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Heintschel Throws 7 Touchdown Passes, Ties School Record in Lopsided Pitt Win, 59-14
Heintschel completed 31 of 41 passes for 453 yards and spread seven touchdowns to seven receivers as Pitt opened with a rout.
- Sophomore Mason Heintschel tied the school record with seven touchdown passes in Pittsburgh's 59-14 win against Miami on Saturday, matching the mark set by Pete Gonzalez on Oct. 25, 1997.
- Heintschel completed 31 of 41 passes for 453 yards, distributing his seven touchdowns to seven different receivers during his first season-opening start. His efficiency and precision set the tone for the dominant performance.
- The Panthers converted all four third downs during their first three possessions en route to an early 21-0 lead, while kicker Antonio Chadha tied a school record with a 58-yard field goal. Pittsburgh's offensive dominance was evident from the opening drive.
- Transfers Malik Knight and Censere Lee combined for 10 passes, 139 yards and two scores, stepping up after Pittsburgh lost Kenny Johnson and Poppi Williams. The receiving corps proved capable of filling the void.
- The Panthers host UCF on Saturday at Acrisure Stadium as they pursue a College Football Playoff berth after narrowly missing out last season. Heintschel's record-tying performance signals a strong start to their campaign.
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Mason Heintschel achieved career-high totals in passing yards (453) and touchdown passes (seven) in host Pittsburgh's 59-14 victory Saturday over Miami (Ohio) in the season opener for both teams.The seven touchdown passes -- all to different receivers ...
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Heintschel throws 7 touchdown passes, ties school record in lopsided Pitt win, 59-14
Sophomore Mason Heintschel threw seven touchdown passes, tying the school record to lead Pittsburgh to a 59-14 win against Miami (Ohio) on Saturday.
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