looking for a spark when head coach Pat Narduzzi pulled Eli Holstein, but unfortunately for the Panthers, there was nothing. There's a 24 hour rule in the program, win or lose, so the Panthers will have to flush a 34-27 loss against Louisville in the ACC opener.

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College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / September 27

Pitt Makes QB Change vs. Louisville

PITTSBURGH - The Pitt Panthers decided to make a change at quarterback late in the game vs. the Louisville Cardinals. Pitt pulled starting quarterback Eli Holstein following a costly interception midway through the first quarter of the Panthers' ACC opener.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / September 17

WVU Coach Reveals Game Plan Used Against Pitt

The 108th Backyard Brawl ended in a win for the West Virginia Mountaineers and a loss for the Pitt Panthers. The West Virginia fans and team came with a lot of energy to defend Morgantown.

College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / September 15

Pitt QB Takes Responsibility After WVU Loss

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Pitt Panthers quarterback Eli Holstein played his worst game of the season in the 31-24 loss to the West Virginia Mountaineers in the Backyard Brawl on Sept.

Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / September 13

Watch: Pitt's Eli Holstein Addresses Loss to WVU

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Pitt Panthers redshirt sophomore quarterback Eli Holstein didn't have the game he wanted in the 31-24 overtime loss to the West Virginia Mountaineers at Milan Puskar Stadium.

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / September 13

Three Rapid Takeaways from West Virginia's Backyard Brawl Win

The West Virginia Mountaineers (2-1) knocked off the Pitt Panthers (2-1) Saturday evening in overtime 31-24. The West Virginia defense got to Pitt quarterback Eli Holstein on the first play of the game, sacking the redshirt sophomore and forcing the fumble.