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Pittsburgh Panthers News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / October 4
Pitt's Quarterback Options After Mason Heintschel Injury
The Pitt Panthers got heartbreaking news as it was revealed that quarterback Mason Heintschel will miss the remainder of the season with an ACL tear. Heintschel left the game against Virginia Tech in the third quarter after a hard hit to the leg and was later seen on the sideline on crutches.
ACC Power Rankings Week Six: How did Saturday's Games Change the Conference Picture?
The ACC picture is one big mess right now once you get past the top. Miami continues to mow down everyone else in the conference, but good luck figuring out who the next best team is.
College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 3
Pitt football news: Pat Narduzzi releases statement after Mason Heintschel suffers torn ACL vs. Virginia Tech
Pitt football improved to 5-0 following its thrilling win over Virginia Tech. However, the victory also came with devastating news, as quarterback Mason Heintschel’s breakout season has come to a heartbreaking end.
The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz
How many of the FBS college football teams with an animal nickname can you name?
25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season
College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.
College Football News / Field Level Media / October 3
Reports: Pitt QB Mason Heintschel (knee) done for season
Pitt quarterback Mason Heintschel will reportedly miss the rest of the season with a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, multiple outlets reported Saturday.
College Football News / Yardbarker / October 3
Pitt's ACC, playoff hopes take major hit with Mason Heintschel injury news
According to multiple reports on Saturday, Heintschel suffered a torn ACL early in the third quarter and will miss the remainder of the 2026 season.
College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / October 3
Pitt vs. Virginia Tech Takeaways: Apologies to Blue Hicks
The Pitt Panthers escaped Blacksburg with a 35-33 victory after Virginia Tech's kicker missed a 36-yard field goal as time ran out in the game. This is Pitt's fifth win of the season, their first road win of the season and their first game decided by less than a possession.
College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 3
Pittsburgh’s Mason Heintschel getting MRI after leaving win vs. Virginia Tech with injury
The Pittsburgh football team is undefeated on the season in 2026. The Panthers though are getting some tough news about starting quarterback Mason Heintschel.
Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season
Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.
College Football News / Field Level Media / October 2
Pitt loses QB Mason Heintschel, survives Virginia Tech to stay perfect
Pittsburgh weathered the loss of quarterback Mason Heintschel and a furious Virginia Tech rally to escape Friday's Atlantic Coast Conference game in Blacksburg, Virginia, with a 35-33 win.
College Football News / Yardbarker / October 3
Pitt earn massive ACC win over Virginia Tech, but it comes with a huge cost
Pitt football coach Pat Narduzzi had a message for the AP top-25 voters following his team's 35-33 win over Virginia Tech on Friday night: put his team in the rankings.
College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 2
Pitt QB Mason Heintschel exits Virginia Tech clash with leg injury
Pittsburgh football quarterback Mason Heintschel busted out an epic seven-touchdown outing nearly a month ago. He and coach Pat Narduzzi took on a James Franklin-led Virginia Tech team Friday. But the dual-threat needed to leave early amid a leg injury.
College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / October 2
Enter Mason: History Says Pitt's QB Isn't Afraid of Away Games
After a phenomenal 2025-2025 season, expectations were high for Pitt quarterback Mason Heintschel. Those expectations rose over the offseason when Coach Narduzzi alleged that Miami tried to poach Heintschel.
Virginia Tech Hokies News / A to Z Sports / October 1
Pitt vs. Virginia Tech could be the best CFB game of the weekend and James Franklin needs this one to mean something on Friday night
The Pittsburgh Panthers travel to Blacksburg to face a Virginia Tech program desperate for a defining moment under James Franklin — and Pitt quarterback Mason Heintschel’s turnover history could end up being the difference.
College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / October 1
Virginia Tech vs. Pitt: Previews, Storylines and More
BLACKSBURG, Va. — Virginia Tech football looks for its first 5-0 start since the 2005 season when it hosts Pitt tomorrow. Ahead of the Friday tussle, here's how you can tune in for tomorrow's tilt in Blacksburg: Date: Friday, Oct.
College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / September 28
Virginia Tech Opens As Favorites For Week 5 Friday Fray With Pitt
Virginia Tech football will open its Friday night contest with Pitt as a favorite for the fifth straight week this season. According to FanDuel Sportsbook, Virginia Tech (4-0, 1-0 ACC) is a 5.5-point favorite over the Panthers (4-0, 1-0 ACC), and the total is set at 52.5 points.
College Football News / Field Level Media / September 26
Pitt makes quick work of overmatched Bucknell in 59-point blowout
Mason Heintschel threw for 403 yards and six touchdowns to lead Pitt to a 59-0 victory over FCS opponent Bucknell in Pittsburgh on Saturday. Heintschel completed 29 of 37 passes to nine different receivers and led the Panthers (4-0) to a touchdown on six of their seven drives before being relieved midway through the third quarter.
College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / September 26
Pitt Dominates Bucknell to Keep Undefeated Season Alive
The Pitt Panthers move to 4-0 after defeating the Bucknell Bison 59-0. This is Pitt's first 4-0 start since the 2024 season and their first shutout since their 2020 victory over Austin Peay.
College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / September 18
Pitt vs. Syracuse Takeaways: Mason Heintschel Beginning to Struggle
The Pitt Panthers defeated the Syracuse Orange 27-13 to win their first ACC game of the season and move to 3-0. Pitt hasn't lost to Syracuse at home since 2001.
College Football News / Pittsburgh Panthers on SI / September 17
Pitt's Keys to Victory Against Syracuse
The Pitt Panthers are aiming for a 3-0 start and their first ACC win of the season with a matchup against the Syracuse Orange on Sept 17. Pitt's first win of the season was a dominate offensive performance led by sophomore quarterback Mason Heintschel.
College Football News / Field Level Media / September 9
UCF brings extended road skid into clash with Pitt, Mason Heintschel
There are great starts to a season, and then there's what Pittsburgh quarterback Mason Heintschel enjoyed last week. Heintschel threw for 453 yards, and his seven touchdown passes tied the Pitt record and set an ACC single-game mark, leading the Panthers to a 59-14 rout of Miami hio) in their season opener.
College Football News / Yardbarker / September 8
Week 1 2026 Heisman candidates: Miami, Ohio State receivers make early case, ACC record-setter crashes the party
Week 1 of the 2026 season is in the books. Every FBS team has played at least one game, making it time to share our first in-season Heisman update.
College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / September 5
Pitt QB had a historically absurd start to the season
Mason Heintschel could not have had a much better start to the 2026 college football season. The sophomore Pitt quarterback led the Panthers to a one-sided win over the Miami (Ohio) Red Hawks at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pa., and he did so in historic fashion.
College Football News / EasySportz / September 5
Mason Heintschel Throws For 7 Touchdowns as Pitt Dominates Miami Ohio
Pitt couldn’t have asked for a better start to the 2026 season, and sophomore quarterback Mason Heintschel was at the center of it. The Panthers crushed Miami (Ohio) 59-14 Saturday at Acrisure Stadium, with Heintschel putting together a record-setting performance that immediately put him on the college football radar.
College Football News / Yardbarker / September 5
Mason Heintschel's record-setting day shows why Pitt can compete in ACC
There is some excitement around the Pitt football program this season, and one of the biggest reasons for it is the return of true sophomore quarterback Mason Heintschel.
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