Overview
- Coach Pat Narduzzi made Heintschel a surprise starter after benching Holstein late in the Louisville loss for two interceptions.
- Heintschel completed 30 of 41 passes for 323 yards and four touchdowns as Pitt built a 31-0 halftime lead and rolled up 503 total yards.
- The win snapped a seven-game skid against Power Four opponents, with six different Panthers scoring and Kenny Johnson posting 9 catches for 115 yards and a touchdown.
- Narduzzi acknowledged telling media Holstein was still the starter earlier in the week, saying he wanted to avoid distractions, while Holstein saw late action with the result decided.
- All-American Desmond Reid missed a second straight game with a lower-body injury, and multiple outlets report Heintschel is expected to start next at No. 18 Florida State.