The Pittsburgh Panthers are off to a 5-0 start behind the torrid play of sophomore quarterback Mason Heintschel. The Panthers have rolled to wins over Miami (OH), UCF, Syracuse, Bucknell, and Virginia Tech, but they’ll have to find a way to keep their hot streak going without their star QB. Virginia Tech, sources tell @CBSSports,” Matt Zenitz wrote on X.
In relief, senior Holden Geriner completed 8 of 12 passes for 78 yards and the eventual game-winning touchdown — a 29-yard pass to Cataurus Hicks early in the fourth quarter. "We're heartbroken for Mason, but he's a resilient young man," Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi said in a statement. "We know he'll attack his recovery with the same determination he brings to our building every day, and our entire program will be behind him every step of the way.
He threw for 453 yards and an ACC-record seven touchdown passes. He's tied for the NCAA lead in touchdown passes (14), and he ranks sixth in the country in passing yards (1,304). Geriner is expected to take over as Pitt’s QB1 for the rest of the season.
In five seasons with Pittsburgh, Auburn, and Texas State, Geriner has completed 28 of 47 passes for 335 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception.
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