Heintschel Passes for 6 Touchdowns as Pitt Improves to 4-0 with 59-0 Win over Bucknell
Heintschel completed 29 of 37 passes and Pitt scored on its first five drives, while Bucknell was held under 100 total yards until the fourth quarter.
- On Saturday, Pittsburgh remained perfect by rolling past Bucknell 59-0 at Acrisure Stadium, led by sophomore quarterback Mason Heintschel's 403 yards and six touchdowns.
- After rushing for 245 yards in its ACC opener against Syracuse, Pitt shifted strategy to feature Heintschel's passing against the FCS-level Bison, reaching the end zone on each of its first five drives.
- Setting new school records, Pitt gained 766 total yards and 574 passing yards, with Censere Lee catching three of the touchdowns thrown by Heintschel to nine different receivers.
- While Pitt's defense posted its first shutout of the season, backup quarterbacks Holden Geriner and Corey Dailey also contributed touchdowns, holding the Bison under 100 total yards until the fourth quarter.
- Pitt travels to Virginia Tech on Friday night to face the Hokies, where coach Pat Narduzzi renews his friendly rivalry with James Franklin, now in his first season coaching the Hokies.
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thesportsleader.comPitt 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 si...
Three Stars | Top contributors from Pitt’s blowout win over Bucknell
The Pittsburgh Panthers broke records as they extended their winning streak to four after beating Bucknell in a 59-point shutout. With the dominant win over Bucknell, Pitt moves to 4-0 on the season, and head coach Pat Narduzzi records his 81st win in his 12th season as coach. The Pitt Panthers recorded 766 total yards of offense and 574 passing yards, both of which are school records. While Buckell is not the strongest opponent Pitt will play…
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