The Pitt Panthers are 5-0 to start the 2026 season, but the bad news is their star quarterback, Mason Heintschel, is out for the season with a torn ACL, suffered in the Oct. 2, 2026, game against Virginia Tech. Pitt hosts the Bill Belichick-led North Carolina Tar Heels on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026.
PITT IS 5-0, BUT HAS TO PLAY THE REST OF THE SEASON WITHOUT ITS STAR QUARTERBACK. (PHOTO AT TOP BY ROB LIGGETT)
(PHOTO BY JAMES PRUDE)