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Pitt Takes Home Trio of ACC Player of the Week Awards

NathanBreisingerby: Nathan Breisinger10/13/25NateBreisinger
NCAA Football: Pittsburgh at Florida State
Oct 11, 2025; Tallahassee, Florida, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers running back Desmond Reid (0) is held back as he reacts to a big play in the first quarter against the Florida State Seminoles at Doak S. Campbell Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Melina Myers-Imagn Images

It was an all-around effort for the Pitt Panthers to go into Tallahassee and knock off the 25th-ranked Florida State Seminoles on Saturday and it has led to a trio of Panthers earning weekly ACC awards.

True freshman Mason Heintschel was named the ACC Quarterback of the Week, Desmond Reid as the Wide Receiver of the Week and linebacker Kyle Louis took home his position honor, the conference announced Monday afternoon.

Heintschel made his first-ever collegiate road start in a loud and challenging environment and led Pitt to a victory. He completed 21-of-29 passes for 321 yards and two touchdowns, while throwing two interceptions. He also paced Pitt on the ground with 64 yards.

Last week, Heintschel took home ACC Rookie of the Week honors, along with being named the Shaun Alexander National Freshman of the Week after throwing for 323 yards and four touchdowns in his first collegiate start.

After missing the prior two-and-a-half games with an ankle injury, Reid returned for Pitt in a big way with 200 all-purpose yards. The senior was a major factor in the passing game as he pulled in eight passes for 155 yards and two touchdowns. He also picked up critical 50-yard catch and run for the Panthers that led to his second touchdown grab of 16 yards.

Reid, who was initially a game-time decision, also ran for 45 yards on 12 attempts (3.8 yards per carry).

Louis was a key factor in Pitt’s defensive performance as he totaled 11 tackles (four solo), to go along with 1.5 tackles for loss.

Pitt held the nation’s No. 2 run offense to 170 total yards.


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