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Pitt Panthers QB Crisis
Pitt Panthers face QB uncertainty after star player injury.
In brief
Pitt Panthers face QB uncertainty after star player injury. Pitt Panthers' QB crisis continues as they struggle to find a reliable quarterback after Mason Heintschel's ACL tear. Originally reported by Pittsburgh Panthers On SI.
Pitt Panthers QB Crisis
Pitt Panthers' star quarterback Mason Heintschel was ruled out for the rest of the season with an ACL tear.
Holden Geriner starts
Pitt started Texas State transfer Holden Geriner, a fifth-year, at quarterback against North Carolina, ending in a 21-17 loss.
Geriner's performance
Geriner went 27-of-44 on pass attempts and threw two interceptions against North Carolina.
Corey Dailey starts
Corey Dailey, a four-star recruit from Seguin, Texas, made his first college start against Boston College.
Dailey's performance
Dailey went 11-of-25 on pass attempts, throwing for 193 yards and two interceptions in the game.
Pitt loses to Boston College
Pitt lost to Boston College 27-21 to be 5-2 overall and 2-2 in ACC play.
QB options
The coaching staff will choose either to stick with the fifth-year player or the true freshman.
2024 season context
Pitt's 2024 season saw them go 7-0 before an injury to quarterback Eli Holstein derailed it and they ended the season 7-6.
Remaining opponents
Three of Pitt's remaining five opponents, Georgia Tech, Florida State and Cal, lost on Oct. 17, with Louisville and undefeated Miami being tough road games.
The main idea
Pitt Panthers' QB crisis continues as they struggle to find a reliable quarterback after Mason Heintschel's ACL tear.
