# Pitt Panthers QB Crisis

> Pitt Panthers face QB uncertainty after star player injury.
- Title: Pitt Panthers QB Crisis · Pittsburgh Panthers On SI | Shortify
- Summary: Pitt Panthers face QB uncertainty after star player injury. Pitt Panthers' QB crisis continues as they struggle to find a reliable quarterback after Mason…
- Keywords: pittsburgh panthers, mason heintschel, holden geriner, corey dailey, acc, quarterback, acl tear, college football, boston college, north carolina, sports, Pitt
- Source: Pittsburgh Panthers On SI — https://si.com/college/pittsburgh/football/pitt-panthers-midseason-quarterback-crisis
- Published: 2026-10-19T12:42:25+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: pittsburgh panthers, mason heintschel, holden geriner, corey dailey, acc, quarterback, acl tear, college football, boston college, north carolina, sports
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Pitt Panthers' QB crisis continues as they struggle to find a reliable quarterback after Mason Heintschel's ACL tear.