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Swagger, Mature, Competitor: Respect Grew for Mason Heintschel from Pitt Teammates, Coaches Long Before First Start

NathanBreisingerby: Nathan Breisinger10/15/25NateBreisinger
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Pitt freshman quarterback Mason Heintschel stands in the pocket against Boston College. Oct. 4, 2025 - Ed Thompson / PSN

True freshman quarterback Mason Heintschel has quickly climbed the ladder at Pitt. From being a lightly-recruited prospect with Pitt as his only Power Four offer to entering the 2025 season as the third-string quarterback, Heintschel has seen his collegiate career rapidly advance in just a few months.